Surface Mounting Post Installation
BLOCK OR STONE RETAINING WALLS:
Extra precautions should be considered before
attempting to install
Surface Mounting
Posts
onto block or stone walls. The walls must be in
good condition and must be able to support the
extra wind load that will be applied to these
types of walls when fencing is attached to them.
We recommend that you get an approval of
proposed work prior to installation by local
building authorities or a structural engineer.
Block or stone walls need to be a minimum of 8"
wide for proper attachment of both 4" and 5"
Surface Mounting Posts. Use the same
installation procedure as for concrete and
follow steps 1 thru 9.
WOOD OR COMPOSITE DECKS:
Both wood and composite decking material must be
in good condition and the substructure must be
strong enough to support your fence, railing, or
patio cover. Never rely on just the plank boards
for supporting
Surface Mounting Posts.
- Measure and locate where each Surface
Mounting Post is to attach to the deck.
- Firmly attach wood backer blocks that are
a minimum of 1.5" thick to the under side of
deck where Surface Mounting Posts will attach.
These wood backer blocks must be of good
material and securely fastened to the joists,
stringers or ledger boards.
- Determine where each Surface Mounting Post
will be located. Mark holes and drill 4 holes.
We recommend using a 1/2" diameter lag bolts
that are at least 4" long or 3/8" diameter
carriage bolts, washers and nuts. For maximum
strength we recommend that you use 4 lag bolts
or 4 carriage bolts to securely fasten each
Surface Mounting Post to the deck.
- Install the Surface Mounting Post and
level. (We recommend using composite
shims)
- Tighten all 4 lags or carriage bolts.
- Slide the vinyl post over the Surface
Mounting Post.
- Repeat steps 2 thru 6 until all Surface
Mounting Posts are installed.
Download
printable PDF instructions for installing
Surface Mounting Posts