- Post cap fits a nominal 4 in. x 4 in. wood fence or deck post
- Pressure treated pine wood helps prevent rot and decay
- Natural look compliments wood deck and railings
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About This Product
Complement your deck, fence or porch railings with DeckoRail wood post caps. Besides improving the look, the pyramid-style post caps add value to your deck. The caps are pressure-treated for a longer life span. Because the caps protect the posts from the elements, the posts will last longer, too. You can paint or stain the caps (When dry) if you prefer.
Highlights
- Post caps add a finishing touch to deck and fence posts
- Pyramid-style cap with gently sloping top
- Post cap fits nominal 4 in. x 4 in. wood post (inside dimensions 3-5/8 in. x 3-5/8 in.)
- Perfect for deck or fence projects
- No staining or painting required
- Use exterior grade construction adhesive to adhere the cap to post
- Note: product may vary by store
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Cap/top style | Pyramid |
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Color Family | Brown |
Color/Finish | Brown |
Features | Painted, Stainable |
Fits Nominal Post Size | 4x4 |
Material | Wood |
Returnable | 90-Day |
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty | 1 Year |
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Questions & Answers
I installed 6 of these on a deck a year ago and they are moldy, discolored and warped with the tops separating from the casing below while the treated posts they are on are unchanged. They do not appear to be pressure treated. Are they under warranty?
The post caps have a 1-year manufacturer warranty. The product description indicates they are pressure treated pine. You can find the warranty information in the "Info & Guides" section on the product page. Please contact Home Depot Customer Service at 1-800-430-3376, for warranty information or to start a warranty claim.
Are these caps treated? Going to use them indoors. Yellow Pine Posts have a oil based sealer and not sure how well they will latch?
Michael, the caps have been treated with pressure to enhance their resistance to decay and termites, resulting in a significantly extended lifespan.
i manufacture post caps here in Kentucky is there a way to show my products to your buyers?
Hello, Thank you for your recent inquiry with The Home Depot. you can visit out. We currently don't have a way for you showcase your product however you can become a merchandising supplier by following the link https://www.homedepot.com/c/suppliers_and_providers, perhaps that will get you in right direction. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future.
Can you prime and paint with exterior latex upon receipt? Or is the pressure treatment an issue with moisture etc
Hello Donald, We suggest that you look for latex paint with an all-acrylic binder, which is inherently more weather resistant. Good plan on using a primer. If you are worried that the cap is still wet, you might try splashing a bit of wood on the cap to see if it absorbs within about 10 minutes or still is beading up. If it beads up, you need to wait a bit for it for the pressure-treating to finish drying.
It is not pressure treated and it takes paint well,,
how do I attach this cap to the post? any screws recommended?
The instructions say use caulking compound inside the cap then press onto post. Worked well for me. I caulked small gap between the post and cap to seal it up.
Rebelremodelers, To attach each post cap style to the post, apply an exterior-grade construction adhesive to the underside of the post cap and place firmly on the post. This information can be found in the Installation section within the Info & Guides box part-way down the page on the right. Alternatively, some people prefer to predrill and nail or screw on each side of the cap and into the wooden post.
I want to set it on a deck post and put a round hook at the post bottom to hang a plant. It would need to be screwed into the post. Can this handle the weight of a plant? It's being replaced - see picture.
I bought these deck post caps and the contractor installed these perfectly and they look great.
It should, I would suggest starting with a smaller pilot hole to reduce the chance of splitting the wood. Other than that I don’t think there would be a problem! Good luck!
My redwood posts are really 4 x 4 inches. You are saying these wooden post caps are 4 x 4 but I don't understand how they can fit my post if the specs say they are 3.5 inches. What cap should I get that is for a true 4x4 post? I would like pyramid style in wood.
This post cap fits a wooden post with nominal dimensions of 4 in. x 4 in. and actual dimensions of 3.5 in. x 3.5 in.
What wood is this? Tried cedar to match a bannister but even clear stain is too dark. Looking for light wood, such as pine or fir.
This post cap is made of Southern Yellow Shortleaf Pine.
Beautifully designed PINE post caps are on my fence. The product is pressure treated to extend the life of the wood, so chemical elements in the treatment material probably caused the undesired sesult. I agree, your bannister post(s) require(s) protection from the elements. Untreated wood caps may suffice with a protective coat of polyurethane every year or two. I hope this clarifies and helps going forward..
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