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Using the Titan anchors on a newly covered vinyl deck
Is securing the Titan post anchor system to a vinyl deck ok??

Will it be waterproof after screwing though the vinyl?

How tall of a 4x4 post can I use if it's going to be free standing without much additional support?
After building our deck we realized that we don't have much privacy from our neighbors so here is what I'd like to do...

Use the 4x4 Titan Post Anchor ...

Traditional post to joist versus surface mounted post
I have been reading through the text on the different tests for the 6x6 and 4x4 Titan anchors. How do the test results compare to the less modern,traditional ...

Anchoring Pergola to Floating Deck
I'm in the process of putting together a floating deck about a foot off the ground as seen here.

At that site, they are adamant about not recommending ...

Using Titan anchor for privacy fence panel on deck
Can the 4x4 Titan post anchor be used for attaching privacy fence divides on a deck?

Privacy Fence on Concrete
I am working on installing a 6' privacy fence on top of a short (6") concrete wall, with the fence having both 4x4 and 6x6 posts.

I've seen the great ...

Would this work?
I am planning on building a 110 foot wrap around fence in the front of my house. It would be 7 ft high with a trellis on top, the lower part would be a ...

Concrete Installations
I would like to see an application of these post anchors in concrete. I find almost no information on the Internet. How far from the edge of the concrete ...

4x4 Titan Post Anchors and Pergola Roof
Can I use the Titan Post Anchor on a 4" x 4" x 7'6" post which will have rails attached between them and a pergola on top the other end of the pergola ...

Attaching Titan Anchor to Concrete
What length of concrete screws should be used? The web page shows a packet of 1/4" x 2 1/4" but for wood surfaces everything suggests using a 3" long fastener....

Can I use Titan Post Anchors on a 6x6 PT retaining wall?
I've built a 3' high retaining wall using PT 6x6's with gravel back fill. It is possible to use the Titan Post anchors to install regular deck style railing ...

Levelling a Post on a Concrete Surface with Gasket Kit
How would you level a post on a concrete surface with the gasket kit while using the Titan Post Anchor?

Would you place a shim (washer) between the ...

Composite decking and titan post anchor
Can the Titan post anchor be used on a composite deck surface?

Titan Post Anchor on Flagstone
I would like to install the titan post anchor of flagstone for my friends flagstone patio. The lattice covered 2x4 & 4x4 arrangement is held up by brick ...

Post Anchor for Posts with Sail Shades
I would like to install posts on my deck outside (concrete pebble layer). I will be attaching a large eye hook at the top to hang sail shades from. My ...

Free standing Post for Gate
I've been looking for a post anchor for a while now, that can be anchored to a concrete wall, as I need to put up a gate in my carport.

The Titan Post ...

Blocking between Joists for Post Anchor Installation
What is the best way to block the deck in-between the joists for the posts. What is the best way for building the blocks?

Would 2 boards laid flat ...

Titan Post Anchor for Supporting a Roof Top Deck?
Can titan post anchor bases offer sufficient uplift support so that they can be used to support a deck roof?

I am thinking of a relatively flat 12'...

Trex Decking Post Skirt and Titan Post Anchor
We are planning to install the composite wood decking made by Trex. Will the Titan post anchors work with the Trex post skirts? We weren't sure if the ...

Securing Wood Posts to a GeoStone Retaining Wall
I have been going over your website thinking this is exactly what I need for my project. I hope so.

In my backyard, I have a patio made with paver stone ...

Small Fence on Retaining Wall
We have an existing concrete retaining wall on which we would like to install a wooden fence. We'd be using 4x4 PT posts about 5' tall. The wall would ...

Odd post size. Which size Anchor? 4x4 or 6x6?
I have 4 3/8" x 4 3/8" posts.

Which size of anchor should I order - the 4x4 or 6x6? Space is a problem, so I would like to use the 4x4 if possible.

Attaching Titan Post Anchors to Blue Stone caps
I'm building a pergola over a concrete paver patio,
but the retaining wall is field stone with blue stone caps.

What would be the best method of attaching ...

Titan on Concrete Patio Surface
I am installing a wood railing system on an elevated concrete patio.

Assuming that the concrete is cured, does the Titan anchor provide the lateral ...

Titan Post Anchor Sizes
Can I use wood posts that are smaller than 4x4 with the Titan Post Anchor?

Titan Post Anchor Installation On Concrete
The Titan post anchor be installed over concrete, right? I just want to make sure before I get it.

8x8 Titan Post Anchor
I'm looking for a 8x8 Titan Post Anchor anchor to accommodate 8"x8" posts. Is there a Titan post anchor available for this size ?

Brazilian Hardwoods with Titan Anchor
How will the Titan Anchor work on Brazilian Hardwoods? Do you need to use the Stainless Steel so not to discolor the wood as non-stainless steel screws ...

Using Posts for a Pergola Awning Combination
I am putting a pergola type awning onto my existing
deck. The current deck is about 8' from grade with 6x6 post. I want to support the awning using 6x6 ...

Titan Post Skirt for Pergola Posts
This inquiry is in regards to Titan Post skirt which I am very interested in. I am getting aluminum pergola kit with 4" x 4" posts.

I need skirts for ...

Instruction Comment on Post Anchor
I love the sturdiness of the post anchors. However I think that your instructions should inform the builder to stain or paint the post and deck before ...

Seating the Anchor to Post Bottom
How much force is needed to get the anchor seated into the 4x4?

After drilling with the hole saw, there is still about 2 inches.

Do you have to ...

Titan Post Anchors - Support Posts
Will the post anchor for a 6"x6'x10'wood post on a concrete slab be strong enough to hold post in place. I am building a roof over the patio and tieing ...

Titan Anchor Colors and Ipe
I have two questions for you re: the titan anchor.

I love the product, but was wondering if it was available in any other color than black. We're ...

Titan Post Anchors
I am using Timbertech Floorizon (hollow profile, picture attached) decking and was wondering if the Titan Post Anchor would still work. If I used longer ...

Titan Post Anchor Sizes with Trex Post Sleeves
I am an ambitious Do-It-Yourselfer and plan to install railing on a Trex deck already built.

I looked a long time for the proper anchors and didn't ...

Connecting Stair Railing Posts with Titan Post Anchor
I am using your post connectors (Titan Post Anchor) and would like to use them on the stairs. Any ideas on how to reinforce underneath the steps?

ACQ Lumber and the Titan Post Anchor
Can I use the Titan post anchor with the ACQ treated lumber?

Trex deck posts and Titan Post Anchor
Will the Titan Post Anchor work with Trex composite deck posts?

Attaching Post Anchor to Finished Deck Surface
My deck has already been finished and now I want to put railings on the deck. Can I just attach the titan post anchor and post right to the deck surface?...

Architectural Drawings For Titan Post Anchor
We are an architectural firm in New York City, and are currently preparing a set of working drawings for a client's new deck.

We are interested in specifying ...

Short Fence with Gate on Concrete Slab Not rated yet
I would like to put up a 6 foot high fence on the side of the house with a 32" wide gate. The total length of fence and gate is only 57".

The latch ...

Azek Trademark Railing and Post Skirt over Titan Anchor Not rated yet
I am installing Azek Trademark railing and I want to use Titan post anchor. I want to know if the Azek post skirts fit over base?

can you install a 6x6 post to concrete patio pavers? Not rated yet
I had a patio installed two years ago, it has approx 3 feet of stone/chip/sand mix under it, obviously post hole digging concerns me due to shifting existing ...

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