Installation Instructions

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DURACAST

COLUMNS, DURALITE

COLUMNS, and DECORATIVE

CAPITALS LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

1. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

a) Subject to the limitations and exclusions below, Dixie-Pacific

warrants to the

owner of the structure to which the products are attached at the time the products

are attached that Products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for

as long as you own them. Seller’s sole obligation under this warranty is limited to

repairing or replacing, at its option, the defective Products.

b) The provisions of this limited warranty do not apply to Products: (i) used for the

purposes for which they are not designed or intended; (ii) which have been repaired

or altered without Seller's prior written consent; (iii) which have been subjected to

misuse, abuse, negligence, or accident; (iv) which have been improperly stored,

installed, maintained, or operated; (v) which have been used in violation of written

instructions provided by Seller to Buyer; (vi) which have subjected to improper tem-

perature, humidity, or other environmental conditions; (vii) which have been effect-

ed by normal wear and tear; (viii) which have been split or modified (by Seller or any

other party) or are load bearing; or, (ix) which, based on Seller's examination, do

not disclose to Seller's satisfaction nonconformance to the warranty.

c) The following costs and expenses are not covered by the provisions of this limit-

ed warranty: (i) labor costs for the removal and reinstallation of Products; (ii) ship-

ping and freight expenses required to return Products to Seller; (iii) normal mainte-

nance; and (iv) economic losses.

d) This warranty is exclusive and limited to the owner of the structure to which the

products are attached at the time the products are attached, and terminates upon

the sale or transfer of the structure.

e) THE PROVISIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO

ANYTHING OTHER THAN DEFECTS IN SELLER’S MATERIAL OR WORKMAN-

SHIP.

2. Disclaimer of Warranties. NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,

ARE MADE WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMIT-

ED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SELLER DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON TO

CREATE FOR IT ANY OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH

PRODUCTS.

3. Buyer’s Remedies. THE BUYER'S EXCLUSIVE AND SOLE REMEDY ON

ACCOUNT OF, OR IN RESPECT OF, THE FURNISHING OF PRODUCTS THAT

DO NOT CONFORM TO THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE TO SECURE REPAIR OR

REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCTS, AT SELLER’S OPTION.

IN NO EVENT WILL THE SELLER'S MAXIMUM LIABILITY

EXCEED THE SELLING PRICE FOR THE PRODUCTS.

4. Limitation of Liability. IN NO EVENT WILL SELLER BE

LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT,

SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT

LIMITED TO, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCTS, LOSS OF

PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, INTEREST, LOST GOOD-

WILL, WORK STOPPAGE, IMPAIRMENT OF OTHER GOODS,

LOSS BY REASON OF SHUTDOWN OR NON-OPERATION,

INCREASED EXPENSES OF OPERATION, OR CLAIMS OF

BUYER'S CUSTOMERS, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT

(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, STRICT LIABILITY OR NEGLIGENCE),

PATENT INFRINGEMENT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSI-

BILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

5. Statute of Limitations. NO ACTION ARISING OUT OF ANY CLAIMED BREACH

OF THIS AGREEMENT BY SELLER MAY BE BROUGHT BY BUYER MORE THAN

ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION HAS ARISEN.

6. Consumer Products. With respect to "consumer products" as defined under the

Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act ("MMWA"), the following statements are made. (a)

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential

damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. (b) This war-

ranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary

from state to state.

Contact Customer Service with any additional questions at 1-800-241-4303.

Dixie-Pacific

does not recommend that the floor joist for a second story

porch or balcony be connected to a wood or fiberglass column. The rec-

ommended technique involves the use of a structural column or support

column (sometimes referred to as a "lolly" column).

A joist hanger is attached to the lolly column at the appropriate height

above ground. The floor joist is supported by the lolly column. The col-

umn itself should be split and the contractor can notch the column on the

job site at the appropriate height to allow the floor joist to pass through

the column. The weight supported by the floor joist, however, does not

rest on the bottom of the notch. Instead, the weight rests on the lolly col-

umn. The split column is reassembled around the lolly column.

Note: This is a suggested installation technique. Please contact a struc-

tural engineer to certify your particular application.

1. Make sure all surfaces are clean prior to painting. Use mineral spirits

if oil or alkyd products are used. Warm soapy water should be used if

latex products are utilized. It may be necessary to sand Decorative

Capitals prior to priming and painting. Some cosmetic filling may be

required.

2. Alkyd or oil based primer and paint are recommended. Latex prod

ucts may be used, but additional sanding may be required.

3. Use a good high-quality exterior paint. At least one coat of primer

and two coats of final paint are recommended.

4. Follow paint manufacturer

’s instructions concerning use within tem-

perature ranges for best results.

5. Do not use paint or solvents containing acetone.

Due to the weight of Decorative Capitals, equipment may be required

to lift the Decorative Capitals in position. The job site contractor and

engineer should be consulted in each application.

1. Determine the position of the base/plinth by dropping a plumb line

from the center of the soffit beam to the floor. Mark this point on the

floor with an “X”. This mark is where you will center the base/plinth so

that the top of the shaft and capital will align with the soffit.

2. Measure the overall height. Raise the soffit slightly with a brace for

easy installation of the column.

3. Trim column shaft on the bottom end only. Trim with an abrasive

saw. (Be sure to use personal protective wear.) Finish the bottom of

the shaft with a rasp or sander to ensure an even load distribution

around the entire circumference.

4. All DuraCast

Fiberglass Columns used with Decorative Capitals

should be trimmed flush above the bead/astragal. The capital should

rest on top of the bead/astragal and will allow for a proper fit. Columns

can be ordered from the factory cut at the bead, or this can be trimmed

in the field. A circular saw with an abrasive blade can be used to trim a

column at the bead/astragal. (Make sure to use personal protective

equipment.) There are several considerations to be made when order-

ing DuraCast

Fiberglass Columns used with Decorative Capitals: (a)

The cut at bead loss and the decorative capital height must always be

taken into consideration. (b) In addition, any column used with a short

decorative capital may require that a longer shaft be ordered.

5. Slide base/plinth onto column shaft from bottom.

6. Place column in a vertical position.

7. When installing a Fiberglass Column with a Decorative Capital, the

column shaft should be lifted into place first, then the Decorative Capital

should be lifted into position and centered on top of the shaft.

8. Decorative Capitals should be anchored to the soffit by pre-drilling

and using a toenailing attachment. Use

stainless steel screws and seal with water-

proof silicon caulk. See Figure 1.

9. Attach the Decorative Capital to the shaft

by drilling pilot holes through the shaft and

into the base of the capital and secure with

a toenailing attachment.

10. If installation requires that column be

secured in place at the bottom prior to

bearing load, use small “L” brackets. Be

careful to ensure “L” brackets do not interfere

with the seating of the base/plinth. Note: T

o secure bracket to column,

drill hole into shaft and use through bolts. Do not use screws. Do not

overtighten.

11. Remove brace to allow load to bear on column shaft.

12. Attach base/plinth to floor using appropriate fasteners.

13. Caulk between the cap and soffit, the cap and shaft, and the base

and the shaft for a finished appearance.

1. Apply a two

-part epoxy and join and attach the two halves together.

2. Use strapping to hold the capitals together while epoxy is curing.

See Figure 2. Refer to Section F for more details.

E. HOW TO ATTACH DECORATIVE CAPITALS TO A WALL

AS A PILASTER.

D. JOINING SPLIT DECORATIVE CAPITALS

C FIBERGLASS COLUMN INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WITH DECORATIVE CAPITALS

B. WEIGHT NOTE

A. PAINTING AND FINISHING INSTRUCTIONS

G. 2ND STORY BALCONY SUGGESTIONS

FIBERGLASS WARRANTY

Installation Instructions: DECORATIVE CAPITALS

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2 x 42 x 42 x 42 x 4

Figure 1

Figure 2

1205

8“

x 8’ Round

Fiberglass Column

Tus

can Pergola

Capital

Tus

can Base/Plinth

2“ x 3.5” x 10’ Rafter

2“ x 3.5” Rafter End Cap

2“ x

6” x 10’

Lintel (Beam)

2“ x 6” Lin

tel (Beam)

End Cap

Figure 6

10” x 8’ Round

Fiberglass Column

Tuscan Pergola

Capital

Tuscan Base/Plinth

2“ x 6” x 12’ Rafter

2“ x 6” Rafter End Cap

2“ x 8” x 12’

Lintel (Beam)

2“ x 8” Lintel (Beam)

End Cap

Figure 7

Fiberglass Column Installation Instructions (cont.)