Installation Guide
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Post sleeve installation
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Fiberon composite railing systems are designed to work with a number of different decking materials and surfaces. Before initiating
any project, be sure you fully understand all local building codes. Local building code requirements will always supersede any and all
suggested procedures and measurements in the following guidelines.
Rail posts may be installed by using the structural posts that support the joists, or by using a surface mount bracket. The Fiberon Surface
Mount Bracket requires that the thickness of the decking and reinforcement boards underneath the deck be a minimum of 4-1/2 in. (three
treated and structurally sound 2 in. x 8 in. lumber under the deck board), unless otherwise specied by local building codes. To optimize
post placement, additional joists, blocking, or alternative locations may be required. Determine post placement and install reinforcement
boards and/or additional support joists prior to installing the deck surface. Use a scaled drawing of your project or the Fiberon Deck
Designer Tool to determine where posts will be installed. For proper aesthetics, divide the perimeter dimensions evenly so that posts are
spaced equally. Composite guardrail systems should be secured only to code compliant posts.
For post sleeve or post cap lighting, cut or rout a channel in the structural wood post to allow for wire thickness. Then slip post sleeve
covers and base molding over post and install thel rails.