Installation Guide

Veranda Railing System
Veranda 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.
Post sleeve over wood post
Use the Post Sleeve method to install railing directly to a wooden 4x4 deck post.
This is ideal for new deck construction methods that attach the rim joist directly to
the 4x4 deck support posts, where wood 4x4 deck support posts extend through
the deck serving as rail posts, or in those code compliant applications where the
use of existing 4x4 wooden rail posts is desired.
1. Ensure 4x4 wooden posts are code compliant and, where possible, spaced
equally for the best looking applications. Wood 4x4 dimensions should be
3.5”x3.5”.
2. Determine the desired height of post sleeve. Typically, the height is no less
than 2” above top of the finished railing system. This ensures the proper
placement of post caps that slide down over the top of the post sleeve.
3. Cut the post sleeve to the desired height.
4. The wood post should be approximately 1” shorter than the height of the
post sleeve. Cut wood post as necessary.
5. After decking is installed, slide post sleeve over the wood 4x4 (Fig. 1).
RAILING INSTALLATION
The following instructions describe the installation of three types of railing
sections: Line, Stair, and Angled
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tofasteninganysectionstotheposts,installBaseCoveMouldingforanishedlook(Fig.
1).BaseCoveMouldingmaynotbeinstalledaftersectionsareattachedtoposts.
Line Rail Installation
1. Measure the inside distance between properly installed, plumb posts.
2. Mark the rails for the inside distance between the posts. The distance from
the end of the rail to the first baluster hole should be equal on both ends of
the rail. Ensure that all screws will fasten into the rail and none fall into the
routed baluster holes (Fig. 2,3).
 Note:Minimumdistancefromposttorstbalusterhole19/16”.
3. Cut the top and bottom rail to fit tightly between the posts. The bottom rail
is identified by the white “BOTTOM” sticker inside the profile.
4. Center the “L” bracket on the underside of the bottom rail (Fig. 2). Inset the
“L” bracket 1/16” from the end of the rail. Mark the three hole locations on
the rail. Predrill 1/8” hole at desired locations. Repeat for opposite end.
5. Secure the “L” bracket to the bottom rail using three #10 x 3/4” long screws.
Repeat for opposite end. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN SCREWS.
6. Center the “L” wing bracket on the underside of the top rail (Fig. 3). Inset the
“L” wing bracket 1/16” from the end of the rail. Mark the three hole locations
on the rail. Pre-drill 1/8” hole at desired locations. Repeat for opposite end.
8. Secure the “L” wing bracket to the top rail using three # 10 x 3/4” long
screws. Repeat for opposite end. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN SCREWS.
9. Ensure that the base cove moulding is in place at the bottom of the posts (Fig.
5).
10. Cut a crush block from an extra baluster to your desired length (min. 3”
required length/height). Place the crush block on the deck surface midway
between the posts (Fig. 5)
11. Place the bottom rail on the crush block between the posts. The baluster
holes should be facing upward (Fig. 4). Level the bottom rail and center the
rail ends on each post.
12. Mark the two “L” bracket hole locations on post. Pre-drill 1/8” holes at the
desired locations. Repeat for opposite end.
13. Secure the bottom rail to the post using two #10 x 2” long screws. Repeat for
opposite end. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN SCREWS.
4x4 Wood
Post
Post Sleeve
Post Cap
Base Cove
Moulding
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Top
Bracket
Top Rail Bracket