Installation Guide

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Post sleeve installation to structural posts
4x4 Wood
Post
Post Sleeve
Post Cap
Base Cove
Moulding
4x4 Wood
Post
Post Sleeve
Post Cap
Base Cove
Moulding
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After decking is installed, slide post sleeve
and moulding over the wood 4 in. x 4 in. (10
cm x 10 cm) post.
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Attaching the railing using the structural posts supporting the joists can be done on new construction decks, where wood 4 in. x 4 in. (10
cm x 10 cm) deck support posts extend through the deck surface at planned intervals serving as rail posts, or in code compliant applications
where existing 4 in. x 4 in. (10 cm x 10 cm) wooden posts are properly spaced and plumb. Check maximum and minimum distance
requirements for the railing that is being installed to ensure a snug t and proper baluster spacing.
Ensure 4 in. x 4 in. (10 cm x 10 cm)
wooden posts are code compliant and,
where possible, spaced equally for the best
looking application.
Note: Wooden posts actual size should be
3.5 in. x 3.5 in. (9 cm x 9 cm). Trim posts as
needed.
Determine the desired height of the post
sleeve. Typically, the height is no less than
2 in. (5 cm) above the top of the nished
railing system. This ensures the proper
placement of the post caps that t over the
top of the post sleeve. Cut the post sleeve
to the desired height.
The wood post should be approximately 1
in. (3 cm) shorter than the height of the post
sleeve. Cut wood posts as necessary.
Horizon railing 5 3/4 in. post sleeves require
adapters to be installed over 4 in. x 4 in.
posts for a snug t prior to covering with the
post sleeve.
For Horizon Railing 5-3/4" post sleeves,
install the base moulding and base
moulding adapter over the 4 in. x 4 in. wood
posts prior to covering with the post sleeve.
After installing the post sleeve and rails,
slide on the post cap adapter and post cap.