PILLAR INSTALLATION GUIDE
PILLAR PANELS AND CAPS GenStone Stacked Stone products are designed to deliver an authentic stone appearance without the mortar and mess. Although installation of GenStone is much easier than traditional masonry applications, proper installation requires good planning and preparation. Each application varies, therefore we recommend you read this entire guide before beginning your project.
Flat Pillar Cap Peaked Pillar Cap Post Size is Key for a Successful Project GenStone Pillar Panels will apply over any structural wood post up to 8”x 8”(actual size). Please measure the diameter of your posts. A treated 4” x 4” post actually measures 3½” x 3½”, a 6’ x 6’ is actually 5½”x 5½”, and an 8” x 8” is actually 7¼”x7¼”. The idea is to build a box over your post measuring 8”x 8” (outside box measurements) by the height you want to make the stacked stone pillar.
Create an 8” x 8” x 48” Box Over a 7¼”x 7¼” Post Rip four 7¼” x 48” pieces of 3/8” treated plywood. Attach each piece directly onto each side of the post to create the 8x8 box. Attach the GenStone Pillar Panels and caps according to the previous instructions for a smaller structural post. GenStone Pillar Cap - Deck Newell Post Application: The 14” x 14” cap is glued down to the top of the box framing using PL300 or equivalent.
