Elite Trimworks Post Defense Square Wood Column Owner’s Manual

Elite Trimworks Post Defense Square Wood Column

Installation, Care and Finishing

Square Wood Columns are not designed to be used in a freestanding application. An internal structural support will be required on freestanding applications. Top must be completely covered with non-porous material and sealed to prevent moisture from entering top of column. Store in a clean, dry area, not in damp, moist, or extremely humid. Wood is hygroscopic and dimensionally influenced by changes in the moisture content of its surrounding environment.

To maintain manufacturer’s warranty, porch posts must be installed according to these instructions, and routine inspection and maintenance must be performed annually. Maintenance includes cleaning, touchup of scratches, mars, etc., and re-painting as needed to maintain a properly painted and sealed surface.

1. Remove the enclosed E-Lock Cap and Base Trim from column.

2. If the Square Wood Column is not factory primed, immediately upon delivery it must be primed on all sides and the top with a high-quality acrylic primer.

3. The porch post must not be cut or trimmed from the bottom. The Post Saver mounting block and moisture barrier seal must be left intact. Any trimming must be from the top end of the column to maintain the warranty.
   
   

4. Mark the location of column on beam [a] and platform, [b] then measure from beam to platform [c] for each column. If necessary, trim post to length (cut only the top). If trimmed, the top of the column must be primed again using high-quality acrylic primer.
   
   

5. Surfaces to be painted must be thoroughly dry and free of dust, dirt, oil, grease, wax, chalk, and other contaminants.

6. Paint all surfaces, including the Cap and Base Trim, with two coats of a high quality exterior acrylic-latex or oil-based paint. Temperature and humidity have a major effect on drying and may affect paint film characteristics. Paint should be applied at product, surface, and air temperatures between 50 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit unless the product label specifies differently. Relative humidity should be below 85%.

7. After painting, the entire top surface of the column must be caulked, including the Cap and Base Trim when installed, then a bead of caulking applied around the post where it meets the Post Saver mounting block.

8. Erect column and set into position under the beam. If the beam was raised for column replacement, lower the beam onto column. Using non-corrosive screws, fasten Post Saver mounting block to the deck. At the top, drill holes for attaching column to beam, then caulk [j] before using screws to secure.

9. Please note the correct assembly of the E-Z Lock Joint for the Cap and Base Trim shown below.
   

10. Nails MUST be installed only in the edges shown (3 and 4). Installing on the other edges may result in open seams.

11. Use Polyurethane Glue both joint edges; slide first joint together

12. Push second joint closed

13. Nail this joint first

14. Nail this joint second

Notes:
Always use non-corrosive fasteners—galvanized, stainless steel, etc. for exterior installations, and always follow polyurethane glue and paint manufacturer’s instructions.

*Column must not be allowed to collect water, debris, etc. If the top of the column extends beyond the soffit/beam, the cap must be flashed with lead, copper, aluminum, etc. to prevent entry of water or foreign materials.

Field repairs and touch-ups are the responsibility of the installing contractor and painter. Field touch-ups shall include the filling of nail or screw holes, refinishing of raw surfaces resulting from job filling, repair of job-inflicted scratches and mars, and the final cleaning of surfaces prior to painting.

Attaching optional rail

Cut rail and balusters to length. If using wood rail and balusters, prime all surfaces, paint all surfaces, then seal ends with silicon or exterior-grade caulk, allowing to cure fully before assembly. If attaching rail with L-brackets, remember that all holes drilled into the post should be caulked before placing screws, and any areas that are chiseled for the brackets should be primed, painted and caulked before attaching.

*To maintain manufacturer’s warranty: Porch posts are not designed to be in a free standing application. An internal structural support will be required on free standing applications. Any trimming must be from the top end of the porch post. All wood surfaces must be primed, ends must be sealed with caulk, and a high-quality exterior topcoat applied. A plastic plinth, elevated bracket, or aluminum plinth must be used between post and platform. Top must be completely covered & sealed to prevent moisture from entering top of post.

Post Defense Square Wood Column Limited Lifetime Warranty Terms and

Conditions

All Post Defense Square Wood Columns, here after referred to as “products” sold by Turn craft, hereafter referred to as the “Company” are subject to this square wood column Limited Lifetime Warranty, hereafter referred to as “this Limited Lifetime Warranty.”

Limited Lifetime Warranty

The Company warrants that its products, if properly stored, transported, used, and installed according to the enclosed Care and Finishing Instructions, will be free of rot and decay from the date of original installation. If the Company product that is the subject of this Limited Lifetime Warranty fails during the warranty period for reasons covered by this Limited Lifetime Warranty and the purchaser submits the written service request required under this Limited Lifetime Warranty, the Company will: Replace the product with a product that is functionally at least equal and provide up to $100 in labor costs.

Extent of Limited Lifetime Warranty

This Limited Lifetime Warranty does not cover damages due to external causes, including, but not limited to, accidents, misuse, neglect, alteration, repair, or improper installation or maintenance.

Warranty Service

To obtain warranty service, the purchaser must submit a written service request to the company at Turn craft, P.O. Box 2429, White City, OR 97503. A written service request must include:

1. proof of purchase,
2. a copy of this Limited Lifetime Warranty, and
3. an explanation of the problem.

Warranty Limitations and Exclusions

This warranty replaces all other warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
The company makes no express warranty beyond that stated here. The company disclaims all other warranties, express or implied, including, without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Some laws do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so this limitation may not apply to you. If these laws apply, all express and implied warranties are limited in duration to the limited warranty period. No warranties apply after that period. Some laws do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so this limitation may not apply to you.
The use of any sample or model during the negotiations leading to the purchase of the product serves merely to indicate a type of product that will be tendered to the purchaser. These samples or models create no warranty that the product will conform to the samples or models.

Limitations of Liability

The company’s responsibility under this or any other warranty, implied or expressed, is limited to replacement and up to $100 in labor costs, as set forth above. This remedy is the sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty. The company is not responsible for indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any breach of warranty or under any other legal theory, including, but not limited to, lost profits, downtime, and any damage to or replacement of equipment and property. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Limited Lifetime warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

©2017. All rights reserved. Turn craft and E-Z Lock Joint are registered trademarks of Cascade Wood Products, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein are property of their respective owners.

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