Installation Guide

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CLASSIC BALUSTER

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Kit Contents:

Items You Will Need:

INLINE RAILING

Prior to construction, check with your local regulatory agency for

special code requirements in your area. Common railing height is

36". Structural support should come from either the continuation

of deck support posts that extend up through the deck floor or

from railing posts that are bolted to the inside of the rim or outer

joist. 6' on-center post spacing is recommended. Never span

more than 8' on-center between railing posts.

Installation Instructions:

Step 2: Cut top and bottom rails (2x4s) to length and clamp

together. Mark top and bottom rails 4-1/2" on-center, starting from

the cetner of the rail.

Step 3: Using a drill driver, screw on Deckorators baluster

connectors (sold separately) on each mark using the screws

provided. Apply silicone caulk on each connector to prevent

balusters from turning or rattling after installation is complete.

The caulk should be on the outside of the connector, where the

baluster will make contact with the connector’s outer edge.

Note: Speciﬁc types of treated lumber are known to corrode

aluminum. Deckorators baluster connectors provide a barrier

between the aluminum balusters and treated lumber to ensure

long term performance.

• Deckorators baluster

connectors (sold separately)

• Deckorators stair connectors

set at 35° (sold separately)

• Deckorators rail connectors

(optional, sold separately)

• Drill driver

• Tape measure

• Clamps

• Safety glasses

• Carpenter’s pencil

• White rubber mallet

• Support blocks (can be cut

from scrap rail material)

• 10 - Aluminum balusters

(2.5 balusters required per linear foot of railing)

Step 1: Measure railing opening, from post to post to

determine the length of each baluster rail section.

Step 4: Place the bottom rail between the rail posts, supported

by a 3” block (2x4 scrap material works best). Secure rail to posts

using Deckorators rail connectors (sold separately) and slide

balusters over the bottom connectors. Carefully place top rail over

the balusters, making sure each baluster is seated properly on

each connector.

Summary of content (2 pages)

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CLASSIC BALUSTER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Kit Contents: • 10 - Aluminum balusters (2.
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Step 8: Clamp the top and bottom rails together with the top 2x4 rail inverted. Position rails as shown and mark 5-1/2” on-center, working from the center out to the ends of the rails. Step 5: Inspect finished railing for proper baluster spacing and secure top rail. Add a cap rail for a finished look. STAIR RAILING Step 6: For rail sections longer than 4’, support blocks are recommended. These can be made from leftover 2x4 rail material.