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Classic Strap Installation

General Tools and Materials:

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  • Beam Strap Beam Strap
  • Loctite® PL® Premium® 3X Construction Adhesive Loctite® PL® Premium® 3X Construction Adhesive
  • Caulk Gun Caulk Gun
  • Caulk or Permanent Marker Caulk or Permanent Marker
  • Screw Gun / Drill Driver & Bits Screw Gun / Drill Driver & Bits
  • Drywall Screws Drywall Screws
  • Utility Knife Utility Knife
  • Ladder Ladder
  • Clean Cloth Clean Cloth
  • Tape
Measure Tape Measure
  • Pencil Pencil
  • Safety
Glasses Safety Glasses
  • Square / T-Bevel Square / T-Bevel
WARNINGS:
  • Be sure to obey all safety rules and recommendations set forth by tool manufacturers.
  • Wear safety glasses during the entire installation process.
  • Always comply with clearances set forth by the manufacturer of stoves, fireplaces, furnaces, and any other heat source.

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Directions

Determine the Desired Strap Length

Step 1

Determine the Desired Strap Length

  1. Measure the outer dimension of the beam. Figure A
  2. Calculate the length of strap based on the beam’s outer dimensions plus how many sides you want to cover.
  3. Cut the strap to length. Figure B
  4. Lightly score a v-groove into the strap to allow it to bend more easily at the corners.
TIP: Before cutting take into consideration the location of the clavos. You may need to trim from two sides to get the desired section of strap.

Apply Adhesive

Step 2

Apply Adhesive

Apply a ¼” bead of adhesive to the back of the strap, avoiding the edges.

Install Strap

Step 3

Install Strap

  1. Press the strap to the beam working from the center to ensure good contact between the adhesive and the beam.
  2. Screw the strap to the beam.
  3. Wipe off any excess adhesive with a clean cloth.
TIP:Placing screws at the base of the clavos will help conceal them.

Touch-up

Step 4

Touch-up

  1. Look at the strap from the ground. If the strap is not laying flat against the beam install additional screws.
  2. If screw heads are visible, hide them using black caulk or permanent marker.