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

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

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 pergola posts
install composite pergola 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 pergola posts
installing composite pergola 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 pergola posts
how to install composite pergola 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 pergola posts
install composite pergola posts

Step #8.

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

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