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07-27-14, 09:50 AM

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Best application for Cedar post skirts

I bought 12 of these cedar wood post skirts. What is the best way to glue these in place? Should I use Titebond 3 and clamp them for a few hours? Here is the link to the product. Wood Post Skirt for Titan Wood Post Anchor - DecksDirect.com

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07-27-14, 11:05 AM

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Titebond III is good for exterior use. Pin nailing helps as well as clamping together.

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07-27-14, 03:28 PM

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I don't have a pin nailer. I borrowed my uncle's Porter Cable 16-gauge finish nailer. If I use that with 16 gauge 1" nails would that be safe? Thanks.

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07-27-14, 06:24 PM

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I'd go with 1 1/4" if you are attaching them to the 4x4. 16 gauge is fine.

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How long would you clamp the cedar post skirt joints for? Right now I still have the clamps on 3 hours later. Is that too long?

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Just clamps, no fasteners, at least overnight. With fasteners, any time. Your main use for clamps would be to align them for nailing.

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