How-to part 2: Pre-installation and tools

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.

Now that you have read up on what to expect at the beginning of your project, let’s learn about pre-installation and the tools you will need.

PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION

  • Using some form of marking chalk or tape, layout your system in accordance with your included fabrication drawings. If you do not have these drawings, please inquire with PalmSHIELD for a copy.
  • Layout each run from outside of post to outside of post.
  • Layout gate openings from inside of post to inside of post.
  • Layout the entire system prior to starting to insure it fits your space as you intended.
  • If concerned about changing elevations, identify the highest elevation on your site where the system is to be installed. This may be your benchmark for setting your posts. All of your posts will have to be installed to this elevation. A couple of hints to make this easy.
    • Start at the highest elevation and level each panel as you go. OR
    • Run a string line along the installation. Set it flush at the point of highest elevation and level it over the balance of the installation. OR
    • Use a site level and determine the change in elevation at each post.
    • As the elevation drops, you will have to either shim under your posts are install leveling nuts to your anchors.
  • If changing elevations are not an issue, start your PalmSHIELD system at a permanent structure such as building or wall. It is to start here and work out into space where you do not have to be concerned about ending gaps.

TOOLS NEEDED

  • At least six bar clamps with minimum of six inch jaw.
  • Socket set
  • Set of open end wrenches
  • 1” universal joint (knuckled socket).
  • Screw gun with clutch adjustment.
  • Hammer drill bits for anchors. To be determined by contractor.
  • 1 ½” hammer drill or core bit for drop rods (if required).
  • Hammer drill bits.
  • Level
  • Marking tape or paint
  • String line.
  • Rubber mallet
  • Welder (if required for gate installations on steel posts)

Tools in hand, the project is ready to move on to installation. Stay tuned for our step-by-step explanation of the installation process.

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