Installation Guide

Pressure-Treated Stair Railing with Aluminum Balusters
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ITEMS YOU WILL NEED
• Drill/power screwdriver
• Miter or circular saw with carbide tip blade
• Tape measure
• Carpenter’s level
• Carpenter’s pencil
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves
Step 1: Measure the distance between posts and, if necessary,
cut the 2x4 rails to size by trimming the unnotched end. The bal-
uster and rails have been set to 34 degrees, so if you need to cut
the rails and cap rail, cut them to the 34 degree angle (fig.2 ). Cut
the cap rail at the same end as the rails.
Planning your project: The stair railing was designed
to work on stairs that have a 10” run and 6-3/4” rise,
which creates a 34-degree angle. Check local building code
requirements prior to starting your project. A 6” ball cannot
pass through the triangle formed by the bottom rail, tread
and riser. Stair rails are commonly required to be more than
34” and less than 38” from the tread nose to the top of the
rail (fig. 1).
Railing Brackets (4)
Baluster
Outside Edge of Stairs
Post
Cap
Less than 6"
Less than 4"
Support Block
34" < Tread Nose to
Top of Rail < 38"
Top and
Bottom Rail
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g. 1
Cut This End
Do NOT Cut This End
Notch
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34°
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