Palmako CP3676 Notice De Montage page 5

Installation manual
Painting and maintenance
Wood is a natural material, growing and adapting depending on weather conditions. Large and small
cracks, colour tone differences and changes, as well as a changing structure of wood are not errors,
but a result of wood growing and a peculiarity of wood as a natural material.
Unprocessed wood (except for foundation joists) becomes greyish after having been left untouched for
a while, and can be turn blue and become mouldy. To protect the wooden details of your carport, you
must immediately process them with a wood preservative.
We recommend that you cover your carport in advance with a colourless wood impregnation agent.
Only this will prevent moisture penetration.
After the carport assembly is completed, we recommend for the conclusive finishing a weather
protection paint that will protect wood from moisture and UV radiation.
When painting, use high quality tools and paints, follow the paint application manual and
manufacturer's safety and usage instructions. Never paint a surface in strong sunlight or rainy
weather. Consult a specialist regarding paints suitable for unprocessed softwood and follow the paint
manufacturer's instructions.
Having been properly painted, your carport's lifetime will increase substantially. We recommend that
you inspect the carport thoroughly once every six months.
2 Preparation for assembly
Tools and preparation of components
To assemble the carport, you will need the following tools:
ladder
assembly aid hammer
screwdriver
water-level saw
knife
measuring tape pliers
drill
ADVICE: To avoid splinters, we recommend that you wear the corresponding protective gloves during
the assembly process.