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I would attach them simply because the railing is attached to them. Doesn't have to be lag bolts, a couple 3" weatherproof deck screws would do it.
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Originally Posted by dyount View Post
Odd that they aren't attached other than a few nails. I'd look for a round plate attached to the framing up and down that the posts are then thru nailed/screwed into the framing round plate.

Best guess as well would be that the round trim on top and bottom is hiding whatever fasteners they may have used to secure the post.
Not wood by I installed structural fiberglass columns on my house front and rear. Contractor advised a couple of screws at an angle or small 90* bracket. Hardware hidden by the base and the capital. Weight of the roof does most of the holding in place. -J
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