Installation Guide

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Section 1

These instructions are designed to be supplemental; review the

instructions provided with the brackets before starting installation.

1. Plumb posts and install optional post skirt before installing rail mounting brackets.

2. Determine the distance between the deck and the bottom rail based on local code

(generally 2”).

3. Stair installation requires the rail ends to be cut at the same angle as the stairs.

4. Lay the bottom rail along the stairs, but raised so that there is a space between the

rail and the stairs (typically 2”). Assure that the holes for the spindles are

on the top

of the rail and the single hole for the foot block faces down.

5. Ensure the pickets are centered between the posts and mark the rail angle. Clamp the

bottom rail to the post then measure the length of the footblock.

6. To determine the length of the footblock,

place the footblock next to the rail on the

step that the footblock falls on.

7. Mark the footblock along the top of the

railing then cut the footblock 1/8” shorter

than the line, following the angle of the

bottom rail.

8. Using a pencil, strike a line on the bottom

rail against the post to determine the

angle.

9. Mark the bottom and top rail to the same

length, ensuring the picket holes line up

before cutting the rail.

10. Cut the vinyl rail and the aluminum

insert to the same length.

Classic Stair Railing Installation Guide