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   buildem2 | Oct 30, 2004 01:41pm | #1

   i've just installed seven columns like youre talking about on a current home for a client i cut them both with a grinder and a worm drive skill saw (old one) both work about the same- alot of dust so wear a good mask i cut them abou 1/8 inch longer than needed counter sunk some screws into the top cover put it over the column then used a bottle jack to lift the porch celing just enough that it would fit tightly with the base on the concrete stoop i slipped the column into it relased the jack whenit was plumb as according to my layout  a good bead of construction adhesive on the base works very welli've found that you could put concrete screws in but with the weight of the porch roof on the column there is usually no need for the screws.a couple nice beads of caulk auround it some good exterior primer and your good to go.hope i could be of some assistance good luck!

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   IronHelix | Oct 30, 2004 03:18pm | #2

   Don't forget to provide for ventilation of the air space within the column. 

   If you have a porch construction/style that may be subject to lift by wind loads then anchors will be needed.   The construction materials and layout that make up the porch will dictate the method.

   Fasteners at floor level need to be rustproof....or creeping rust spots will garner a "call-back".

   .................Iron Helix