Installation Guide

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HOW TO INSTALL DECKING
HOW TO INSTALL JOIST MOUNT POSTS
ALL INSTRUCTIONS BELOW ARE FOR METAL POSTS ONLY; NO PRESSURE-TREATED
POSTS ARE TO BE USED FOR THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Wood Frame (Inside Mount) Overview Wood Frame (Fascia Mount) Overview
GENERAL GUIDELINES
Trex
®
Signature™
Fascia Mount Kit
SKU - XXFMNTWOOD
F
Trex Fascia Mount Corner
Bracket Kit (Brackets, Bolts,
Nuts, Washers, & Screws)
SKU - XXCORNERFMNTWOOD
G
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)
Screws
» (18) #8-15 x 1-1/4"
(3.2 cm) 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 flat against framing. Route/trim out
back side of fascia to allow for fit over bolt locations.
NOTES:
» Trex fascia should be installed prior to installing any outside
joist post mounts.
» Can only be used with Trex
®
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
separately.
XX denotes color BK-Black, BZ-Bronze, WT-White