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, obtain a copy of your local building codes and understand them thoroughly. Local building code requirements will always
supersede any and all suggested procedures and measurements in the following installation guideline.
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
in. (two treated and structurally sound 2 in. x 8 in. lumber under the deck board), unless otherwise specied 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 only be secured 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 rails.