Outside the end joist.
Installing vinyl deck posts.
When installing a post on a concrete patio or wood deck you will need a post mount.
This will make it easier 1 x research source you can also use a small carpenters cat s paw which will help pry off small nails.
Post install kit for 36 in.
With the right post anchors or hardware you can get some impressive aesthetic results and greatly reduce the potential for rot.
When fastening metal rails or posts to a vinyl deck surface all pilot holes should be filled with a sealant before screws are inserted.
Light weight design makes installation fast and easy.
Drill holes the same diameter as the carriage bolts you will use.
Step 1 remove any old lattice with a flat pry bar.
Mark for two holes in the posts that are each 1 inch from opposite sides of the post and 1 1 2 inches from the top or bottom of the joist.
Be careful not to damage the porch deck or support columns when removing existing lattice.
Some vinyl railing installations need a 4 by 4 pressure treated post with a vinyl post sleeve placed over top.
Bolt the post mount on to concrete or wood and then place a vinyl post sleeve over the mount.
If the post is between two joists you will need to use two connectors one on each nearby joist and bolt to post to the rim joist between the two connectors.
Cut the lattice into pieces with a reciprocating saw if you are having trouble removing it.
Railings is a structural steel post that can be mounted on wood or concrete in lieu of using a pressure treated post.
Staggering the holes avoids splitting the post along the grain lines.
Supported by a transferable limited lifetime warranty.
Today s options for attaching posts to deck surfaces.
Place a vinyl post cap on the top of the post and a post skirt on the bottom for aesthetic purposes.
If the old lattice is stapled find step 2 make sure nothing is living under your deck or porch.
Low maintenance with no sanding scraping or painting required.
This is the most common installation and the simplest if the post aligns with a floor joist see detail a below.