Installation Guide

Poly-Classic
®
Craftsman Series Column
Installation of Non-Tapered Columns
Warning: the precision machined edges of Poly-Classic Craftsman column components can be extremely sharp. Use
of appropriate personal protection equipment is required.
USE OF POLYURETHANE GLUE IS RECOMMENDED.
1) Measure overall opening from
floor to beam or soffit (must have
structural pressure-treated post or
lally column for load support.)
2) Install blocking around load
bearing post (use pressure treated
lumber.) Final width of blocking
must be same width as inside of
column.
3) Install blocking around center and
top of post to match step 2 (center
blocking is optional.) Blocking may
be attached to deck/soffit instead of
post if necessary.
4) Trim shaft pieces at least ¼”
shorter than opening height (from
step 1). Trim ONLY from the bot-
tom—top end is marked.
5) If you are going to use screws,
pre-drill/countersink all panels. See
joint diagram on next page to deter-
mine which edge to pre-drill.
6) Lay 3 panels flat and apply adhe-
sive to center joints. (Polyurethane
glue is recommended. Follow manu-
facturer’s instructions.)
7) Assemble three panels, using
E-Z Lock joints.
8) If using screws, assemble three
panels together using coarse thread
galvanized screws (deck screws).
9) Or if you are not using screws,
finish nail three panels together.
10) Place the partially assembled (3
panels) column around post and
blocking.
11) Apply adhesive to final panel
and attach to shaft using E-Z Lock
joints.
12) Screw or nail final panel in
place.