Installation Guide

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Prior to construction, check with your local regulatory agency for special code

requirements in your area. Common railing height is 36" or 42". Structural support

should come from either the continuation of deck support posts that extend up

through the deck ﬂoor or railing posts that are bolted to the inside of the rim or outer

joists. Never span more than 8' on-center between railing posts. Install railing posts

before deck boards are fastened to the joists. Pre-drilling of all railing components is

essential to successful installation. Work area should be kept clean of debris, including

metal shavings that can cause scratching. Do not over-tighten screws. Read instructions

completely to get an understanding of how the product goes together and how each piece

affects the other.

Step 1 Determine the number of railing posts needed for your deck. Post spacing is 8'

on-center. Example: A 16x20 deck attached to a building with a 4' access opening on

one side will require a total of eight posts (Figure 2).

Step 2 Install rail posts prior to installing deck boards. Cedar or pressure-treated pine

4x4 railing posts provide the structural strength for the railing. The length of each

structural post is determined by the total of the joist width (7-1/4") + decking thickness

(1") + railing height (36" or 42")=44-1/4" or 50 -1/4".

Important: Do not notch the 4x4 railing posts (Figure 3a). Notching will reduce the

strength of the post and could result in railing collapse or failure.

Step 3 Position, plumb with a level, and clamp the rail post on the interior face of the

joist. Plumb again. The 4x4 railing post should be bolted to the inside of the joists

using two 1/2"x6" galvanized carriage bolts. Corner posts use a third carriage bolt

inserted through the adjacent joist (Figure 3b).

One 8' Railing kit that contains:

• 2 rails

• 1 in-line hardware kit that contains:

4 in-line brackets

8 – #6 x 2" long #2 square head

screws

12 – #4 x 1" long #2 square head

screws

• 1 support block kit that contains:

1 support block

2 connectors

2 screws

• 20 – #8 x 1” self-drilling metal screws,

stainless steel, ﬂat head, square drive

One cap rail kit (optional) that contains:

• 1 cap rail

• 1 insert rail

• 9 – #4 x 1" long #2 square head screws

22.5˚ and 45˚ adaptor wedges are available

for angled railing applications.

Baluster Options

Classic, Estate, Twist or Ellipse baluster kits

that each contain:

• 10 aluminum balusters

• 20 balusters needed per 8' on-center

railing section (Classic, Estate and Twist)

• 24 balusters needed per 8' on-center

railing section (Ellipse)

Baluster connector or designer baluster

connector kits that each contain:

• 20 baluster connectors

• 1 kit needed per 10 balusters

Traditional baluster kit that contains:

• 10 aluminum balusters

• 40 color-matched, stainless steel

screws

• 20 balusters needed per 8' on-center

railing section

Baroque or Arc baluster kits that each

contain:

• 5 aluminum balusters

• 20 color-matched, stainless steel

screws

• 20 balusters needed per 8' on-center

railing section

Glass

• 5 glass balusters

• 20 stainless steel screws

• 12 balusters required per 8'

on-center railing section

One post sleeve

One post cap for each post sleeve

(sold separately)

One post base trim for each

post sleeve (sold separately)

Stair rail bracket kits for stair

railing sections. Two kits required

per 8' on-center railing section.

Each kit contains:

• 2 stair brackets

• 4 – #6 x 2" long

#2 square head screws

• 8 – #4 x 1" long

#2 square head screws

Stair baluster connectors kits that each

contain (Classic, Estate, Twist and Ellipse

only):

• 20 stair baluster connectors

• 1 kit needed per 10 balusters

Cap Rail

Insert Rail

Support

Block

In-Line

Bracket (4)

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Figure 2

Figure 3a

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Figure 3b

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8' RAILING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Tools and items needed

• Drill/power screwdriver

• Miter or circular saw with

carbide-tipped blade

• Adjustable wrench or socket

wrench for bolts, etc.

• Assorted fasteners (see instructions)

• Tape measure

• Hammer

• Marked speed square

• Carpenter’s level

• Carpenter’s pencil

• Safety glasses/goggles

• Two clamps

• Hack saw

• Exterior-grade metal

construction adhesive

In-Line Railing Installation Instructions

For each 8' on-center railing section, you will need:

Summary of content (4 pages)

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8' RAILING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tools and items needed • Drill/power screwdriver • Miter or circular saw with carbide-tipped blade • Adjustable wrench or socket wrench for bolts, etc.
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Step 4 Install decking; notch deck boards to fit around the 4x4 railing posts. Step 5 Trim 4x4 post sleeves to length. Post sleeves should be a minimum of 1-1/2" longer than the overall railing height (Figure 4a and 4b). Allow an additional 1-1/2" in your calculation if installing the optional cap rail. Example: For a 36" high railing, trim post sleeve to a minimum of 37-1/2" (39" with cap rail). Post sleeve can be left longer if desired.
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Step 10 Figure 4a and 4b illustrate how a 36" high railing might be sized. If you want to have your railing at a different height, use Figure 4a and 4b as planning tools to determine the height to cut the post sleeves and support blocks. Note: Use a fixture to ensure a consistent length (+/- 1/16"). Classic, Estate, Twist and Ellipse balusters; and Glass balusters using connectors: Attach balusters to the lower rail by sliding onto connectors (Figure 4c). Step 11 Position the top rail between the posts.
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x4 railing post. Slide post base trim over each post sleeve. Add a bead of caulk to the underside of the post base trim when using treated decking. Step 4 Measure the distance between installed post sleeves to determine the length of the top and bottom rails. Lay bottom rail on stairs with the pre-drilled holes facing down. The distance between the post and first baluster should be less than 4" and equal on both ends. Mark the angle and length. Do the same with the top rail.