Installation Guide
Important Information:
• Use fasteners and hardware that are in compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and the
building codes for their intended use.
• Do not burn preserved wood.
• Wear dust mask and goggles when cutting or sanding wood.
• Wear gloves when working with wood.
• Do not use preserved wood as mulch.
• Some preservatives may migrate from the treated wood into soil/water or may dislodge from the
treated wood surface upon contact with skin.
• Wash exposed skin areas thoroughly.
• Dispose in accordance with Federal, State and Local Regulations.
• See applicable Safety Data Sheet for additional information.
YellaWood® brand pressure treated products are treated with preservatives (the “Preservatives”) and preservative methods, and technologies of
unrelated third parties. For details regarding the Preservatives, methods, and technologies used by Great Southern Wood Preserving, Incorporated, see
yellawood.com/preservative or write us at P.O. Box 610, Abbeville, AL 36310. Ask dealer for warranty details. For warranty or for important handling and
other information concerning our products including the appropriate Safety Data Sheet (SDS), please visit us at yellawood.com/warranties or write us
at P.O. Box 610, Abbeville, AL 36310. YellaWood®, the yellow tag and the color yellow as applied to the end of pressure treated wooden columns are
federally registered trademarks of Great Southern Wood Preserving, Incorporated.
YELLAWOOD® COLUMNS HANDLING GUIDE
This product has been Kiln Dried After Treatment (KDAT) and is therefore sensitive to the environment. Because
it is dried under controlled circumstances, the natural tendencies of treated wood to shrink, cup and warp are
reduced. If allowed to get wet prior to installation, this product will be more likely to swell and expand in width,
which could lead to unwanted physical characteristics including twisting and cupping.
Prior to installation, YellaWood® columns should remain elevated off the ground and covered at all times to
prevent water absorption.
YellaWood® columns must be primed and painted or stained immediately following installation. For best
results, it is recommended that you use an oil-based primer and high quality acrylic (latex) paint or an oil-based
stain. If staining, be sure to seal the project as soon after installation as possible.
YellaWood® columns are intended for residential exterior use, and the YellaWood® Column Limited Lifetime
Warranty only applies in such applications. The YellaWood® Column Limited Lifetime Warranty does not apply
when the columns are used in commercial, industrial, or agricultural structures or settings or exposed to salt
water. See the YellaWood® Column Limited Lifetime Warranty for exclusions.
The columns should be installed only by a properly licensed and qualied professional in accordance with
applicable building codes and other laws and in a manner suitable for the specic application. If high wind tie-
down cable or rod is required, consult with local building code and manufacturer’s recommendations. If using a
metal connector, refer to manufacturer’s instructions.
YellaWood® columns are backed by the YellaWood® Column Limited Lifetime Warranty against rot, fungal
decay or termite attack. See dealer and review the warranty for details.
For more information visit us online at:
yellawood.com/columns