Installation Guide

(QGXUD&UDIW Craftsman Series Column
Insta
llation of Non-Tapered Columns
Warning: the precision machined edges of (QGXUD&UDIW Craftsman column components can be extremely sharp. Use of appro-
priate personal protection equipment is required: wear gloves when handling the product, wear a dust mask when cutting the
product, and always wear eye protection.
Use of polyurethane adhesive, such as Gorilla Glue
®
, Loctite
®
PL Premium
®
Adhesive, Christy’s™ Clear PVC Pipe Cement (or
other clear PVC cement), or similar products is recommended. Always observe adhesive manufacturer’s instructions.
Assembly is easiest with pneumatic or electric pin-nailers. These should recess the head of the pin nails far enough that only a
minor touch-up is necessary (touch-up with caulk prior to painting.)
1) Measure overall opening from
floor to beam or soffit (must have
structural pressure-treated post or
lally column for load support.)
2) Install blocking around load
bearing post (use pressure treated
lumber.) Final width of blocking
must be same width as inside of
column.
3) Install blocking around center and
top of post to match step 2 (center
blocking is optional.) Blocking may
be attached to deck/soffit instead of
post if necessary.
4) Trim shaft pieces at least ¼”
shorter than opening height (from
step 1). Trim ONLY from the bot-
tom—top end is marked.
5) Lay 3 panels flat and apply ad-
hesive to center joints.
6) Assemble three panels, using
E-Z Lock joints.
7) Using finish nails, assemble
three panels together. Observe EZ-
Lock diagram on reverse to deter-
mine correct nail placement.
8) Place the partially assembled
(three panels) column around post
and blocking.
9) Apply adhesive to fourth panel
and attach to shaft using E-Z Lock
joints. Pin-nail in place.