Installation Instructions

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Your installation guide for UltraDeck® Railing
Cut the UltraDeck
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post sleeve to the proper length.
Slide the cut UltraDeck
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post sleeve over the 4x4 treated post. When using the UltraDeck
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Natural
TM
sleeves, be conscious
of the orientation of the recessed channel so that all posts have the same appearance. With the UltraDeck
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Rustic
TM
,
Pinnacle, or UltraDeck Fusion
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post sleeves, be sure to slide the ring base to the bottom before installing the railing. Post
sleeves are secured to the 4x4 post as the rst spindle is fastened to the post sleeve.
Install the Post Cap by aligning it with the top of the post sleeve and sliding it into position. A silicone adhesive caulk can
be used to secure the post cap to the post sleeve, if desired.
Installing UltraDeck® Post Sleeves:
Note: UltraDeck
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Post Sleeves are designed to t over dimensional 4x4 posts. If the 4x4 posts you are using are outside of standard, trimming or shimming of the 4x4 edges may be required.
Check t of the 4x4 post into the Post Sleeve prior to attaching it to your deck structure and make any changes to the 4x4 if needed. Post sleeves are available in both 48” and 96” lengths.
Since decking and railing components are extruded products and post cap and ring base components are injection molded, each will fade at a different rate.
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Inserts, railings, and top caps can be marked for cutting by laying the components on the stairs and
marking the angle and length using the installed post as a reference.
On the lines that you marked, trim all pieces to the same angle. This angle will also be used to cut the
spindles.
Once railing and spindles are cut to necessary angle and length, follow the appropriate railing instructions
(listed below).
Spindle & Handrail Preparation for Stair Rails:
General Guidelines for Rail Installation:
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Types of Railing Installation:
Method 1: For UltraDeck
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Rustic™ & Natural™ (see page 10)
Method 2: For UltraDeck
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Rustic™ & Natural™ (see page 12)
Method 3: For UltraDeck
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Rustic™ & Natural™ (see page 14)
Pinnacle: For UltraDeck
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Pinnacle (see page 16)
Fusion: For UltraDeck
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Fusion
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(see page 20)
*All UltraDeck® Railing methods are recommended for spans of 6' or less
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Note: It is very important to verify spindles are all the same length. Measure and cut accordingly.
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