Instructions / Assembly

Post Cover Installation

1) Post covers are 41” tall. Measure up 41” on the post

and cut the post to this height. (Fig. 1)

2) If using a 6x6 post, skip ahead to #8.

3) When using a 4x 4 post, either fir out the post to 5 1/2 x

5 1/2 or use the optional Converter Kit Rings. 4 pieces per kit. (Fig. 2)

4) Place the bottom ring (marked B), flange down, onto the deck. Pre-

drill the four sides and attach the ring to the post using 2” galvanized

screws. Use shims to make the ring snug and centered on post.(Fig. 3)

5) Measure up 13” and 26 “ from the deck. Use a Speed Square to mark

a line around the post at these heights. Slide the 2 rings (marked M) to

these heights, shim and screw in place as described above. (Fig. 4)

If attaching railings, the following must be done PRIOR to the placement

and attachment of the post.

Measure up and mark on the post to the height of the bottom and top rail.

Fir out the post on these faces at these heights an additional 1". These

will act as the landings for the rail mounts. Use a 3"x3" x1" block. Center

the block at the scribed line . ( Fig. 5)

Consult local codes for height requirements of rails.

6) Slide the post over the rings, and seat the bottom of the post into the bot-

tom ring. Face screw the post to the rings using 2 1/2" galvanized screws. It

is best to screw through the post in a grout line or at the base of a rock. This

will make it easier to hide the screws. Measure up 13" and 26" and screw

through the rings at this height. (Fig. 6)

7) Place the top ring and seat in the top of the post. Shim to make the post

plumb. Screw through the indented areas into the post. (Fig. 7)

8) If using a 6x 6 post, simply cut the post to 41", slide the post cover over the

post, and secure using 2 1/2" galvanized screws as described in #6 above. Be

sure and shim the top of the post to make it plumb before screwing the post

cover to the post.

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Post Cover Installation 1) Post covers are 41” tall. Measure up 41” on the post and cut the post to this height. (Fig. 1) 2) If using a 6x6 post, skip ahead to #8. (Fig. 2) 3) When using a 4x 4 post, either fir out the post to 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 or use the optional Converter Kit Rings. 4 pieces per kit. (Fig. 2) (Fig. 1) 4) Place the bottom ring (marked B), flange down, onto the deck. Predrill the four sides and attach the ring to the post using 2” galvanized screws.
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Post Cover install cont. 9) Attaching the Cap. Apply adhesive around the top surface of the post. (Fig. 8) In addition, apply adhesive to the inside top of the cap along the inside ledge. ( Fig. 9) 10) Install Rail Mounts. After locating the desired height of the railing and securely attaching the mounts (see #5), measure up on the outside of the post cover, and select the spot to place the landing. In this example Trex ™ universal mounts are used.