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 Alex, Thanks for contacting us! Yes, our HOFT posts can be cut to the desired size, you can use a circular saw or miter saw with a carbide blade. Cut from the top as you'll need the threading at the bottom for the anchor plate. The top cap will fit perfectly even if the post is cut. Have a great day, HOFT Team!

A:  Hi Jeff, Thanks for contacting us! All depending on the height you set your rail block, you can have 7 or 8 boards. The width of the boards can be anything to your liking, however the boards that we show on our site of customer's different projects are 5-inch wide boards. Thanks, HOFT Team!

A:  Hi Jorge, Thanks for contacting us! Yes you can use only the top portion of the post. The rail block is the part that defines the height of the 1st board, you would have to adjust the rail block accordingly and insert your boards on the top portion to achieve this type of installation. Please contact us directly at; info@hoftsolutions.com if you have more concerns. Thanks, HOFT Team!

A:  Hi Tyler, The measurements for the plate are in mm. The outside dimensions of the anchor plate are 5’’1/4 x 5’’1/4, and 1/4” thick. The biggest holes (outside holes) are the ones you should be looking at for the anchor screws. Anchor bolts must be 3/8” x 3 ½” or 3” is accepted as well. Have a great day, HOFT Team!

A:  Hi Mike, We aren't too worried about the strength of the boards, and we believe it would be strong enough to withstand the weight of a TV, however the most important part is the strength of the anchoring. You can use lag bolts 3/8 x 3'' if anchoring on a deck or concrete anchor bolts (3/8’’ x 3’’1/2). Thanks, HOFT Team!

A:  Hi goeckjo, You can add a gate to our HOFT aluminum post kits. Our gate kit will be available in the US as of early 2023. Feel free to contact us at: info@hoftsolutions.com for the picture of the gate that our US clients are building. Thanks, HOFT Team!

A:  Hi Tracie, The post that you're inquiring about is the line post but unfortunately it is on B/O approximately until the end of October. Keep in mind that when installing a line post, there are boards on both sides so you would need to close you project on both ends with most likely 2 end posts. The distance between wood boards is 6 feet and 5 feet for composite boards to avoid warping, therefore 8 feet would be too long. Thanks HOFT Team!

A:  Hi Steel! The gap in between boards is 1/2 in. Thanks! HOFT Team

A:  Hi DevB, Thank you for your interest in our products! From what we understand, yes you can use one HOFT post. Since our spacers are shaped like a ''H'', if ever you slide two spacers instead of one in between each board you will have a 2'' spacing. If ever you have any other questions or would like to send us picture so we better understand your project, feel free to write to us at info@hoftsolutions.com . Thanks! HOFT Team

A:  Hi Nick, Yes, our HOFT posts can be utilized to make stairs, the boards can be cut at an angle. If you need more information, don't hesitate to contact us directly at: info@hoftsolutions.com. HOFT Team!