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   bruce22 | Apr 25, 2006 01:45am | #1

   If you explain the situation with more detail, maybe someone can help.

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   user-144468 | Apr 25, 2006 01:57am | #2

   I think the posts will have to be attached on the surface of the walkway. There is no way that I can see to get down into the floor system to have an elongated post go thru the subfloor to be secured. The design calls for the railing to be pretty much along the line of the dbl LVL beam. I am curious about results anyone may have had using some type of angle or metal L-bracket to secure the post to the floor. 

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   woodroe | Apr 25, 2006 02:17am | #3

   Get a steel newel post fastening plate. they are 1/4" steel and have screw holes pre- drilled in them for screws into the newel and the floor. They are about 5-1/2" x 7". I would use a bit of construction to fasten the plate to both the floor and the newel in addition to the screws.

   Keylocks are another option, So is a big 1/2' hanger bolt. I find the sreel plated to be the fastest and best option. Get steel though, don't settle for those cheap and dinky ones sold at some home centers.

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   user-61008 | Apr 25, 2006 02:25am | #4

   I agree. I've used them before and they work great. Just have to rout in the thickness of the plate into the subfloor so when it's screwed in it's flush with the floor. Finish flooring goes right over it. Works very well especially if you have solid material below to screw in to.

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   woodroe | Apr 27, 2006 02:04am | #5

   I concur VT