Pressure Treated Wood Building Tips

STOCK WOOD COLUMNS, WOOD PORCH POSTS,
WOOD STAIR PARTS, and ARCHITECTURAL WOOD COLUMNS
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
(a) Seller warrants only to Buyer that Products will be free from defects
in mater
ial and w
or
kmanship f
or a per
iod of 12 months from the date of
shipment of the Products by the Seller. Seller’s sole obligation under
this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at its option, the defec-
tive Products.
(b) The provisions of this limited warranty do not apply to Products: (i)
used for the purposes for which they are not designed or intended; (ii)
which ha
ve been repaired or altered without Seller's prior written con-
sent; (iii) which have been subjected to misuse, abuse, negligence, or
accident; (iv) which have been improperly stored, installed, maintained,
or oper
ated;
(v) which ha
v
e been used in violation of wr
itten instructions
provided by Seller to Buyer; (vi) which have subjected to improper tem-
per
ature
, humidity
, or other en
vironmental conditions; (vii) which have
been effected by normal wear and tear; (viii) which have been split or
modified (by Seller or any other party) or are load bearing; or, (ix) which,
based on Seller's examination, do not disclose to Seller's satisf
action
nonconformance to the warranty.
(c) The following costs and expenses are not covered by the provisions
of this limited warranty: (i) labor costs for the removal and reinstallation
of Products; (ii) shipping and freight expenses required to return
Products to Seller
;
(iii) normal maintenance; and (iv) economic losses.
(d) THE PROVISIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE NOT
APPLICABLE TO ANYTHING OTHER THAN DEFECTS IN SELLER’S
MA
TERIAL OR
W
ORKMANSHIP
.
2. Disclaimer of Warranties. NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, ARE MADE WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS INCLUD-
ING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MER-
CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SELL-
ER DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON TO CREATE FOR IT ANY
OBLIGA
TION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH PRODUCTS.
3. Buyer’s Remedies. THE BUYER'S EXCLUSIVE AND SOLE REME-
DY ON ACCOUNT OF, OR IN RESPECT OF, THE FURNISHING OF
PR
ODUCTS
THA
T DO NO
T CONFORM
TO THIS AGREEMENT WILL
BE TO SECURE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCTS,
A
T SELLER’S OPTION.
IN NO EVENT
WILL
THE SELLER'S MAXI-
MUM LIABILITY EXCEED THE SELLING PRICE FOR THE PROD-
UCTS.
4.
Limitation of Liability
.
IN NO EVENT
WILL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR
INCIDENT
AL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNI-
TIVE DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF USE
OF THE PRODUCTS, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE,
INTEREST, LOST GOODWILL, WORK STOPPAGE, IMPAIRMENT OF
O
THER GOODS
, LOSS BY REASON OF SHUTDOWN OR NON-
OPERATION, INCREASED EXPENSES OF OPERATION, OR CLAIMS
OF BUYER'S CUSTOMERS, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT,
W
ARRANTY
,
T
OR
T (INCLUDING, B
UT NOT LIMITED TO, STRICT LIA-
BILITY OR NEGLIGENCE), PATENT INFRINGEMENT, OR OTHER-
WISE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAM-
AGES.
5. Statute of Limitations. NO ACTION ARISING OUT OF ANY
CLAIMED BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT BY SELLER MAY BE
BR
OUGHT BY BUYER MORE THAN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE
CAUSE OF ACTION HAS ARISEN.
6. Consumer Products. With respect to "consumer products" as defined
under the Magn
uson-Moss
W
arr
anty Act ("MMW
A"), the following state-
ments are made. (a) Some states do not allow the exclusion or limita-
tion of incidental or consequential damages
, so the abo
v
e limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you. (b) This warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state
.
Contact Customer Service with any additional questions at 1-800-468-5993.
WARRANTY
www.dixie-pacific.com • Toll Free 800/468-5993
1700 West Grand Avenue
Gadsden, Alabama 35901-8202
Storage: Storage of columns must be in a cool, dry and well-venti-
lated ar
ea. Storage on a porch or under plastic outdoors will void
the warranty.
F
inishing:
Columns made fr
om hardwoods should be sanded prior
to staining. Columns need to be finish sanded in the field to the
desired texture for proper stain appearance. Stain grade columns are
sanded at the factor
y with a 120 grit sandpaper. This should remove
all scratches and knife mar
ks from the turning process. (This does
not mean that the column is finish sanded and ready for the appli-
cation of stain.)
Note: Dixie-Pacific cannot guarantee that there will not be any
small imper
fections in wood surfaces such as small knots and min-
eral str
eaks. When the lumber is selected for stain grade columns,
the outside sur
face is clear. Once the column shaft and components
ar
e turned, there may be hidden imperfections. If these imperfec-
tions are severe, the columns are rejected, but if they are minor the
columns ar
e determined to be acceptable.
1. D
etermine the position of the plinth by dropping a plumb line
from the center of the beam to the floor. This point on the floor
will be the center of the plinth so that the top of the shaft will align
with the soffit.
2. Level the plinth to the floor, if necessary scribe the plinth to the
floor
. Make sure the plinth is level before proceeding with the
installation.
3.
The plinth can be attached to the floor by pre-drilling holes for a
toenailing type attachment with small finishing nails.
4. M
easure the overall height. Trim column shaft to the desired
length.
Trim the top of the shaft along the score line provided. Trim
remaining length from the bottom of the shaft. A circular saw with
a wood cutting blade should be used. (B
e sure to use personal pro-
tectiv
e equipment.)
5. Place the shaft on the base and tilt the shaft into position under
the soffit. Center the shaft on the base.
6. Pre-drill and countersink holes angled through the column wall
to the base at the bottom, thr
ough the column wall to the cap at the
top
, and through the cap to the soffit for a toenailing type attach-
ment. Attach using small finishing nails. Putty over countersunk
holes.
7. All joints and nail holes can be filled with stainable wood putty
for appr
opriate lumber species.
8. A
pply desired stain and/or clear coat. (Follow stain/clear coating
manufacturer’s instructions for best results.)
B. INST
ALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR STAIN GRADE
STOCK WOOD COLUMNS
A. STORAGE & FINISHING FOR STAIN GRADE STOCK
W
OOD COLUMNS
Installation Instructions: WOOD PORCH POSTS & STAIR PARTS
1. S
torage of posts must be in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area.
S
torage on a porch or under plastic outdoors will void the warran-
ty
. Posts must be primed and painted prior to installation for war-
ranty to be v
alid.
2. Before installation, paint the entire porch post with one coat of
oil or alky
d based primer, followed by two coats of an oil or alkyd
based exterior paint. NOTE: The top and bottom ends of the
porch post must be primed and painted.
3. P
osts may need filling and sanding before painting.
NOTE: It is extremely impor
tant that the wood is completely
pr
otected from moisture before and after installation. To properly
seal the wood, use only oil or alkyd based finish paint. Priming of
the porch post does not protect it from moisture.
4. If the porch post is trimmed to length, the ends must be sealed
with a wood preservative or water sealer, before following paint
instructions. This will help prevent moisture related cracks and
premature decay or rot.
5. It is required that an aluminum plinth be used at the bottom of
the post for added protection. Failure to use an aluminum plinth
will void the warranty.
6. After installation, paint the porch post with one final coat of oil
or alkyd based exterior paint.
Note: Deck stains and wood preservatives alone are not sufficient
for moisture protection. Failure to prime and paint with oil or
alkyd paint will void the warranty.
1. I
nstall non-corroding dowels into the floor. These dowels
should fit in opposite corners of the plinth and will pr
event the
plinth from moving laterally.
2.
The porch post must be attached to the plinth as follows:
a. Center the plinth over the end of the porch post.
b. Locate the pre-drilled holes in the plinth. Using these holes
as a guide, drill pilot holes in the por
ch posts.
c. Attach screws thr
ough the plinth into the porch post.
d. P
lace the porch post with attached plinth over the non-cor-
roding dowels.
e. Holes may be pre-drilled through the top of the porch posts
for a toenailing type attachment.
1. Prime Lamp Post with one coat of oil or alkyd based primer,
then paint with two coats of oil or alkyd paint. Make sure to let
paint cure.
2. The end grain of the lamp post MUST be sealed with a water
proof exterior sealer. (Example: Asphaltum, Cuprinol)
3. Determine the desired depth for the lamp post placement in the
ground. Excavate the hole to the desired length.
4. Mix and pour concrete into hole, then place painted post into
concr
ete. Center and level the post. Make sure to brace the post
and let it set. Perform routine maintenance as needed.
5. Lamp P
osts carry a limited one year warranty if installed cor-
r
ectly.
Note: Deck stains and wood preservatives alone are not sufficient
for moistur
e protection. Failure to prime and paint with oil or
alky
d paint will void the warranty.
(S
pindles, newels, hand rail, shoe rail, and ball tops.)
1. Storage of stair parts must be in a cool, dry and well-ventilated
area. Storage on a porch or under plastic outdoors will void the
warranty. Stair parts must be primed and painted prior to installa-
tion for warranty to be valid.
2. Before installation, paint the entire stair parts with one coat of
oil or alkyd based primer, followed by two coats of an oil or alkyd
based exterior paint. NOTE: The top and bottom ends of the
stair parts must be primed and painted.
3. Stair parts may need filling and sanding before painting.
Note: The fillet must be used on all hand and shoe rail.
Note: Deck stains and wood preservatives alone are not sufficient
for moisture protection. Failure to prime and paint with oil or
alkyd paint will void the warranty.
D. WOOD STAIR PARTS INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
C. WOOD LAMP POST INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
B.
WOOD PORCH POST ALUMINUM PLINTH
ASSEMBLY
A. WOOD PORCH POST INSTALLATION
INSTR
UCTIONS
Columns can be factory split to these plan types:
Installation Instructions: STAIN GRADE STOCK WOOD COLUMNS
Stock Wood Column Installation Instructions (cont.)
PLAN TYPES
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