PalmSHIELD How-To: What to expect at the beginning of your project

Why is PalmSHIELD the most widely used and number one louvered architectural screen system?  PalmSHIELD is the only manufacture that provides step-by-step installation instructions for installing posts, panels, and gates.

PalmSHIELD prides ourselves on having a reputation of being the most user-friendly louvered screen system to install.  We have been working directly with installers for over a decade to improve our overall installation.

At the onset of your installation, you can look forward to:

  • All of our panels and posts are predrilled and verified post-fabrication for alignment.
  • Two common fasteners are used to attach the panels to the posts. No fussing or fumbling through a wide variety of hardware.
  • Hinges are pre-mounted to the gate frames.  The remaining half is packaged to be field welded to the steel gate post. You may request that we fully install your hinges if you are sure of site conditions.
  • Drop rods are all pre-mounted to the gate frames.
  • Internal locking devices are all pre-installed on the gate frames.
  • With level PalmSHIELD systems, everything is self-aligning.  Align the panel to the top of the  posts and everything will line up.
  • You will receive a system layout drawing that numbers all the posts and panels.  The posts and panels are all labeled on the bottoms to coincide with the drawing.

IMPORTANT ITEMS TO REVIEW AT THE START OF THE INSTALLATION

  • Every PalmSHIELD installation was initiated with a fabrication drawing.  This drawing is the basis for your installation.  Please follow this drawing to the letter as there is no flexibility in the dimensions.
  • Unless stated otherwise on your fabrication drawing, PalmSHIELD systems are to be installed level. As most systems are installed outdoors, most exterior paving is not level.  If your surface is not level, you will need to verify and plan accordingly.
  • Review the swing of your gate.  Will it interfere with any other surface like raised equipment pads and curbing?

HARDWARE INCLUDED WITH YOUR PALMSHIELD ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEM

  • 3/8” x 1 ¼” stainless steel cap bolt for installing panels to steel posts (posts are already tapped accordingly).
  • 5/6” x 1” stainless steel sheet metal screw connecting the panels to the aluminum posts.  All holes are pre-drilled.
  • Ball bearings packaged separately. One ball bearing per hinge.
  • Drop rods pre-installed on the gates.
  • Locking devices pre-installed on the gates.
  • Hinges.  Half of the hinge is pre-installed on the gate post.  The other half is packaged to be field welded unless instructed otherwise.

HARDWARE NOT INCLUDED

  • Post anchors are not included.  Based on 4000 psi concrete, you may consider 5/8” x 6” epoxy anchors or 5/8” x  5 ½” wedge anchors.  PalmSHIELD is not responsible for determining anchor type or installations.  This should be determined by qualified individual based on site conditions.
  • Padlocks for locking devices.

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