Installing turncraft column 11872

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Turncraft Architectural. Cascade Sash and Specialties. CW Ohio. The two-piece cap and base are attached after the shaft is installed.

If this column is installed where it could collect water or debris, the top of the column and cap MUST be flashed covered to prevent such collection. Use lead, copper, aluminum, galvanized, etc. It is not permissible at any time to fill the interior of the column shaft with sand, concrete or any other material. Apply standard construction adhesive to flashing if used , top surface of cap and bottom surface of base; then tip loosely assembled column shaft into position, align flashing if used , and lower load onto shaft to hold it in position.

Align square part of cap with load surface or flashing above and push up against it to secure. Align square part of base with load surface below cap and push down until it is secure. Caulk gaps between shaft and cap and base as desired. All round columns are factory sanded. All surfaces of cap and base, square columns, and the concave area at the bottom of the flutes on fluted columns require preparation by sanding with 80 to grit sandpaper. Sand to remove all glossy areas. Always follow the instructions of the paint manufacturer.

To paint with oil base paint, remove all dust and dirt by thoroughly wiping column with cleaner compatible with your chosen paint. Allow to dry completely. Use a high quality oil base paint. Primer is not needed if the oil base paint is the desired color. Allow to dry completely before priming. Columns may be split to cover lally columns, posts, etc.

We recommend use of our Split Kit for reassembly - instructions are included with the kit. NOTE: Split columns are not load bearing. Trace the curve of the column a contour gauge is helpful at the desired rail height. Copy the curve to the end of the rail which will be attached to the column. Carefully cut the end of the rail to ensure an attractive, tight fit. Attach metal Angle Bracket to the bottom of railing using rust proof wood screws.

Mark desired spot on column shaft. Drill pilot hole in wall of column, slightly larger than toggle bolt. Attach angle bracket to column wall with toggle bolt.

The toggle bolt will spread any force applied over a wide area of the inside of the column. Do Not Over-tighten! Note: the stabilizer screw is not included. It would be used to prevent rotation of the rail.

A hole the same size as your screw head is drilled through the column. The screw is driven into the end of the rail.