{"product_id":"color-guard-patriot-38-in-steel-support-post-with-bracket-for-deck-railing","title":"Color Guard Patriot 38 in. Steel Support Post with Bracket for Deck Railing","description":"\u003ch1\u003eColor Guard Patriot 38 in. Steel Support Post with Bracket for Deck Railing\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Color Guard Patriot is a 38 in. self-leveling steel support post with bracket for porch and deck railings. It installs on wood, concrete or composite surfaces and works with 36 in. and 42 in. rail heights. Universal fit with 38 in. and 44 in. post sleeves.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-leveling design:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Patriot provides a simple way to create a self-leveling post for porches or decks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple surfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Installs easily on wood, concrete or composite surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRail height fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works with 36 in. and 42 in. rail heights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve universal fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Universal with 38 in. and 44 in. post sleeves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel post mount construction for structural railing support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional anchor kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e The SPB-KIT adds an under-deck plate, lag bolts and hardware for anchoring as an alternative to lag screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications Table:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor Guard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSell unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 post with bracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePatriot Steel Post Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38 in. post (works with 36 in. and 42 in. rail heights)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePost size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUniversal with 38 in. and 44 in. post sleeves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-leveling railing support post for porch or deck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLag screw mounting, or SPB-KIT under-deck plate anchoring (blocking required with kit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCoverage \u0026amp; How Much You Need:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne post supports one railing section; posts are placed at panel ends and intermediate points per your railing system's spacing requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFit and Compatibility:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits Color Guard railing systems at 36 in. and 42 in. rail heights and accepts 38 in. and 44 in. post sleeves. Post sleeves, rail kits and the optional SPB-KIT anchor hardware are sold separately; blocking must be added when using the SPB-KIT.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ):\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is included with the post?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e One 38 in. Patriot steel support post with bracket is included per piece ordered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can it be installed on concrete?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it installs on wood, concrete or composite surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What rail heights does it support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e It works with 36 in. and 42 in. rail heights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which post sleeves fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is universal with 38 in. and 44 in. post sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the SPB-KIT for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The SPB-KIT provides an under-deck plate, lag bolts and hardware to anchor the post as an alternative to lag screws; you must also add blocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are sleeves included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e No, post sleeves and railing components are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExpert Verdict — Reviewed by the SuperArbor Pro Desk\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA self-leveling post mount like the Patriot simplifies deck rail layout because small surface irregularities are absorbed by the bracket. Confirm your blocking or substrate can carry the railing loads, and pair with the correct post sleeve height for a finished look. 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