Note: IRC 2000 now requires the guard rail post to resist a force of 500lbs at a point 36" above the surface of the deck.
DECKLOK does this!
Mounting the DECKLOK brackets directly to the base of the rail post, or to the deck board, creates a solid mounting surface while still using traditional
construction techniques. Independant laboratory testing confirms that the DECKLOK System increases guard rail lateral load capacity by 4 times the current
capacity.
Best of all, the versatility of the DECKLOK System allows the brackets to be incorporated into the railing design without affecting the rail post spacing
desired by the designer or installer. With DECKLOK, the rail post spacing determines th eplacement of the bracket, not the other way around!
Benefits:
Meets IRC requirement of 500lbs of force
Works with any design or rail post spacing
Easy to install
Works in both new construction and retrofit
Avoids personal injuries (and lawsuits) from guard rail failure