Fypon Structural Columns & Porch Posts - Manual

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Polyurethane Structural Columns & Porch Posts
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Be sure to verify load-bearing capacity of any structural element of the project before ordering to ensure that each component meets specific
requirements. Check applicable building codes since this procedure may require alterations to meet applicable building code regulations. Fypon
does not, under any circumstances, warrant the installation of its products.
Materials needed:
• Ladder
• Tape Measure
• Hacksaw or Reciprocating Saw
• Polyurethane Compatible Filler
• Pencil
• Safety Glasses
• Sandpaper
• Corrosion-Resistant Fasteners
• Paint Brush
• Latex Paint
• Circular or Hand Saw
1. Measure and Cut Column to Fit
A) Determine the required height of the column or porch post by carefully measuring the distance from the floor to the bottom of the porch
overhang or other structure being supported.
B) The column or porch post is a load bearing support post. It can be trimmed to various heights without affecting the integrity of the post.
If sizing is needed, the porch post has a steel pipe molded into the center which must be cut with a hack saw or reciprocating saw with
metal cutting blade. If column or porch post is trimmed, and is going to be used in combination with rail sections, be sure to maintain
adequate flat area at bottom to mount rail sections..
2. Slide the Base onto the Column (if Base is not attached to Column)
A) Slide base high-enough up the shaft as to not interfere with installation.
3. Drill the Mounting Holes
A) Pre-drill holes approximately ¾” up from the bottom of the post using a 13 /
64
” drill bit. Drill through both the polymer shell and the steel
reinforcement. Now use a ½” drill bit to expand the drill holes through the polymer only (do not drill through the steel reinforcement).
Repeat this process at the top of the post, pre-drilling holes approximately ¾” from the top and centered on the top side.
B) Paint all exposed steel at both the top and bottom of the post, using a high-quality, zinc base primer spray paint to help prevent corrosion.
4. Attach the Mounting Plates
A) Identify the correct location of the top mounting plate first, and use a plumb line dropped from the center point of the top plate location to
accurately align the center point location for the bottom post mounting plate.
B) Install the top and bottom mounting plates using corrosion-resistant mechanical fasteners. For installation into concrete, stone or other
floor and ceiling materials, appropriate masonry and/or other fasteners must be used.
5. Raise the Upper Structure and Set Column or Porch Post Into Place
A) Lift (jack) the upper structure just high enough to allow the post to be set into place between the bottom anchor plate and top plate.
6. Fasten the Column or Porch Post to the Mounting Plates
A) Use the 13 /
64
” holes drilled in Step 2 as guide holes to drill 13 /
64
” holes through the post mounting plates. Attach the post to the top and
bottom plates, with corrosion resistant screws (four screws provided, two for the top plate and two for the bottom).
B) Patch screw holes using a quality exterior grade, non-shrinking wood filler. Sand and paint as desired.
7. Slide Base into Position
A) Secure the base to the column using corrosion-resistant fasteners.
B) Caulk around the seam between the top of base and column.
8. Patch screw holes using a quality exterior grade, non-shrinking wood filler. Sand and paint as desired.
• 13/64” Drill Bit
• 1/2” Drill Bit
• Power Drill
• Plumb Bob
• Hydraulic Jack
• Phillips Head Driver
• Combination Square
• Zinc Based Primer Spray Paint (Steel use only)
• Caulk Gun
• Exterior Grade Caulk