Installation Guide

13) Apply adhesive to final panel. 14) Assemble final panel to col-
umn using E-Z lock joint.
15) Screw or nail final panel to
secure in place.
16) Apply glue to final ¼ cap piece
and biscuits and slide into place.
Pin nail cap moldings to top of
column.*
17) Use column shaft to check
length of base trim molding. If
trim is too long, mark cut lines
for miters.
18) If base trim moldings are too
long, use miter saw to cut base trim
pieces to fit around bottom of
column.
19) Apply adhesive to base trim
moldings and pin-nail into place.
20) Caulk using latex caulking
compound to fill any gaps and nail
or screw holes.
21) Clean surface of column with
cleaner recommended by the paint
manufacturer. Paint with 2 coats of
acrylic latex paint.
Please note the correct assembly of the E-Z Lock joint
shown at the left. The screws or nails MUST be installed
only in the edges shown (3 and 4). Installing on the other
edges may result in open seams. (Pre-drill if using screws.)
1) Glue both joint edges; slide first joint together
2) Push second joint closed
3) Nail or screw this joint first
4) Nail or screw this joint second
Notes:
Panels are marked “TOP” — trim from the bottom only.
Cap and base pieces are also marked as “CAP or “BASE”
Only use non-corrosive fasteners — galvanized, stainless
steel, etc.
Always follow glue and paint manufacturer’s instructions.
*Column must not be allowed to collect water, debris, etc.
If the top of the column extends beyond the soffit/beam,
the cap must be flashed with lead, copper, aluminum, etc.
to prevent entry of water or foreign materials.
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