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TALLER POSTS
8' posts come standard, in some cases you may need a taller post such as a 10' or 12'. When you fill out the free quote make a note in the comments box that you would like 10' or 12' posts. We carry 8', 10' and 12' posts, you will have to cut your posts down if you need a different length. For example: say you need a 9' post, from 8' the next size up is 10' so you will have to cut a 10' down to get the desired 9'.
Reasons you will have to cut your posts: During installation you will almost definitely have to cut your posts to height, even if you only have 8' posts more than likely they will need to be cut. There are a couple reasons you may have to cut your posts. One reason is that almost all slabs have a slope to them and this slope has to be accounted for by modifying the height of your posts. Height of the post is also modified if you need a different length posts than we have in standard lengths. For example: say you need a 9' post, from 8' the next size up is 10' so you will have to cut a 10' down to get the desired 9'.
Decorative Round Columns look very elegant and are quite popular for Patio Covers with very large Beam Spans and Covers with Double Beams; Round Columns made from Fiberglass or Aluminum are available in 8" or 10" diameters and from 8' to 10' heights; the Round Columns are a three piece unit comprised of the Round Column, Top Cap and Base Cap. Round Columns are hollow and are considered decoration only; for structural support a 3" x 3" square post is installed inside the Column which carries the load but cannot be seen once installation is complete. The Round Columns do not come painted and need to be painted by customer; we will supply paint codes so that match up paint can be purchased at Lowe's or Home Depot.
Column Trim
Note: Column Trim is available with any of the ends (mitered, beveled, scalloped or corbels as shown)
PICTURE - CE8
Special Application
Corbels
(Column Trim)
OPTIONAL ENDS
LEDGER WRAP
The Ledger Wrap is a 1-1/2" x 7-1/2" "C" Channel piece of Alumawood™ material that can be optionally purchased to be placed over the 2" x 8" Douglas Fur Ledger Board; the Ledger Board is what the rafters are attached to at the house. The 2" x 8" Douglas Fur Ledger Board is not included with the kit; you will need to purchase this locally at any Home Center. The Ledger Wrap will make your Ledger Board look like part of the Alumawood™ system; the Ledger Wrap is an option to the kit because some customers prefer to have the Ledger Board the same color as the house so it blends in with the wall. Note: The Ledger Board will need to be primed and painted both sides regardless if optional Ledger Wrap is used.
