Fypon PVC Column Wraps - Semi-Assembled - Manual

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Fypon, Ltd. 1750 Indian Wood Circle Maumee, Ohio 43537 1.800.446.3040 www.fypon.com
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PVC Column Wraps - Semi-Assembled
InStAllAtIon InStruCtIonS
Materials needed
• Safety Glasses
• Pencil
• Tape Measure
• Miter, Jig or Skill Saw
• Combination Square
• Hammer or Air Nailer
• Nail Countersink
• Flat Head Fasteners (For masonry or wood)
• Corrosion-resistant Fasteners
• Caulk Gun
• Exterior Spackling
• Damp Cloth
• Sandpaper
• Latex Paint with LRV of 55% or higher
Before You Begin: Important Information
• Fypon PVC Column Wraps are non-structural and will require an existing
support post. The Column Wrap is designed to install around a previously
installed structural post. The structural post (not included) provides the load-
bearing component of the column, and the load-bearing capacity is determined
by the physical properties of the structural post.
• Do not use untreated lumber for structural posts. Possible infiltration of water
and condensation inside the PVC column shaft can cause degradation of
untreated lumber.
• The bottom of the structural post should be mounted to a wooden deck or
concrete/masonry porch floor using a code-approved method and post anchor.
The top of the structural post should be mounted to the beam using a code-
approved method and post-to-beam mounting bracket. Check applicable
building codes for specific installation requirements.
• Dry fit the column wrap into position to ensure the column base taper is correct
and that the base does not overhang the deck or porch.
Semi-Assembled Column Wrap Installation
1. Measure and Cut the Shaft Halves
Measure, square off and cut to length with a skill saw or jigsaw. Column wraps
are field adjustable up to 3" from the bottom. Dry fit installation cleats and cut to
size.
2. Attach the Installation Cleats
Attach one pair of the L-shaped external installation cleats to the outside bottom
of the column shaft with provided screws (this will designate the base of your
column). Make sure to dry fit column halves together. Follow the provided arrows
inside the column shaft to ensure miters will match correctly.
3. Preparing to Install a Balustrade or Quickrail railing If no railing system will be
installed, skip this step.
Pressure treated blocking must be installed at the height where the railing will be
attached. Blocking is not included in the kit. The final thickness of the blocking
must span the entire space between the support post and the inside surface
of the column wrap. Mounting screws must be long enough to go through the
blocking into the support post for proper installation.
4. Assemble the Column Wrap Around the Support Post
A) Apply adhesive to the two mitered edges of the L-shaped column shaft.
Kit Contents
(2) L-Shaped PVC Column Half
(2) L-Shaped Cap Half
(2) L-Shaped Base Half
(4) L-Shaped External Installation Cleats
(1) Screw Pack (for cleat install)
(1) Tube of Adhesive
STEP 1
STEP 2
Additional Blocking
Treated Lumber (4x4)
PVC Column
STEP 3
Correct Incorrect
BEFORE YOU BEGIN