Instructions / Assembly
Fig.8
Residential
Deck Railing
Assembly Instructions
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Vista
TM
 is a registered trademark of Vista Railing Systems Inc. 
Revised November 19, 2018
Cut down gate to meet the required width of your opening. Line up 
top of gate with top of deck railing and attach hinges using the 
long hex-head lag bolts in hardware kit. Attach latch using small 
TEK screws provided. (see Fig. 8)
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
STEp6
GATES
Vista
TM
 Universal Angle Bracket can be used on its own for a 
wall connection or be attached onto an end post. Due to different 
configuration options it is especially important for UAB installation that 
the final glass sizes be taken after railing frame is installed. (see Fig. 9)
UNIVERSAL ANGLE BRACKET (UAB)
Fastening & Backing
Adequate backing and the use of an appropriate fastener are crucial to the strength of your railing system.
Please choose an appropriate fastener and backing method from the following tables.
Fastening & Backing
Adequate backing and the use of an appropriate fastener are crucial to the strength of your railing system.
Please choose an appropriate fastener and backing method from the following tables.
Fastening & Backing
Adequate backing and the use of an appropriate fastener are crucial to the strength of your railing system.
Please choose an appropriate fastener and backing method from the following tables.
TYPE 2 (Partially fixed one end)
TYPE 3 (Fixed one end) TYPE 4 (Partially fixed both ends)
TYPE 5 (Fixed & Partially fixed ends)
TYPE 6 (Fixed both Ends)
TYPE 1  (Free Standing)
TYPE 3 (Fixed one end) TYPE 4 (Partially fixed both ends)
TYPE 5 (Fixed & Partially fixed ends)
TYPE 6 (Fixed both Ends)
TYPE 1  (Free Standing) TYPE 2 (Partially fixed one end)
TYPE 4 (Partially fixed both ends)
TYPE 5 (Fixed & Partially fixed ends)
TYPE 1  (Free Standing) TYPE 2 (Partially fixed one end)
TYPE 3 (Fixed one end)
TYPE 6 (Fixed both Ends)
TYPE 1  (Free Standing) TYPE 2 (Partially fixed one end)
TYPE 3 (Fixed one end) TYPE 4 (Partially fixed both ends)
TYPE 6 (Fixed both Ends)
TYPE 1  (Free Standing) TYPE 2 (Partially fixed one end)
TYPE 3 (Fixed one end) TYPE 4 (Partially fixed both ends)
TYPE 5 (Fixed & Partially fixed ends)
Handsaw or 10" Mitre Saw with Thin (Kerf)Blade / Electric Drill / 1/8" 
and 3/16" Drill Bits  and 3/8" Hex Head Driver / No.  Square 
Screwdriver  Measuring Tape / Rubber Mallet (optional)
IMPORTANT
Before  beginning  your  residential  deck  railing  project,  you  will  need  to  refer  to  the 
Vista
TM
 residential  deck  railing  design  guide  to  choose  appropriate  post  to  deck  fasteners  for 
your  specific  application  or  consult  with  a  professional  engineer.  The  design  guide  can  be 
found at www.vistarailings.com or toll free 1-800-667-8247.
Designed for a 48" opening (can be cut down)
Latch
Fig.9
post Mount is shown


