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A simple guide to installing our NeoTimber® composite balustrade posts onto a solid concrete base.

Learn how to position and fix both your composite balustrade base plate and post sleeve securely onto a concrete surface. Installing composite balustrade posts onto concrete is straight-forward for anyone competent with DIY. Please note that we recommend securely fixing your balustrade post using appropriate masonry bolts. Follow the simple steps below to get started…

To conclude, there are many reasons why you should opt for composite over an exterior wooden balustrade. Composite material is a more long-life product than traditional timber, meaning your balustrades will look their best for longer. On top of this, the metal framework beneath the composite material makes our balustrades are far more structurally sound product, meaning it is a safer, more dependable protective barrier for any raised decking or balcony builds. Finally, with our customisable, modular system, and our range of gorgeous colours, our composite solution provides you with more oppurtunities to create a balustrade that properly fits in with your space.

Step #1.

First, position the post with the metal base (J-LV-0215-36) where you want to install your railing. Next, use a marker or pencil to mark the drilling hole positions as shown in diagram 27.

installing composite balustrade posts
install composite balustrade posts

Step #2.

Next, drill into the floor where you have placed your marks as shown in diagram 28.

Step #3.

Insert the plastic anchors into the drilled holes as shown in diagram 29.

how to install composite balustrade posts
installing composite balustrade posts

Step #4.

Position the metal base of the post mount (J-LV-0215-36) over the pre-drilled holes. Insert the screws as shown in diagram 30.

Step #5.

Fix and tighten each screw. Once complete, your post should look like diagram 31.

install composite balustrade posts
how to install composite balustrade posts

Step #6.

Install the post sleeve (N-JM088) over the post as shown in diagram 32.

Step #7.

Place the post skirt (K-LV-0119) over the post sleeve as shown in diagram 33.

installing composite balustrade posts
install composite balustrade posts

Step #8.

Finally, place the post cap (L-LV-0120) on top of the post sleeve as shown in diagram 34.

To conclude, there are many reasons why you should opt for composite over an exterior wooden balustrade. Composite material is a more long-life product than traditional timber, meaning your balustrades will look their best for longer. On top of this, the metal framework beneath the composite material makes our balustrades are far more structurally sound product, meaning it is a safer, more dependable protective barrier for any raised decking or balcony builds. Finally, with our customisable, modular system, and our range of gorgeous colours, our composite solution provides you with more oppurtunities to create a balustrade that properly fits in with your space.

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