Sidemount Metal Post To Concrete Wall

We often get asked what options and recommendations are out there for installing an iron fence on top of a concrete surface or wall top.

Sidemount metal post to concrete wall.

4 3 8 x3 concrete wedge anchor 4 3 8 x3 hex lag screw 10 3 8 flat washers 4 screws with white snap cap galvanized steel made in the usa. In this video driveway dudes ross shows you how to easily fit and secure a post to a concrete block wall. All exposed metal is to be stainless galvanized or coated to prevent rust. 3ft iron fence installed on a wall top between columns.

Holes are drilled into the concrete with a hammer drill. By following this video you will be able to do it y. Finally each base plate is secured to the concrete using concrete anchor bolts. A concrete drop in anchor is a steel expansion sheath that is tapered at the bottom and has a cone shaped expander plug.

Slip the concrete sleeve anchor into the hole. First drill the proper size pilot hole 3 8 in 1 2 in etc through the wood or metal and into the concrete. Here is an example. Side mount railing posts are ideal if you want to use every inch of space on your deck or staircase.

A good rule of thumb when side mounting is to attach at least one third of the post below the top level of the concrete. The plate includes holes through which you can install drilled concrete anchor bolts to hold the fence post in place. Slim side mount railing posts have the same function they are simply installed with a thick plate between the post and the fascia of your project. It may be a wall backyard patio or an elevated curb but the installation is the same.

Fits 4 x4 vinyl fence post 150 wall or less actual dimension width 3 5 8 x 3 5 8 designed to fit end corner or line post comes with mounting hardware for concrete or wood deck. The post base for 4x4 also offers adjustability around the anchor bolt to achieve optimum post placement. Wood is to be treated. Hold the object you re fastening firmly against the wall because the anchor will draw it only slightly tighter as you tighten the screw or nut.

Metal base plates are welded to the bottom of each post. Posts to concrete walls. Post and column bases secure the bottom of post and column bases secure the bottom of posts or columns to concrete and are perfect for decks or patio covers. A third option for attaching a post to solid concrete or concrete block is side mounting which works well on an elevated masonry base such as steps or a raised concrete porch.

Models are available for attaching to existing hardened concrete wet concrete as well as wood. When inserting fixtures into top of wall shape concrete to drain water away from fixture. Exposed steel is to be isolated from wall reinforcement. To install them a hole is drilled and the anchor is driven into the hole until it is flush with the concrete.

All exposed rebar is to be painted or coated.