INSTALLING PORCH POSTS
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Step 1:
Measure porch opening. Subtract
3/4" to measurement to account
for tie down plates.
Step 2:
Measure and cut Post to length.
Note:For 42" railing, do not cut
any off bottom, just top of post.
For 36" railing, do not cut off
more than 6" of bottom, then cut
balance off top.
Step 3:
Insert top and bottom tie down
plates into ends of Post.
Step 4:
Position Post into place and
plumb. Mark placement of tie
down plates.
Step 5:
Turn Post a quarter turn
clockwise to expose tie down
attachment screw holes.
Step 6:
Secure top & bottom tie down
plates to header and floor using
screws provided.
Tip:For concrete installation, tapcon anchors
are recommended. (not provided)
Step 7:
Turn post back into position.
Step 8:
At each end of the 4 sides of
Post, pre-drill attachment screw
holes (11/64" bit) through Post
and reinforcement.
Step 9:
Secure Post to top&bottom tie
downplateswithscrewsprovided.
Step 10:
Install trim pieces into place
around top and bottom of the
post to complete installation.
upper tie down plate
lower tie down plate
CertainTeed Corporation
P.O. Box 860 •Valley Forge, Pa.19482
tiedownplate
4piecetrim
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For 42" railing, do not cut any off
bottom, just top of post.
For 36" railing, do not cut off
more than 6" of bottom, then
cut balance off top.
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