Decorative post cover

Abstract

A simple and cost-efficient decorative post covering. The decorative post covering has two L-shaped members that are sized and shaped to fit around a post. The decorative post cover includes an attachment mechanism for attaching the first and second members together and around the post. The attachment mechanism is formed integral to the L-shaped members. The attachment mechanism includes a lip end and a receiving end on each of the first and second members. The lip end of the first member is connected to the receiving end of the second member and the lip end of the second member is connected to the receiving end of the first member. The first and second members are identical and therefore interchangeable. The first and second members have longitudinal scalloped grooves molded therein to increased the rigidity of members and give the appearance of a pillar or column.

Description

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention[0002] This invention relates to a decorative cover for placing around a post, and more specifically to a decorative cover including two members with integral connections for connecting the members around the post.[0003] 2. Brief Description of Prior Art[0004] In construction it is common to use pillars or columns, which are typically either circular or square in cross section, to support porch roofs and over hangs. It is also common to provide ornate decorative features such as scalloped grooves running a vertical length of the pillars. The materials commonly used to manufacture columns and pillars include concrete, metal, or carved wood. Although columns or pillars of this type, provide a sturdy decorative appearance, they are expensive to purchase and may be costly to maintain.[0005] Simple wooden posts may be used as a less expensive, but also less attractive, alternative to the pillars or columns described above to support porches, overhangs, and...

AI Technical Summary

Problems solved by technology

Although columns or pillars of this type, provide a sturdy decorative appearance, they are expensive to purchase and may be costly to maintain.

Simple wooden posts may be used as a less expensive, but also less attractive, alternative to the pillars or columns described above to support porches, overhangs, and other projections extending from a building structure.

Pressure treated wood inhibits the decay and insect infestation that is problematic when using standard non-treated wood outdoors.

These procedures require costly materials and extensive labor and may have to be repeated in order to keep the desired appearance of the wood.

Furthermore, wooden posts, as with all wood, pose the risk of splinters to those individuals coming in contact with the surfaces.

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