Installation Instructions for Wood Columns Component List

2 Ventilation, Storage & Handling Instructions

3 Installation

4 Installation

5 Stavecast Square Post Installation

Measure opening in four places Slide the base up on the shaft Mark and pre-drill holes in the 1 where each corner of the column 5 of the column and move into 9 column for the angle brackets will rest. Transfer measurements to position to be installed. Be careful to be attached at the bottom of the the columns. not to wedge to base at an angle shaft. Be sure to use proper fastener on the shaft. A small cedar shim for the base the column is resting on. slipped in between the bottom of Short angle brackets will be less likely the base and the shaft (thick end to stick out beyond the base once in of the shim down) will ensure Use an with place. it does not fall off while moving a standard skill saw to cut to 2 column around. This will also length. Fine tune with a course prevent cracking the top edge of to assure flat surface contact and the base as you move the column remove sharp edges that can chip off into place. Mark and pre-drill holes in the when being slid into place. 10 cap at a 45-degree angle to run screws into overhead structure to secure in place. Galvanized or stainless deck screws are Once column is in position, NECK MOULD recommended. INSTALLATION: 6 make sure the load is centered Slide the neck mould to the top on the column shaft and evenly 3 of the columns. Using a square, distributed around the load draw a line around the column where bearing area. You may want to the neck mould is to be installed. lower the base temporarily to Apply construction adhesive Position the neck mould on the line check alignment with the front 11 to the bottom of the base and and use tape to hold in place. Apply edge of the porch. set in position. Screw holes can be caulk to the top and bottom of the neck fi lled with caulk or Bondo. mould. Do not remove tape until the caulk is dry.

Apply construction adhesive 7 around the top and bottom PAINTING: surfaces of the column. Sand with 100 grit sanding CAP INSTALLATION: 12 sponge to rough up surface. Caulk around the base and paint with Slide the cap onto the top of the high-quality latex or oil primer. Finish column. Apply construction 4 with the appropriate latex or oil exte- adhesive to the backside of the cap Remove temporary post and rior paint. where the cap and column shaft meet. 8 allow weight to settle on the Caulk should be applied to the outside column. before painting.

NOTE: ALL HOLES MUST BE PRE-DRILLED

6 Stavecast Round Column Installation

Measure opening where the Before removing the 4x4 Apply construction adhesive 1 column is to be installed. If there 5 prop, be sure the header 9 around the base of the column is a pitch for water runoff on the porch, is going to rest on the column and on the bottom of the decorative be sure to measure the pitch and cut shaft that projects up through the base and put into position. the column so that the bottom makes capital. The load must rest on the contact all the way around the base shaft. of the column. A plumb bob will help determine where the base of the column will rest. Apply adhesive caulk around When the column is in place, 10 the cap and base where it tap the prop partially out so 6 meets the column shaft. that the header makes contact Use an abrasive saw blade with with the column. At this time 2 a standard skill saw to cut to make a check with a level to make length. Fine tune with a course rasp sure the column is straight. Re- and remove sharp edges that will chip move cedar shims from the base PAINTING: off when being slid into place. and let it rest of the ground. Be Sand column with 100-grit sure to place the level near the 11 or a sanding bottom of the column and not on sponge to prepare surface for a high- the taper. quality latex or oil primer. Finish with If this is a replacement job, cut a the proper fi nish coat. 3 4x4 3/8” longer than the opening. Wedge the 4x4 between the fl oor and the Remove the prop the rest of header, taking the load off the column to the way. Mark and pre-drill be replaced so that it can be removed. 7 holes for angle brackets at the bottom of the column. Be sure the is not too big or small for your screws by testing one in a piece of cut-off column. Place the capital on top of the 4 column and slide base a foot or so up the column and wedge it in place from the bottom with a cedar Line up the capital and pre- shim. This will prevent the base from drill and counter-sink four falling down the shaft when settling it 8 holes that will secure the top of in position. the column to the header. Install galvanized screws.

NOTE: ALL HOLES MUST BE PRE-DRILLED

7 Re-assembly of Split Column Shafts

8 This warranty must be completed and returned to the manufacturer for warranty to be in effect.

Final Instructions

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