OTP & Proud Post: Bracket Spacing and Template
Align with mark from
the previous step
Align with mark from
the previous step
7/8”
7/8”
32.5” Panel 28-1/4”
40” Panel 35-3/4”
Template
Measuring
• Using the template provided with the brackets, align the top hole from the bottom bracket on the template.
• Align the edge of the template to the side of the post.
Note that one side of the template is for a 2” post and other is for a 3” post.
• Mark all the hole locations for the brackets using a center punch. There will be 4 holes total on each post face.
• Alternatively, the hole spacing is 7/8” between the bracket holes and 28-1/4” for a 32.5” panel and 35-3/4” for 40” panels
between the holes on the top and bottom rail.
Align the edge of the template with the edge of the post
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