Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsEkena Millwork ManualsBuilding materials11-5/8 in Bottom Width to 7-5/8 in Top Width x 5 ft. H Square Tapered Smooth PVC Column Wrap Kit Standard Capital & Base

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Craftsman Series Column

Installation of Tapered Columns

2) Trim shaft pieces to 2¼" shorter

than opening—2" for cap/base, ¼"

for expansion (¼" if not using cap

and base—each part is 1" thick.)

Always trim from bottom ONLY-

top is marked.

1) Measure overall opening from

floor to beam or soffit (must have

structural pressure-treated post or

lally column for load support.)

5) Lay 3 panels flat and apply

adhesive to center joints. (Poly-

urethane glue is recommended. Fol-

low manufacturer's instructions.)

6) Assemble three panels, using

E-Z Lock joints.

4) Glue base platform pieces using

biscuits (supplied). Center and attach

base to floor/pedestal with appropri-

ate fasteners.

7) Finish nail three panels together.

3) Slide ¾ cut base platform

section around post.

8) Slide assembled 3-sided column

around support (on top of base plat-

form).

9) Slide ¾ cap platform section into

place on top of column

panels.*

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.)

Summary of content (7 pages)

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(QGXUD &UDIW® Craftsman Series Column Installation of Tapered Columns Warning: the precision machined edges of (QGXUD &UDIW Craftsman column components can be extremely sharp. Use of appropriate personal protection equipment is required: wear gloves when handling the product, wear a dust mask when cutting the product, and always wear eye protection.
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10) Raise 3/4 cap platform section to beam/soffit, center, and attach. There should be 1/4" space for expansion between column and cap platform. 11) Apply adhesive to final panel. 12) Assemble final panel to column using E-Z lock joint. Nail panel to secure in place. 13) Apply glue to final ¼ cap piece and biscuits and slide into place. Pin nail cap moldings to top of column.* 14) Use column shaft to check length of base trim molding. If trim is too long, mark cut lines for miters.
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(QGXUD &UDIW Craftsman Series Column Installation of Non-Tapered Columns Warning: the precision machined edges of (QGXUD &UDIW Craftsman column components can be extremely sharp. Use of appropriate personal protection equipment is required: wear gloves when handling the product, wear a dust mask when cutting the product, and always wear eye protection.
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12) Fasten joints on base with pinnails. 10) Screw or nail column to blocking ONLY ON THE BOTTOM. Do not attach at center or top (to allow for expansion). 11) Apply adhesive to mitered edges of base moulding (standard base is 9¼” tall) and assemble around bottom of column shaft. 13) The TOP of the shaft should NOT be fastened to the blocking, and there should be at least ¼” gap to allow expansion (see step 4). 14) There are TWO methods of attaching the cap.
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(QGXUD &UDIW Craftsman Series Installation of 6” Post Wrap Please be sure to read and fully understand this entire document before beginning installation of product. Warning: the precision machined edges of (QGXUD &UDIW Craftsman column components can be extremely sharp. Use of appropriate personal protection equipment is required: wear gloves when handling the product, wear a dust mask when cutting the product, and always wear eye protection.
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10) Nail column to post ONLY ON THE BOTTOM . Do not attach at center or top (to allow for expansion). 11) Apply adhesive to mitered edges of base moulding and wrap around bottom of column shaft. 12) Fasten joints on base with pinnails. 13) The TOP of the shaft should NOT be fastened to the post and there should be at least 1/2” gap to allow expansion (see step 2). 14) Install cap, repeating steps 11 and 12. 15) Caulk edges of base, cap, and nail holes.
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Ǧ CRAFTSMAN SERIES PEDESTAL OR NEWEL POST INSTALLATION Warning: the precision machined edges of ŶĚƵƌĂͲ ƌĂĨƚ Craftsman column components can be extremely sharp. Use of appropriate personal protection equipment is required: wear gloves when handling the product, wear a dust mask when cutting the product, and always wear eye protection.