Questions and Answers for HOFT End Post Kit 44 in. x 3 in. x 3 in. Black Aluminum Railing End Post and Hardware - Kit A4

A:  Hi Nick and thanks for reaching out. You can not install our HOFT posts directly into the dirt. All our HOFT Post kits can be used for in-ground installation, but you have to dig an 8” diameter cylinder hole x 48” deep (minimum 36’’ deep), pour concrete into it and then slide the post into the concrete when it is still liquid. The post needs to be approximately 22" to 23’’ in concrete and 74" above ground to make a 6’ high fence. Therefore if you using these guidelines and were installing our 44'' in-ground, you would have an approximate 22'' high fence, so in this case we would recommend using our HOFT 96'' Post kits made especially for in-ground installation. Depending on the height of your fence (if you are seeking a 4-foot high above-ground fence) you could also use our HOFT 73.5'' Post kit. Please for more information and our installation guide and technical drawing please contact us at info@hoftsolutions.com Thank you and please have a wonderful day. HOFT Team.

A:  Hi TVhanging and thanks for reaching out. Yes, some customers have done it in the past, but please make sure to correctly anchor your posts on a reinforced wood deck or concrete slab, and our structure will definitely hold the weight. Thank you and please have a wonderful day. HOFT Team.

A:  Hi Mpferg and thanks for reaching out. Our HOFT Anchor Plate measures 5 ¼’’ x 5 ¼’’and its thickness is ¼’’. We recommend leaving a 1’’ space on either side of the Anchor Plate when installing on either wood or concrete, to avoid tearing the wood or concrete that the Anchor Plate is screwed onto. Thank you and please have a wonderful day. HOFT Team.

A:  Hi Montaser and thanks for reaching out. All our HOFT Posts can be cut to your desired height, but please be sure when cutting HOFT posts to your desired length, to only use a circular or miter saw with a carbide blade. IMPORTANT NOTE: HOFT Posts have threaded screw tubes, to attach the base plate, at one post end only; be sure to cut the top end of the post (an ‘’arrow’’ sticker indicates the bottom end), so the anchor plate can be easily screwed to the post afterwards. Thank you and please have a wonderful day and Happy New Year. HOFT Team.

A:  Hi Connie and thanks for reaching out. I am not sure if you are referring to our HOFT 96'' Post kits that are especially for the dig-in-ground fence. If so here is our HOFT Part # USKEP9601 = Kit A8 – One 96 in. End Post & Hardware. Please if you should need any further information please do not hesitate to contact us directly at info@hoftsolutions.com Thank you and please have a wonderful summer. HOFT Team.

A:  Hi Ellie1200 and thanks for reaching out. Yes, if you cut our HOFT posts from the top and with a circular or miter saw with a carbide blade, then you should have no problem attaching your HOFT posts to our Anchor Plates. However, we do recommend leaving a 1’’ space on either side of the Anchor Plate when installing on either wood or concrete, to avoid tearing the wood or concrete that the Anchor Plate is screwed onto. Usually professionals use a 3/8’’ x 3’’ Hilti hexagonal head lag bolts for installation in wood. Thank you and please have a wonderful summer. HOFT Team.

A:  Hi Konia and thanks for reaching out. Our HOFT Posts are 3’’ x 3’’ post with 1.125’’ wide groove. Designed for 5/4 wood boards and 1’’ composite boards. Please contact us directly at info@hoftsolutions.com if you should need our technical drawings of our HOFT Posts. Thank you Konia and please have a wonderful summer. HOFT Team.