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STEP 4, CONT. - COLUMN SETUP: FIBERGLASS COLUMNS
Before installation, fiberglass columns must be painted. See bottom of page for color matching formulas. TIP:
Before painting, sand column lightly with 120 grit or finer wet/dry sandpaper. Use mineral sprits to remove all dust and dirt.
Start by applying construction adhesive around lower round surface of cap, and position cap onto column. Measure
overall required length from top of cap and trim bottom of column as needed. Column should be slightly longer for a
snug fit. Position base cap on column, then temporarily stand column in position and plumb with level. With cap and
base in proper position, mark exact mounting location with a pencil. Next, lay column down and continue with proper option.
Option 1 - Lower Mounting Brackets
If your pergola has standard lower mounting brackets, just anchor them at the intersection of two centerlines (Fig. 3-1),
drill 4 - 3/8" dia Holes and embed 4 - Lag bolt Inserts. With 4 - 1 1/2" Lag Screws, attach brackets to concrete (Fig. 3-2).
Next, apply construction adhesive to the top of cap and bottom surface of column, place post through column, and place
the two onto mounting bracket (Fig. 4-6). Prop up the column and attach post to bracket with 4 - #10 x 1 1/4" Tek Screws
(Fig. 3-2).
Fiberglass Column
Fig. 4-5
Option 2 - Buried Posts
If you plan to bury your posts, do so as instructed in Step 3. Once posts are installed, apply construction adhesive to top
of cap and bottom surface of column. Next, the fiberglass column must be hoisted over the post and placed around it (Fig. 4-7).
Column
Fig. 4-7
Post
Fig. 4-6
WARNING: Standard 8'-0" x 8" rd.
fiberglass column weighs approx.
60 pounds. Installation may require
more than one person.
Post
Color Matching Formulas
Lowes - Valspar Paint 1 gallon
Exterior/Latex/Semi Gloss/Daylight
White
BaseB1-20015
101 5 shot
103 1/2 shot
107 4 shot
Adobe (Clay)
Base B2-20036
101-(1y oz) 45-1/2 shot
104-(1y oz) 12-1/2 shot
111-(1y oz) 32 shot
Column (w/ Post inside)
Lower Mtg.
Bracket
Wicker
Base B1-20015
101 18 shot
107 25-1/2 shot
109 3-1/2 shot
Latte
Base B1-20015
101 37-1/2 shot
107-(2y oz) 19-1/2 shot
109 17-1/2 shot
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