POST MOUNTING SYSTEM AND METHOD

摘要

A post mounting system and method that includes individually adjustable angl ed gripping elements which contact the interior of a hollow post so as to hold the post firmly against a retaining wall of a base member surrounding the lower end of the post. One o r more shim components having a surface area substantially the same as at least the surface area of the bottom of the base member is used to adjust the vertical angularity of a post secur ed to the base member. The shims may be circularly shaped with a slot extending to the center there of for shim placement about a rod upon which the base member is mounted. There is a thicker portio n of such a shim opposite the slot. Alternative embodiments include additional post reinforci ng structures insertable into the interior of the hollow post to provide additional suppor t for complying with building code requirements, such as second story dwelling uses, etc.