How to Guide
For this condition, use the  
8" ThruLOK fastener
1. Install first screw 1" in from the edge of 
the post and 2" (+/- 1/4") from the 
top of the rim boards
2. Install second screw 1" in from the other 
edge of the post and 3" (+/- 1/4") 
from the top of the rim boards
3. Install third screw in the center of the 
post and 2" (+/- 1/4") from the 
bottom of the rim boards 
For this condition, use the  
8" ThruLOK fastener 
1. Install first screw in the center of the 
post and 2" (+/- 1/4") from the top of 
the rim boards 
2. Install second screw 1" in from the edge 
of the post and 3" (+/- 1/4") from the 
bottom of the rim boards
3. Install third screw 1" in from the other 
edge of the post and 2" (+/- 1/4") 
from the bottom of the rim boards
For this condition, use the  
8" ThruLOK fastener 
1. Install first screw 1" in from the edge of 
the post and 2" (+/- 1/4") from the 
top of the rim boards
2. Install second screw 1" in from the other 
edge of the post and 2" (+/- 1/4") 
from the bottom of the rim boards
3. Install third screw centered on both the 
post and the rim boards
CONDITION 5 – INTERIOR MOUNTED 4X4 POST TO DOUBLE 2X RIM
CONDITION 6 – INTERIOR MOUNTED 4X4 CORNER POST TO DOUBLE 2X RIM
CONDITION 4 – EXTERIOR MOUNTED 4X4 POST TO DOUBLE 2X RIM
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