Attaching Posts To Deck Surface
They draw the baluster up closer to the deck edge and make a slightly firmer joint than surface mounted posts.
Attaching posts to deck surface. Simpson strong tie epb hot dip galvanized pier block elevated post base for 4x4 nominal lumber 87 model epb44phdg 11 74. To read pdf files you need the adobe acrobat reader 6 0 or higher. Installation to the 6 x 6 was easy with a little sledge hammer help. Deck railing posts are the foundation of a deck railing system.
Simpson strong tie pbs zmax galvanized standoff post base for 4x4 nominal lumber. The ultradeck surface mount post sleeve plate is used to mount a 4 x 4 wood post to deck concrete or other hard surfaces. With the right post anchors or hardware you can get some impressive aesthetic results and greatly reduce the potential for rot. Cut the post to the desired height of the railing the width of the framing you will attach it to and the thickness of the decking minus the thickness of the top cap if there will be one.
Purchased 9 6 x 6 titan post anchors to assemble to a new construction pt deck surface. Here we show posts for a 36 inch tall railing which is common. Today s options for attaching posts to deck surfaces. Buy 10 or more 12 96.
Don t lag bolt a deck railing post to the outer band board that s nailed to the ends of the floor joists. How to do it yourself patio deck preparing and attaching railing posts. 03 07 how to prepare the deck for a co. They must be strong.
The idea of quickly installing a post where you want on either a wood framed deck concrete or even stone surface is appealing. 00 00 how to cut and prepare the corner post. Mark the posts for a notch that is 1 1 2 inches deep and as long as the depth of the joist about 7 1 2 inches for a 2x8 joist about 9 1 2 inches for a 2x10. Shop this collection 57 model pbs44az 15 25.
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