Wrap N Snap – Column Wraps

Troy, Alabama – HB&G Building Products, Inc. announced that it has obtained the exclusive rights to manufacture and market Wrap N’ Snap™, a patented porch post wrapping system made of PVC that quickly and easily creates long-lasting, maintenance-free columns around square porch posts.

Since 1880 HB&G has lead the architectural column industry, and continues to innovate with technologically advanced products like the PermaWrap® column wrap system, PermaLite™ porch columns, and PermaCast® fiberglass columns, as well porch posts, PVC railings, balustrade systems, pergolas and other custom interior & exterior millwork products.

“We are excited about Wrap N’ Snap™ because of the outstanding innovative design” said Lance Servais, President and CEO of HB&G. “This can transform a treated 4’ by 4’ post into a finished column in minutes, and the Wrap N Snap™ lock design makes it easy for just one person to install. Wrap N’ Snap™ is a perfect complement to our lineup of beautiful, high quality products, engineered to eliminate future problems from peeling, cracking and rotting.”

According to Tim Bobo, Director of Marketing for HB&G, Wrap N’ Snap™ is a simple solution that requires no external fasteners. Just apply PVC adhesive to each groove along the inside of the column wrap, place the wrap around a treated post and snap the ends together. The adhesive sets up within 24 hours. Then just remove the temporary tape from the outside corners and the project is complete.”

Wrap N’ Snap™ is excellent for front porches with existing pressure-treated posts, beach houses with wood pilings, second story back porches and decks, or basements with lally columns. Each trim kit has pre-mitered corners to receive dovetail splines for quick and easy assembly.  Wrap N’ Snap™ is available in 4”x4”, 6”x6”, 8”x8” and 10”x10” widths in both 8 1/2′ and 10′ heights. There are several classic post and cap styles available. When combined with a post cap, a Wrap N’ Snap™ column can also be shortened and used as a newel post.

For more information contact:

Tim Bobo
HB&G Building Products, Inc.
P.O. Box 589
Troy, Alabama, 36081

Phone: 1.800.264.4HBG (4424)

Troy, Alabama – HB&G Building Products, the leading manufacturer of fiberglass columns & other composite millwork products, has named Brian Murray as their new Vice President of Operations. In addition to PermaCast^® Columns, HB&G manufacturers an extensive line of fiberglass, PVC and wood columns, column wraps, porch posts, balustrade systems, railings, pergolas and aluminum columns.

According to Lance Servais, President  & CEO of HB&G, they have a lot riding on the person in charge of operations. “Since 1880 HB&G has had reputation for outstanding quality, especially with our PermaCast^® line, and many of our products come with a lifetime guarantee, so we have to hire the best when it comes to operations. This job requires exceptional talents in both management and engineering, and we think Brian is just perfect for the job.”

Murray says it’s all about the process. “It’s not quite as ‘top secret’ as the CocaCola^® formula, but it’s a very guarded manufacturing process that HB&G has refined to perfection over the years.  What I can say about it is that there is a good reason why HB&G’s fiberglass columns are superior. Our proprietary process results in fiberglass columns that are stronger and lighter with a smoother finish.”

With an extensive background in manufacturing and operations, and a Masters Degree in Engineering Management from the University of Missouri, as well as a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma, Murray seems well equipped to continue the HB&G tradition of excellence.

Along with his wife Kate and their children, Murray is in the process of relocating to the Troy Alabama area from Monroe Louisiana, where he held a high-level management position with Graphic Packaging International, a global leader in paperboard consumer and beverage packaging products. Murray says, “It’s easy to see why HB&G consistently leads their industry, and I’m looking forward to doing my part. It’s genuinely exciting to be part of such an outstanding team.”

PVC Column Wraps

If you’re looking for a quick and easy face lift for your front porch, overhang, carport or walkway that will add beauty and saleability to your home, you might want to consider replacing those tired old wooden posts or drab metal poles with eye-catching PVC column wraps. That’s because these easy-to-install column wraps were designed to deliver the appearance of elegant high-end porch columns without the hassle and high-end cost.  According to Tim Bobo of HB&G Building Products, column wraps can change the entire ambiance of your home or business, adding a unique decorative touch. They install quickly around your existing porch posts or metal poles.

With cellular PVC column wraps, you get a major improvement without a major expense in a matter of minutes, and at a surprisingly affordable price. They come in a wide range of classical or contemporary designs and nearly a dozen different styles to compliment any home or business: square or craftsman, plain or fluted, raised panel, recessed panel, with tapered or straight shafts, and a variety of decorative caps and bases.  These options make it easy to find just the right amount of detail for your specific project.

Column wraps fabricated from durable cellular PVC won’t rot, split, chip, or warp. Virtually maintenance free, they will never rust or absorb water and are insect resistant, and usually come with a 25 year warranty. They can be applied to old wooden or unsightly posts by simply wrapping them around the existing support posts and adhering them together.  Column wrap kits usually include column covers, traditional caps and bases, adhesive caulk, installation cleats and instruction sheets.  The external cleats help make installation a breeze. You can add most column wraps start to finish in less than 30 minutes.

PVC column wraps come pre-finished in white but they can easily be painted in accent colors in just a few simple steps.  Painting your column wraps after installation also reduces reduce dust and dirt accumulation. To prepare your surface be sure to sure to putty and caulk any holes or seams using acrylic putty or caulk.  Then lightly sand or scuff the surface of the column.  Clean the column to remove any dirt or residue with a light detergent and water, denatured alcohol, or window cleaner.

After it’s allowed to thoroughly dry you can apply one coat of 100% acrylic exterior primer and one or more finish coasts of 100% acrylic exterior paint with a light reflective value (LRV) of 55 or higher. Dark colors are not recommended and often void the warranty. Since cellular PVC wraps absorb no moisture your paint will last a lot longer than it would on wood.  Wrapped columns can always be texturized or decorated with stencils, artwork or other fixtures as the artist sees fit.

With PermaWrap PVC Column Wraps, transforming your ho-hum posts or poles into elegant accents to your home or business is easier than ever.

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You could slap on a fresh coat of paint, make necessary repairs to fascia boards and gutters, add or replace window shutters and paint those old porch posts, or you might consider some simple front porch renovations that can make a dramatic improvement.

For a major improvement, without much expense and very little work, decorative column wraps might be just what you’re looking for. They can transform ordinary wood or metal post into elegant architectural columns in a matter of minutes, at a surprisingly affordable price. Column covers are available in nearly a dozen different styles designed to compliment any home – square or craftsman – plain, fluted, raised panel, and recessed panel. With all of these options, it’s easy to find just the right amount of detail for your specific project.

Fabricated from durable PVC, column wraps won’t rot, split, chip, or warp. They will never rust or absorb water, they’re insect resistant, and virtually maintenance free. Vinyl column wraps can be applied to old wooden or unsightly metal post on porches, overhangs, carports, walkways and more, by simply wrapping them around the existing support posts and adhering them together. Column wrap kits usually include column covers, traditional caps and bases, adhesive caulk and instruction sheets, making installation a breeze. You can add most column wraps, start to finish, under 30 minutes.

“A porch is the place where we go to escape the stress of daily life and take the time to sit back, relax, and enjoy life. It is also a great way to showcase your home and increase its value. The last thing you want to worry about is the work required to keep your porch beautiful,” said Tim Bobo, Marketing Manager of HB&G Building Products, manufacturers of PermaWrap™. “Exterior column wraps offer a quick and easy solution of a lifetime. They maintain the appearance of the elegant high-end columns while remaining modestly priced.”

So remember, if you’re looking for a dramatic way to dress up your home for the holidays, consider exterior columns wraps. You’ll be amazed at the stunning difference they can make in turning a ho-hum home into a holiday standout.