Owner Manual

STEP 5: FOAM SIDE PLATE
Components List
 Foam filled side plate
Tools Required
FIRST: PRIOR TO INSTALLING SIDE
PLATES TO POST, PUT 2” X 6-1/2” END
CAPS ON MITERED END. The 2” x 6-
1/2” foam filled side plates should be
cut 8” taller than the 3” x 3” sq. post
(mitered end on top side). When drilling
holes in side plates, lay two side plates
next to each other with the seams facing
each other. This will allow for the seams
to run in the same direction on all of the
side plates once installed. Seven to nine
5/8” diameter holes are drilled through
ONE face and the foam in each side
plate. DO NOT drill through the
backface. Next, fasten 2 each 8# x
5/8” TEK screws to the backside of side
plate to secure the 2 x 6 end cap to side
plate.
SECOND: Attach side plate to 3” x 3” sq.
post and 3” x 8” header beam with #14
x ¾” SMS. Insert the 5/8” plastic plugs
after all the side plates are properly
fastened.