Installation Instructions

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HOW TO INSTALL STRAIGHT DECK RAILING
Read rail instructions BEFORE installation.
NOTE: Always consult local building codes for approved post installation.
Important: When using 48" post sleeves, measure carefully to allow for clearance of both rail attachment as well as clearance for
post cap attachment, and trim these before installing over pressure treated posts. For 36" railing height, post sleeve should be
cut at minimum of 40".
Install Pressure-Treated Posts or
1122001 – Structural Steel Support
post (sold separately) Treated posts and
carriage bolts sold separately.
1. Posts must be set 68.5” inside of post to
inside of post (may need slightly larger to
accommodate sliding rail into place)
» Attach posts using 1/2" carriage bolts.
» Minimum joist size is 2" x 8".
» Top bolts must be 1” from tops of joists.
» Bottom bolts must be 5-1/8" from top bolts.
NOTE: Blocking MUST be added for extra strength.
Attach Support Block to Bottom Rail
4.Invert the bottom rail, install the two
support blocks on the bottom rail.
Install Post Sleeve Rings and
Post Sleeves
2. Slide post sleeve ring over post
and down to rest on decking
surface. Slide post sleeve over
post and position inside post
sleeve ring.
NOTE: Shims can be used to plumb post
sleeves.
Cut Railings (if required)
3. Measure between posts and cut rails
to same length.
When measuring, cut equal lengths from
each side of railing allowing a minimum of
1-1/2” on each end from the last baluster
hole to the end of the rail. This will ensure
proper baluster and bracket placement
and equal spacing of balusters per each
railing section.
If when cutting rail and you
plan on using both sections of rail then an
additional rail bracket must be purchased.
Attach Brackets to Top Rail
5a. Position brackets on each
end TOP RAIL. Attaching
brackets by using #3/4” self-
tapping screws.
(provided and refer to screws
instruction “A”, included in
the railing kit package)
Attach Brackets to Bottom Rail
5b. Position brackets on each
end BOTTOM RAIL. Attaching
brackets by using #3/4” self-
tapping screws.
(provided and refer to screws
instruction “A”, included in the
railing kit package)
6a. On a clean flat surface lay bottom railing on its side.
Make sure to allow enough room for installation of
balusters and top rail. Place a scrap piece of 1" decking
board running parallel to bottom rail for support when
installing balusters.
6b. Insert balusters into bottom rail slots until
balusters are fully seated.
Assemble Railing Section