Installation Guide

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HOW TO INSTALL DECKING

NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.

HOW TO INSTALL JOIST MOUNT POSTS

Wood Frame (Inside Mount) Overview Wood Frame (Fascia Mount) Overview

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Trex Fascia Mount

Bracket Kit (Wood)

SKU - XXFMNTWOOD

Trex Fascia Mount Corner

Bracket Kit (Brackets, Bolts,

Nuts, Washers, & Screws)

SKU - XXCORNERFMNTWOOD

HELPFUL TOOLS

9/16" x 6" (14 mm x 152 mm)

or longer Drill Bit

Non-ferrous

Metal Cutting Blade

1/2" (13 mm)

Step Bit

Simpson

ML26Z**

(or similar)

Simpson

DTT2Z**

Simpson

L70Z**

(or similar)

Simpson

LUS28Z**

(or similar)

B C D E

Joist Mount Post for

Trex Composite Post Sleeve

SKU CPJMNTPOST63

» (1) Joist Mount Post

» (2) Guide blocks

» (2) 10 x 1" (2.5 cm)

Self-tapping screws

» (18) #8-15 x 1-1/4"

(3.2 cm)Self-tapping

screws

» (2) 1/2" x 8" Bolts,

Washers, & Nuts

Trex Joist Mount Post

for Trex Signature Railing

SKU XXJMNTPOST63

XX denotes color: (BK-Black,

BZ-Bronze, WT-White)

» (1) Joist Mount Post

» (2) 1/2" x 8" Bolts,

Washers, & Nuts*

» (1) Post Cap

» (1) Post Skirt

* Note: bolt heads,

washers, and nuts

are color matched

to joist mount post color

NOTE: To allow fascia to sit ﬂ at against framing, route/trim out back side

of fascia to allow for ﬁ t over bolt locations

NOTES:

Trex fascia should be installed prior to installing any outside joist

post mounts.

Can only be used with Signature 6' or less railing spans.

» Code-Approved Joist Mount Post Applications:

- 30" or less deck height - Code approval not

applicable

- IRC Compliant - Yes

- IBC Compliant - No

Minimum framing is 2"x 8" (51 mm x 203 mm)

(ensure all structural brackets are sized appropriately

for framing).

» Follow all structural bracket manufacturer's guidelines

for fastener selection and corrosion protection

requirements.

» Maximum OC framing is 16" (406 mm).

» This post is designed to cut-to-length and will

accommodate up to 42" (1067 mm) stair railing on

2" x 12" (51 mm x 305 mm) framing.

» Included template works for most, but not all,

applications. Review instructions carefully prior to

drilling holes, making sure to center holes on post.

» **

Simpson structural brackets are not included with

joist mount posts and must be purchased seperately.

XX denotes color BK-Black, BZ-Bronze, WT-White