Questions and Answers for Trex Seclusions 5 in. x 5 in. x 9 ft. Saddle Brown Wood-Plastic Composite Fence Post with Crown Post Cap

A:  A Trex Fencing post is not intended to be load-bearing for a building or overhead structure. In an application like your shade structure, you can sleeve a Trex fence post over a structural post.

A:  If the outer dimension of your treated post is 3-1/2" x 3-1/2", you can sleeve the 5" x 5" Trex post over the treated post.

A:  Trex Fencing carries a Class B fire flame spread rating, making it superior to Class C products such as wood or other composites.

A:  The wall thickness is nominally 5/8". The extrusion of the composite material creates an actual dimension range from 1/2" to 5/8".

A:  The thickness of a Trex post allows most fasteners to be attached. In fact, the Trex Fencing bracket is fastened with 1-5/8" wood exterior screws, so attaching 2x4 rails with brackets or directly to the posts will work.

A:  The fence posts do not require internal reinforcement except for gate hinge posts and fences taller than 8'. The internal dimension of the post is 3-3/4" x 3-3/4" which allows it to be used interchangeably as a standalone post or sleeve, if desired.

A:  The inner dimension is 3-3/4" x 3-3/4"

A:  Thank you for your interest in Trex Seclusions! Our pickets are available in 67" and 91" lengths and the posts are available in 8', 9' and 12' lengths. You can cut these products to size if you need something shorter than they come. Please feel free to contact us at 800.289.8739 with any additional questions. - Trex Customer Care