Ornamental Post Caps & Balusters Installation
Veranda Ornamental Post Caps and Balusters are easy to install and maintain. Just follow the steps below.
Veranda 2x4 Railing installation Instructions (pdf - 609 KB)
Baluster Installation
Ornamental Round Balusters come with FastBall™ Connectors to make baluster-to-rail assembly quick and easy. Ornamental Contour, Rectangular, and Glass Balusters come pre-drilled and install as easily as wood balusters.
Ornamental Composite Baluster Kit Installation (pdf - 263KB)
Ornamental Round Aluminum Baluster Kit Installation (pdf - 252 KB)
Post Cap Installation
Apply an exterior grade caulk to the underside of the cap, and slip over the top of the post. Use hot-dip, galvanized finishing nails in high use areas as needed.
Post Cap Dimensions
The inside dimensions of the 4x4 cap measure 3-5/8" x 3-5/8” to fit a nominal 4x4 (3-1/2” x 3-1/2” actual size) post. The inside dimensions of the 6x6 cap measure 5-5/8" x 5-5/8” to fit a nominal 6x6 (5-1/2” x 5-1/2” actual size) post.
Post Cap Maintenance
Metal Post Caps
Our metal post caps come with a thin, clear marine lacquer designed to protect them before and during installation. Once exposed to the elements, the sun’s ultraviolet rays, moisture, and pollution begin to break down this coating, exposing the metal underneath. In its natural state, copper breaks down in the elements and patinas. In general, copper progresses from a natural salmon color to a series of russet browns and grays, and finally to a blue-green or gray-green patina.
- To maintain the shiny look, apply a car wax immediately after purchasing the cap, and reapply every 3 to 6 months.
- To remove an already tarnished finish, remove the old coating with mineral spirits and grade 0000 steel wool. Buff with grade 0000 steel wool for a satin finish; for a mirror-like finish, apply a car wax. Spray with a clear lacquer or polyurethane. Let dry and apply a car wax.
- To encourage a natural patina, remove the lacquer with mineral spirits and grade 0000 steel wool.
Wood Post Caps
As with all wood products, we recommend that you coat these with a high-quality exterior finish to preserve the wood's natural beauty and ensure a lifetime of enjoyment. Apply to all wood areas, including the underside of the cap, before installation.