{"product_id":"trex-surface-mount-aluminum-post-for-36-in-or-42-in-rail-height","title":"Trex Surface Mount Aluminum Post for 36 in. or 42 in. Rail Height","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTrex Surface Mount Aluminum Post for 36 in. or 42 in. Rail Height\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Trex Surface Mount Aluminum Post is a deck railing post designed to be mounted to the deck surface and support rails at either 36 in. or 42 in. finished rail height. Two post heights are available: 36 in. and 42 in. Sold as a single post; rails, balusters and hardware are sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mounts directly to the deck surface for flexible railing layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo rail heights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in 36 in. and 42 in. rail-height versions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum build:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum post construction for strength with low maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem matched:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made for Trex deck railing systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum will not rot, split or require painting like wood posts.\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\u003eTrex\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrex Aluminum Post, surface mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e['36\" rail height', '42\" rail height']\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 in. or 42 in. rail height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface-mounted railing post for decks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface mount to deck framing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack quantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 post per unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilding Materials \u0026gt; Decking \u0026amp; Railings\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 a single railing section corner, end or mid-run point; plan one post per corner and at required intermediate spacing per the railing system's span limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFit and Compatibility:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for Trex railing systems at 36 in. or 42 in. rail heights; Trex rails, balusters and post hardware are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ):\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What heights are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The post comes in 36 in. and 42 in. rail-height versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is it installed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is surface-mounted to the deck surface using appropriate fasteners into structural framing; hardware may be sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What material is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is an aluminum post, so it resists rot and corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is one post enough for a railing run?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e No, you need posts at each corner, end and at intermediate spacing required by the rail system's span rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is hardware included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The listing does not state included hardware; verify what is supplied with the specific post kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExpert Verdict — Reviewed by the SuperArbor Pro Desk\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurface-mount posts are the fastest way to retrofit railing on an existing deck, but anchor them into solid blocking or joists, not decking boards alone. Choose the 42 in. post where a taller guardrail is specified; the 36 in. version suits standard residential guards. 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