Post wraps make new columns in a snap

The wraps are available in a full range of sizes to cover posts measuring 4"x4" to 8"x8", up to l0' tall. Kits with complementary base moulding and post caps in both 5" and 7" sizes are also available.

Kleer also offers a wide variety of product solutions to help contractors create custom columns. Trimboard with TruEdge fully sealed edges and a wide variety of extruded moulding profiles can be used to create the exact look their customers desire. The company also offers an assortment of color-matched adhesives. cement, sealant and fasteners for a complete solution and the best results.

f lroerrNc ExTERIoR wood columns lL,/ with cellular PVC post wraps and trimboard is a cost- and time-saving alternative to repainting or total replacement-which makes these products attractive to cost-conscious homeowners.

Over time, wood posts and columns on porches and patios can weather and require repainting-while still being structurally sound. Or, perhaps a homeowner just wants to add more curb appeal. On new projects, PVC wraps can be added at the end-reducing the chance of accidental damage.

KleerSnap post wraps from Kleer Lumber, Westfield, Ma., look and work like natural wood but are virtual- ly impervious to moisture and insects. They provide an easy, cost-effective way to improve the appearance and durability of exterior posts. Although the product doesn't require painting, it can be painted to match existing exterior details and is guaranteed to never rot, warp or delaminate.

"Exterior posts represent one of the more visual elements of an outdoor structure," says Jack Delaney, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Kleer Lumber. "KleerSnap post wrap is a simple and cost-effective way to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the posts while lowering the amount of maintenance required to preserve their beauty."

Fypon, Maumce, Oh., are available in l l styles. to quickly transl-ornt an ordinlrr') strLr( tural post inlo sonrething distinctive. Clhoices incluclc tapered and non-taperecl column styles. plus a variety of cap and basc styles.

An unirs:enthlcd eolumn u rrrp irr lr plainer. box style is also available. in widths liorn 6" to 12" and a variety o1' standard heights that can be trirnmed on the jobsite. Each kit includes all needed components. includin-g adhesive. scrcws. ancl cleats necdcd for installation

PVC products manLll'acturcd by AZEK Building Products. Scrarrton, Prr rtllow buildcrs to srt erci.rli\e whcn wrappir.rg colurrns tirr porchcs. pergolas. and outdoor roolns.

"Easy workability allows the contractor to be creativc. while pro."idin-u low-maintenance," says Michacl Gori, director ot' product mana-gement nI AZEK. "For widcr coluntns on porches and entryways, contractors typically opt fbr AZEK Trim either in board profiles or cut l'rom AZE,K Sheet."

Steve Gray. who owlts and operations a rcnovation firnt in Inclianapolis, In.. uses AZE,K trim fbr bcarns and large columns. "Wc intertr,'",ine hall- of the end grain so it's interlockcd and won't comc apart." he says. "We f ind a continuous neecl fbr this t1pe ol' lou-lrrlrintcnirncc lrim. whicl.r needs no upkccp."

It's elegant. It's affordable. And it's energy smart, It's also an easy-install post cap that transforms into a mood light with the flip of a switch. All around, it's a great addition to Terratec's solar post cap line.The Zapper comes with a solar rechargeable battery, two blue LED bug bulbs and one white LED mood bulb. For a brochure featuring our full line of post caps, including our new solar stair and fence lights, visit us at mcfarlandcascade.comlpostcap.htm.