Installation Guide

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5” & 7” Balustrade Systems
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Materials Needed
• Ladder
• Tape Measure
• Hacksaw or Reciprocating Saw
• Steel Cutting Blade
• Exterior Spackling
• Pencil
• Safety Glasses
• Sandpaper
• Corrosion-Resistant Fasteners
• Paint Brush
• Latex Paint
• Polyurethane Compatible Adhesive
1. Initial Layout
Mark layout lines on floor surface where all porch posts and newel posts will be located. Allow dimensions for the layout of both newel posts
and porch posts. Note: This layout is important in order to get accurate measurements for the actual length of each top and bottom rail.
2. Build Up and Assemble Balustrade Sections
A) Using accurate field measurements taken in Step 1, cut the top and bottom rails to length for each respective section.
B) Mark center lines on rails. Mark Baluster positions, then drill holes to accept the balusters. Note: Check applicable building codes concerning
regulations on distance between balusters.
Tip: A drill press with standard woodworking drill bits works well for drilling these holes.
C) Apply a
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” bead of urethane base construction adhesive on each end of baluster. Then insert balusters into the drilled top and bottom rail.
D) Lay the rail assembly on a flat surface. Use strap clamps as needed to draw rail assembly together. Clamp tightly and allow the adhesive to
set up. This usually takes a minimum of 12 hours. Before glue sets up, make sure assembly is square and that the balusters are square to
the rail section. Clean off any excess adhesive with a putty knife. Allow glue to dry completely. Painting can be done before field assembly,
if desired.
3. Install Porch Posts
A.) Determine the required height of the post by carefully measuring the distance from the floor to the bottom of the porch structure being
supported.
B.) The post is a load bearing support. It can be trimmed to various heights without affecting the integrity of the post. If sizing is needed, the
post has a steel pipe molded into the center which must be cut with a hack saw or reciprocating saw with metal cutting blade. If post is
trimmed be sure to maintain adequate flat area at bottom to mount rail sections.
C.) Pre-drill holes approximately ¾” up from the bottom of the post using a 13/64” drill bit and roughly centered on the post. Drill through both
the polymer shell and the steel reinforcement. Now use a ½” drill bit to expand the holes through the polymer only (do not drill through the
steel reinforcement). Repeat this process at the top of the post, pre-drilling holes approximately ¾” from the top and centered.
D.) Paint all exposed steel at both the top and bottom of the post, using a high quality zinc based primer spray paint to help prevent corrosion.
E.) Identify the correct location of the top mounting plate first, and use a plumb line dropped from the center point of the top plate location to
accurately align the center point location for the bottom post mounting plate.
F.) Install the top and bottom mounting plates using corrosion resistant mechanical fasteners. For installation into concrete or stone materials,
appropriate masonry and/or other fasteners must be used.
G.) Lift (jack) the upper structure just high enough to allow the post to be set into place between the mounting brackets.
H.) Use the 13/64” holes drilled in the post as guide holes to drill 13/64” holes through the post mounting plates. Attach the post to the top
and bottom mounting plates with corrosion resistant screws (four screws provided, two for each mounting bracket).
I.) Patch screw holes using polyurethane compatible exterior grade filler.
J.) Sand and paint as desired.
Circular or Hand Saw
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" Drill Bit
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" Drill Bit
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" Drill Bit
Power Drill
Plumb Bob
Hydraulic Jack
Phillips Head Driver
Combination Square
Zinc-based Primer Spray Paint (Steel use only)
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" Open End Wrench or Adjustable Wrench
Check applicable building codes since this procedure may require alterations to meet applicable building code regulations. Fypon does not, under
any circumstances, warrant the installation of its products.
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