Some vinyl railing installations need a 4 by 4 pressure treated post with a vinyl post sleeve placed over top.
Installing vinyl deck posts.
This is the most common installation and the simplest if the post aligns with a floor joist see detail a below.
Railings is a structural steel post that can be mounted on wood or concrete in lieu of using a pressure treated post.
To completely waterproof a vinyl deck that has posts either fasten the posts to the fascia of the building or completely cover surface mounted posts with a waterproof membrane and clad.
Outside the end joist.
Staggering the holes avoids splitting the post along the grain lines.
The idea of quickly installing a post where you want on either a wood framed deck concrete or even stone surface is appealing.
Light weight design makes installation fast and easy.
Step 1 remove any old lattice with a flat pry bar.
When installing a post on a concrete patio or wood deck you will need a post mount.
Drill holes the same diameter as the carriage bolts you will use.
Be careful not to damage the porch deck or support columns when removing existing lattice.
When fastening metal rails or posts to a vinyl deck surface all pilot holes should be filled with a sealant before screws are inserted.
With the right post anchors or hardware you can get some impressive aesthetic results and greatly reduce the potential for rot.
Cut the lattice into pieces with a reciprocating saw if you are having trouble removing it.
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.
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.
Low maintenance with no sanding scraping or painting required.
Bolt the post mount on to concrete or wood and then place a vinyl post sleeve over the mount.
If the old lattice is stapled find step 2 make sure nothing is living under your deck or porch.
Do not install new lattice.