Vinyl Column Installation
Over Wood Posts
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8 x 8 Flat Top Pergola
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Using a step ladder, guide the vinyl column over the top of the
wood post down into position.
Ensure that holes at top of
column are orientated correctly for future beam and
rafter placement as per illustration.
Please Note:
If you installed your wood posts directly into the ground, please
proceed to position the vinyl column tight to the inside corner of
the wood posts as illustrated below. NO SHIMS REQUIRED.
If you purchased the Mandalay, follow steps 2 and 3.
If you purchased the Mirage, skip to step 4.
Slide Base Mold down the post to the ground.
Slide post trim on to the post. Trim should measure 12” below
lowest hole in post.
Finally, adjust post heights accordingly to ensure future level
installation of beams and rafters as necessary. If slope is severe
causing a height difference between the posts, you may need
to trim down the bottom of two or more of your vinyl columns
as necessary.
Secure the vinyl columns to the wood posts using 2 - 2 1/2” screws
at 8” up from the bottom (on 2 sides, and 2 more approximately
36” high (on 2 sides).
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S T E P T H R E E
Ensure that holes at top of column
are orientated correctly for
future beam and rafter placement.
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Vinyl Columns should be tight to the inside
corner of wood posts as illustrated.
NO SHIMS REQUIRED.
Wood post inside
the vinyl post.
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4
Slope?
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8“
36“
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3
12”
