INSTALLING TREX SIGNATURE POSTS AND/OR TREX SIGNATURE CROSSOVER POSTS ON WOOD OR CONCRETE/ CONTINUED
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10. S lide post sleeve over post and down to rest
» Metal backplate is only required for 2.5" (64 mm) post in IRC installations. (Consult local code official for more information.)
on decking surface. Snap two piece skirt over post sleeve.
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NOTE: Shims can be used to plumb post sleeves. INSTALLING TREX SIGNATURE POSTS ON CONCRETE
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5. U sing post a template, mark locations of holes. 6. Drill through decking and blocking boards using 5/8" diameter bit (long drill bit will be required).
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7. Insert (2) stainless
steel barrier strips (not provided) under the mounting bolt holes. BARRIER STRIPS ARE
3/8" (10 mm)
REQUIRED ONLY IF ATTACHING POST DIRECTLY TO PRESSURE-TREATED FRAMING. barrier
Pre-drill Hole 1. U sing post as a template, mark locations of the four holes and drill into concrete at least 2-5/8" (67 mm) using a 3/8" (10 mm) masonry bit. NOTE: You can either set drill bit to correct depth on drill or mark drill bit with tape at required dimension to ensure all holes are drilled at correct depth.
8. Attach posts using four
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3/8" x 6" (10 mm x 152 mm) hex cap bolts, washers, and nuts, along with aluminum back plate on underside of blocking. If the project requires IRC compliance,
this back plate MUST be installed under the decking to ensure this will meet code compliance. Reference SKU part number ALPOSTHWDECK for
2. C lean out holes to remove all concrete dust using a shop vacuum or other appropriate tool.
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required hardware and aluminum plate. (Consult local code official for more information on IRC Compliance.)
INSTALLING PRESSURE-TREATED POSTS, POST SLEEVES, AND SKIRTS TO USE WITH TREX SIGNATURE RAILING 9. NOTE: PLEASE REFER TO LOCAL BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO ATTACHING PRESSURE TREATED POSTS.
barrier
3. Insert (2) stainless steel barrier strips (not provided) under mounting bolt holes (these can be purchased on ShopTrex.com). Use appropriate shims if posts are not plumb. Secure posts using four TREX SUPPLIED 3/8" x 3-3/4" (10 mm x 95 mm) wedge anchors. Reference SKU part number ALPOSTHWCONC for required hardware (wedge anchors, washers, and nuts). NOTES: » W hen using hammer to tap anchors in place, keep threaded nut at top of anchor in order to not damage threads. » Recommended torque for anchors is 30 ft-lbs.
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