PermaPorch Railing – Installation Instructions

1. Storage of post must be in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Storage on a porch or under plastic outdoors will void the warranty. Post must be primed and painted prior to installation for warranty to be valid.

2. Before installing, paint the entire porch post with one coat of oil or alkyd based primer, followed by two coats of oil or alkyd based exterior paint. NOTE: The top and bottom ends of the porch post must be primed and painted.

3. Post may need filling and sanding before painting

NOTE: It is extremely important that the wood is completely protected from moisture before and after installation. To properly seal the wood, use only oil or alkyd based finish paint. Priming does not protect it from moisture.

4. If the porch post is trimmed to length, the ends must be sealed with a wood preservative or water sealer, before following paint instructions. This will help prevent moisture cracks and premature decay or rot.

5. It is required that an aluminum plinth be used at the bottom of the post for added protection. Failure to use an aluminum plinth will void the warranty.

6. After installation, paint the porch post with one final coat of oil or alkyd based exterior paint. NOTE: Deck stains and wood preservatives alone are not sufficient for moisture protection. Failure to prime and paint with oil or alkyd paint will void the warranty.

1. Install non-corroding dowels into the floor. These dowels should fit in opposite corners of the plinth and will prevent the plinth from moving laterally.
2. The porch post must be attached to the plinth as follows:
A. Center the plinth over the end of the porch post.
B. Locate the pre-drilled hole in the plinth. Using these holes as a guide, drill pilot holes on the porch posts.
C. Attach screws through the plinth into the porch post
D. Place the porch post with attached plinth over non-corroding dowels.
E. Holes may be pre-drilled through the top of the porch posts for a toe nailing type attachment.

1. Prime Lamp Post with one coat of oil or alkyd based primer, then paint with two coats of oil or alkyd paint. Makes sure to let paint cure.

2. The end grain of the amp post MUST be sealed with a waterproof exterior sealer. (Example: Asphaltum, Cuprinol)

3. Determine the desired depth for the lamppost placement in the ground. Excavate the hole to the desired length.

4. Mix and pour concrete into hole, then place painted post into concrete. Center and level the post. Make sure to brace the post and let it set. Perform routine maintenance as needed.

5. Lamp Post carry a limited one-year warranty if installed correctly.

2. Before installing, paint the entire stair parts with one coat of oil or alkyd based primer, followed by two coats of oil or alkyd based exterior paint. NOTE: The top and bottom ends of the stair parts must be primed and painted.

3. Stair parts may need filling and sanding before painting.