INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • POSTCOVERS
Two Piece Stone Postcover Installation Instructions
Designed to be placed around an already installed 4x4 or 6x6 post.
Additional Tools:
Large clamp with padding or adjustable strapping
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• The 4x4 or 6x6 post can be shimmed in the same way as the one piece post cover.
• Position one half of the stone post cover into place around the post. Modify shims as needed for a secure fit.
• Apply a bead of concrete adhesive to the edge of the first half, where the two halves meet, according to the directions on the concrete adhesive.
• Slide the second half of the post cover into place around the post. Press firmly into place.
• Remove any excess adhesive from the outside of the post cover.
• Hold the two sides together using two padded clamps or adjustable straps for the time recommeded on the concrete adhesive.
If installing a second stone post cover on top of the first:
• Measure the distance from the top of the lower post cover to the top of the available space and cut the upper stone post cover to the desired height.
• Apply a bead of concrete adhesive to the top edge of the lower post cover, and according to the directions on the concrete adhesive.
• Place half of the upper post cover on top of the lower one. Align with the botton post cover and press firmly into place. Apply a bead of concete
adhesive to the edge of the first half, where the two halves meet. Slide the second half of the upper post cover into place around the post. Align with
the bottom post cover and press firmly into place.
• Remove and excess adhesive from the outside of the post cover.
• Hold the two sides together using two padded clamps or adjustable straps for the time recommended on the concret adhesive.
If installing a two piece post cap on top of the bottom post cover and around a post:
• Choose the appropriate post cap for the size of your post: nominal 4x4 or 6x6.
• Apply a bead of concrete adhesive to the top edge of the lower post cover, to the edge of the post cap where the two halves meet, and according to
the directions on the conrete adhesive.
• Place the two halves of the post cap around the post so that they interlock, and press down firmly. Remove an excess adhesive. Use a padded clamp
or strap to hold in place necessary. Apply a bead of clear caulk to fill any gaps between the post cap and the post.
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