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.
Installing vinyl deck posts.
When fastening metal rails or posts to a vinyl deck surface all pilot holes should be filled with a sealant before screws are inserted.
Drill holes the same diameter as the carriage bolts you will use.
Place a vinyl post cap on the top of the post and a post skirt on the bottom for aesthetic purposes.
This is the most common installation and the simplest if the post aligns with a floor joist see detail a below.
Low maintenance with no sanding scraping or painting required.
If the old lattice is stapled find step 2 make sure nothing is living under your deck or porch.
When installing a post on a concrete patio or wood deck you will need a post mount.
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.
If the post is between two joists you will need to use two connectors one on each nearby joist and bolt to post to the rim joist between the two connectors.
Supported by a transferable limited lifetime warranty.
Bolt the post mount on to concrete or wood and then place a vinyl post sleeve over the mount.
Staggering the holes avoids splitting the post along the grain lines.
Today s options for attaching posts to deck surfaces.
Step 1 remove any old lattice with a flat pry bar.
Some vinyl railing installations need a 4 by 4 pressure treated post with a vinyl post sleeve placed over top.
Outside the end joist.
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.
With the right post anchors or hardware you can get some impressive aesthetic results and greatly reduce the potential for rot.
Post install kit for 36 in.
Cut the lattice into pieces with a reciprocating saw if you are having trouble removing it.
Do not install new lattice.