Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsDeckorators ManualsBuilding Supplies8-ft x 1.75-in x 42-in Weathered Brown Aluminum Deck Rail Kit with Balusters (28-Piece and Assembly Required)

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

code requirements in your area. Common railing height is 36" or 42". Read

In-Line Railing Installation Instructions

PRE-ASSEMBLED ALUMINUM RAILING

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Tools and Items Needed

• Drill/power screwdriver

• Miter or circular saw

with carbide tip blade

• Marked speed square

• Carpenter’s level

• Carpenter’s pencil

• Adjustable wrench

or socket wrench for

bolts, etc.

• Safety glasses/goggles

• Rubber mallet

• Tape measure

• Lag screws

Post

Base Trim

Baluster

Pre-Assembled Aluminum Rail

Post

Cap

Post

Bracket

Support

Block

ﬁg. 1

Pre-drill all screw holes for best results.

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 6'

or 8' on-center. Example: A 12' x 16' deck

attached to a building with a 4' access opening on one side will require a total of eight posts.

Step 2 Installing posts: Install posts by attaching the aluminum base to the surface of the deck. Position the post so the fastener will

go into the ﬂoor joist, and make sure the decking is ﬁrmly attached to the joist at the location of the posts. Proper structural blocking/

framing under the decking material is required when attaching the post to a wood frame deck because decking alone is not approved

as structural framing.

Step 3 Position the post assembly onto the location where it will attach to the deck. Four 3/8" diameter mounting holes are

provided on the base. When the ﬁnal position is determined, mark the base hole locations. Remove the post assembly and drill

15/64" holes in the marked locations through the decking and into structural blocking.

Step 4 Reposition the post assembly over the predrilled holes and insert the fasteners (not included). Note: Recommend 5/16" x 4"

or longer lag screws. Secure the base to the deck structure. Make certain the posts are plumb. If the post requires adjustment, add

stainless steel washers under the base plate.

Step 5 Finish by sliding a post base trim (optional) over each post for a ﬁnished look. Note: Installing the post base trim prior to

installing the bottom rail is recommended. However, the two-piece design does allow the installer to add the post base trim after the rail

has been installed.

Step 6 Measure the distance between installed posts to determine the length of the top and bottom rails (ﬁg.1). Position rail adjacent to

installed posts. The distance between the post and the ﬁrst baluster should be less than 4" and equal on both ends. Mark the length on

top and bottom rails. Remove an additional 1/2" on both ends (1" overall) for the bracket to ﬁt between the rail and post. Trim the top and

bottom rails to length.

Step 7 Place the brackets on ends of the rails. Attach the brackets to the rails with a screw attached through back of bracket into each

internal screw boss.

Step 8 Check building code requirements for maximum spacing between deck surface and bottom of rail (sweep). Spacing of 3" is

recommended for 36" or 42" ﬁnished rail height. Prop rail in place and mark the bracket holes on both posts. Remove rail. Predrill screw

locations through the posts, using a 3/16" drill bit at top bracket locations and 9/64" drill bit at lower bracket locations.

Step 9 A support block is needed every 2 feet (2 are included in the 6ft kit, 3 in the 8ft kit). Attach support block connectors to the

bottom of the lower rail at 2 foot intervals. Predrill using a 1/8" drill bit. Attach the support blocks to the support block connectors. Mark

the location of the support block on the deck surface and attach the other support block connector to the deck using the included

screw.

Step 10 Position the rail between the posts. Check for level end-to-end and vertically. Attach brackets to the post at one end. Repeat

for the other end. Tip: Use a driver extension bit to avoid marring the rail with the drill chuck.

Step 11 Set post caps on each post. Gently tap with rubber mallet to secure.

Summary of content (2 pages)

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PRE-ASSEMBLED ALUMINUM RAILING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tools and Items Needed • Drill/power screwdriver • Miter or circular saw with carbide tip blade • Marked speed square • Carpenter’s level • Carpenter’s pencil • Adjustable wrench or socket wrench for bolts, etc. Post Cap • Safety glasses/goggles • Rubber mallet • Tape measure • Lag screws Pre-Assembled Aluminum Rail Bracket Post Pre-drill all screw holes for best results.
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Stair Railing Installation Instructions Post Cap Step 1 Begin by determining where the top and bottom post will be located. Mark the desired location of the post. Note: To ensure post location is compatible with railing, prior to securing to the deck, place both posts in position, and lay the bottom rail along the stair nosing from top to bottom adjacent to both posts. On the rail side of the post, measure up from the top of the rail and ensure there is a minimum of 34" to the top of the post.