2" x 8"

Reinforcement

Boards

3" Stainless

Steel Fasteners

Wood Post Sleeve Surface Mount

Veranda White Composite Railing systems are designed to work with a number of different decking materials and surfaces. Before initiating any project, obtain a copy of your local building codes and understand them thoroughly. Local building code requirements will always supersede any and all suggested procedures and measurements in the following installation guideline.

Note: For more detailed instructions visit us online at www.goveranda.com. For wood/composite applications; consumers must purchase: (4) Grade 5 galvanized

5-1/2" x 5/16" diameter bolts with matching nuts and 1-1/2 " diameter washers included.

For Wood Surface Installation:

1. Determine the desired location(s) and finished height of the post sleeve from the deck surface.

3.5"

3.5"

Figure 1

4x4

Wood Post

Trimmed end is inserted in the post mount

Figure 2

3.25"

Post Sleeve

8.5"

3.25"

2. The thickness of the wood/composite deck and reinforcement boards underneath the deck should be a minimum of 4". (Two treated and structurally sound 2" x 8" lumber under the deck board, Fig 4). Fasten the reinforcement boards with 3" stainless steel fasteners as shown (Fig 1).

4x4

Wood Post

Post Mount

3. Use the base of the mount as a template and mark the four corner holes on the deck surface.

Deck Board

4. Drill four 3/8" holes at the marked locations, drilling through the deck board and the reinforcement boards. Drill a 3/8" drainage hole within the square created by the base of the mount.

5/16"

Galvanized Nut

(Not included) 5. Locate the mount by aligning the mount corner holes over the drilled holes.

6. Insert the trimmed end of the 4" x 4" wood post (included) into the mount.

Ensure that the post in plumb and true.

7. If necessary, place a shim under the mount to make the post plumb and true.

Figure 3

Decking

8. Insert a 5/16" x 5" galvanized hex bolt into the mount holes and the drilled holes. (Galvanized bolts & nuts, not included)

9. Fasten the four bolts underneath the reinforcement boards with the 5/16"

Fender washer (included in kit) and 5/16" galvanized hex nuts (Fig 3).

2x8

2x8

5/16" x 5"

Galvanized Bolt

(Not included)

5/16"

Fender

Washer

10. Slide the post sleeve over the 4" x 4" treated wood post until it contacts the base of the mount.

Figure 4

Wood Post Sleeve Surface Mount

Veranda White Composite Railing systems are designed to work with a number of different decking materials and surfaces. Before initiating any project, obtain a copy of your local building codes and understand them thoroughly. Local building code requirements will always supersede any and all suggested procedures and measurements in the following installation guideline.

Note: To ensure proper fastening, it is recommended that the concrete thickness be a minimum of 4 " unless otherwise specified by local building codes. For more detailed instructions visit us online at www.goveranda.com

For Concrete Surface Installation:

1. Determine the desired location(s) and finished height of the post sleeve from the deck surface.

2. Trim the post sleeve to the desired length.

3. Ensure the treated 4”x 4” (generally 3.5” x 3.5” actual) wood post is structurally sound and code compliant. Trim sides to 3.5” if necessary.

4. Use the base of the mount as a template and mark the four corner holes for the concrete fasteners (concrete fasteners not included in kit).

5. Drill the marked holes per the local building code requirements. Generally the hole should be 1/2” deeper than the engagement of the fastener. Blow the hole clean of dust and debris (Fig 3).

6. Locate the mount by aligning the mount corner holes over the drilled holes.

7. Insert the trimmed end of the 4”x 4” wood post (included) into the mount.

Ensure that the post in plumb and true.

8. If necessary, place a shim under the mount to make the post plumb and true.

9. Fasten mount to concrete per local building code requirements (Fig 4). Repeat for the remaining fasteners.

10. Slide the post sleeve over the 4”x 4” treated wood post until it contacts the base of the mount.

3.5

"

3.5

"

Post Sleeve Surface

Mount Bracket

Post Sleeve

Concrete Fastener

(Not included)

Concrete

Figure 1

4x4

Wood Post

Trimmed end is inserted in the post mount

Figure 2

3.25

"

4x4 Wood

Post

8.5

"

3.25

"

Figure 3 Figure 4

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