Installation Guide

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.
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
Post Sleeve
4x4 Wood
Post
VER-0018-LIT 2/10
Concrete
Concrete Fastener
(Not included)
Figure 3
Post Sleeve Surface
Mount Bracket
Figure 4
Figure 2
Figure 1
4x4
Wood Post
3.5"
3.25"
3.25"
8.5"
3.5"
Trimmed end
is inserted in
the post mount