LOCATION AND INSTALLATION OF SURFACE MOUNT POST - DECKING
Installing Post Mounts on Pressure-treated Wood Framing
IMPORTANT NOTES: » EACH POST MUST BE ATTACHED AS SHOWN TO ENSURE A CODE COMPLIANT AND SAFE INSTALLATION. » ALWAYS REFER TO YOUR LOCAL BUILDING CODE OFFICIAL PRIOR TO INSTALLING ANY RAILING SYSTEM TO ENSURE ALL CODE AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ARE MET. TREX ® CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPROPER OR NON-RECOMMENDED INSTALLATIONS. » WHEN INSTALLING TREX POST MOUNTS ON ACQ OR CCA SURFACES, USE AN APPROPRIATE ISOLATION BARRIER BETWEEN POST AND SURFACE (CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING CODE OFFICIAL IF NEEDED). » ENSURE THAT CORRECT SKU HARDWARE IS ORDERED FOR THE TYPE OF RAILING BEING INSTALLED. » CANNOT BE USED WITH TREX TRANSCEND COCKTAIL RAILING. TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED » Drill and/or screw gun » 1/2" (1.27 cm) drill bit for wood » Blocking - 2" x 8" (5.1 cm x 20.3 cm) pressure-treated Southern Yellow Pine or equivalent » Qty: 36 (per post) - 3" pressure-treated compatible wood screws
Corner Post Installation
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2" x 8" Pressure-treated Cross bracing frame
1. Install 2 " x 8 " (5.1 cm x 20.3 cm) cross bracing frame in between joists at 7-1/4 " (18.4 cm). Attach a total of twelve 3 " (7.6 cm) pressure-treated compatible screws (not provided) .
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Blocking boards
PARTS » (1) Post mount
» (2) Guide blocks » (18) #8-15 x 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) screws » (2) 10 x 1" (2.5 cm) Self- tapping screws
2. Install two 2 " x 8 " (5.1 cm x 20.3 cm) boards as blocking under post location. Securely attach blocking using a total of twenty-four 3 " (7.6 cm) pressure-treated compatible screws (not provided) . NOTE: TO ENSURE THE BLOCKING IS FULLY SECURE, USE THE AMOUNT OF SCREWS INDICATED ABOVE. TIP: USE TWO ADDITIONAL SCREWS TO “SANDWICH” BLOCKING BOARDS TOGETHER FOR EASIER ATTACHMENT TO FRAMING.
SKU ALPOSTHWDECK (this SKU SOLD SEPARATELY and must be used for code-approved applications)
Line Post Installation
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Cross bracing frame
» (4) 3/8" x 6" (1 cm x
15.2 cm) Hex cap bolts
» (1) Back plate » (8) Flat washers » (4) Hex nuts
Cross bracing frame
3. Install two 2" x 8" (5.1 cm x 20.3 cm) cross bracing frames in between joists at 7-1/4" (18.4 cm). Attach a total of twelve 3" (7.6 cm) pressure-treated compatible screws (not provided).
NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements. 57
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