Drill holes the same diameter as the carriage bolts you will use.
Installing vinyl deck posts.
Cut the lattice into pieces with a reciprocating saw if you are having trouble removing it.
Today s options for attaching posts to deck surfaces.
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.
Outside the end joist.
Railings is a structural steel post that can be mounted on wood or concrete in lieu of using a pressure treated post.
Some vinyl railing installations need a 4 by 4 pressure treated post with a vinyl post sleeve placed over top.
Place a vinyl post cap on the top of the post and a post skirt on the bottom for aesthetic purposes.
Bolt the post mount on to concrete or wood and then place a vinyl post sleeve over the mount.
Do not install new lattice.
Low maintenance with no sanding scraping or painting required.
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.
Be careful not to damage the porch deck or support columns when removing existing lattice.
The idea of quickly installing a post where you want on either a wood framed deck concrete or even stone surface is appealing.
If the old lattice is stapled find step 2 make sure nothing is living under your deck or porch.
When fastening metal rails or posts to a vinyl deck surface all pilot holes should be filled with a sealant before screws are inserted.
Light weight design makes installation fast and easy.
When installing a post on a concrete patio or wood deck you will need a post mount.
Staggering the holes avoids splitting the post along the grain lines.
Post install kit for 36 in.
This will make it easier 1 x research source you can also use a small carpenters cat s paw which will help pry off small nails.
Supported by a transferable limited lifetime warranty.
Step 1 remove any old lattice with a flat pry bar.