1.   The galvanized finish of the steel blends with the silvery hues of the canopy branches.

2.   Ease the cut-off column onto the base and secure it with angled galvanized finish nails.

3.   Grinding down is not a good idea because grinding will take off the galvanized finish, and the nail points will be prone to rust.

4.   Nail the board in place with galvanized finish nails.