Can You Drill Into A Vinyl Post

If you are worried about screws pulling out.

Can you drill into a vinyl post.

Do not screw or nail the braces into the post. We all know that the mounts age break so they need to be replaced but the new bracket may not have the same hole pattern as the old one. Secure the hinge to the rail with screws. Tips on drilling and screwing into vinyl siding.

Or attach the lights to the house. A hole saw tin snips etc will slice right through it. I was thinking about using a strap attached to the motion detector and looped around the top of post and snugged down. You need to be sure the weather stripping and siding itself is properly done to keep the siding water tight.

The vinyl siding block is great for siding but what if you want to attach the mount to a vinyl porch post without drilling into the post. That said the hole is the least of your effort. When we cut with a circular saw we often install the blade backwards to minimize ripping and tearing of the vinyl. 06 secure the gate hinges to the hinge post with.

A picture would help. Treated lumber post inside the vinyl post flush with the side of the post where. Obviously you want to be safe when climbing ladders to drill into the siding. Lot of different style fences.

Or drill through the post and use bolts to attach the mounting brackets. Panels and gates are installed you can attach the post caps to the tops of the posts with vinyl cement. Make sure that your ladder is secure and that the cord for your drill is clear of your work area. Brace the post with 1 by 4 inch lumber wrapping it with duct tape.