Installation Guide

DRINK RAIL INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
Step 4: Attaching deck board to adapters.
Ensure board cut ends are placed over a post adapter. Cut ends should not be
placed over a V-Bracket. Boards may be cut at a 45 degree for a 90 degree corner
(Figure 4) or a butt joint cut (Figure 5) for a straight rail section.
Center the board, cut to length or mitered at 45 degree angle, on top of all
brackets and mark all holes from the post adapter and the V-Bracket to the
bottom of the board. Remove the board and pre-drill the marked holes not deeper
than 1/8 in..
WARNING: When pre-drilling into the deck board from underneath be careful to
not drill more than 1/8 in. into the deck board. Only a small 1/8 in. deep starter
hole is needed.
Pro tip: measure 1/8 in. from the tip of the drill bit and mark the depth with a piece
of masking tape.
Clean any burrs that result from the pre-drilling. This will allow the screw head to
sit flush with the bracket.
Once the holes are pre-drilled to 1/8 in. place the board onto the brackets and
insert the #10 x 1/2 in. wood screws. Make sure to use all 12 fasteners for each post
adapter (at least 10 screws at corners where screws are aligned with a joint in the
drink rail - Figure 4) and 2 screws for each V-Bracket.
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HELPFUL TIPS:
• Hanging items such as flower boxes on the top board will void the warranty
for that deck board.
• The Fiberon Drink Rail Adapter kit is not for use on CitySide stair sections.
• The Drink Rail Adapter kit may be used on either the Traditional or
Contemporary railing profile design.
• Only full bottom composite, PVC or wood boards should be used. Scallop
bottom boards must not be used.
• Decking dimensions for Over-the-Post Drink Rail:
• Minimum width: 5-1/4 in.
• Maximum width: 5-1/2 in.
• Minimum thickness: 7/8 in.
• Maximum thickness 1 in.
Figure 5
End joint cut for a
straight rail section.
Figure 4
45 degree for a 90 degree
corner application.
Creation Date: 06/23