TRIM MOULDING DECK PORCH RAIL PAVERS AZEK Rail Install Guide Installing AZEK Rail with Balusters................................................................................................. 2 Installing AZEK Rail Stairs with Balusters...................................................................................... 7 Installing AZEK Rail with CableRail by Feeney®..........................................................................11 Installing CableRail by Feeney® for AZEK Rail...........
Installing AZEK Rail with Balusters Post Cap (2) Mounting Bracket (4) Top Rail (1) Support Rail (2) Composite Baluster (23 in 10’ Section) (18 in 8’ Section) (13 in 6’ Section) Post Sleeve (2) Aluminum Baluster Support Block (2) (25 in 10’ Section) (20 in 8’ Section) (15 in 6’ Section) Bottom Rail Foot Block (3 in 10’ Section) (2 in 8’ Section) (1 in 6’ Section) Post Skirt (2) Tools Required • Miter Saw • Drill • Measuring Tape Visit www.azek.com/installation to view AZEK installation videos.
Installing AZEK Rail with Balusters 1 2 INSTALL POST SLEEVES INSTALL LOWER SUPPORT BLOCK • Position template at bottom of Post Sleeve above Post Skirt. • Trim Post Sleeves to desired length. 39” above deck surface is optimal for 36” railing heights. • Slide Post Sleeves and Post Skirt over post (do not force). • Ensure posts are square and plumb. If you do not have the template, position the top of the Support Block 4” above the deck.
Installing AZEK Rail with Balusters 4 INSTALL BOTTOM SUPPORT RAIL • Position rail assembly onto Support Blocks. 7/64” Pre-drill #8 x 3” Green Coated Screws 5 SPACE BALUSTER AND TRIM RAILS • Measure distance between the posts at the Bottom Support Rail. • Transfer measurement to Bottom Rail and center either on a pre-drilled hole or between to pre-drilled holes. • Cut Bottom Rail and Top Support Rail to length.
Installing AZEK Rail with Balusters 6 ASSEMBLE BALUSTER SECTION • Attach Mounting Brackets at each end of the Top Support Rail (outlined in Step 3). #8 x 3” Coated Screws See step 3 for Bracket installation Top Support Rail Pre-drill 7/64” #8 x 3/4” Coated Screws Bottom Rail #8 x 2” Coated Screws 7 INSTALL RAIL ASSEMBLY • Align Top Support Rail to center of Posts.
Installing AZEK Rail with Balusters 8 INSTALL TOP RAIL AND POST CAPS • Measure and cut Top Rail to length. Trim both ends for a clean cut. • Attach Post caps using exterior grade caulk applied to the underside of the cap. Cap Top Rail Pre-drill 3/16” #8 x 1 3/4” Coated Screws Caution: Screws must be 1 3/4” so they won’t go through the Top Rail on straight rail sections.
Installing AZEK Rail Stairs with Balusters 1 2 INSTALL POST SLEEVES Trim Rails • Determine measurements and angle as shown. • Trim Post Sleeves to desired length. • Slide Post Sleeve and Post Skirt over post (do not force). • Ensure post are square and plumb. • Trim both the Top Support Rail and the Bottom Support Rail to those dimensions. Support Rails are rotated 90° for stair rail applications. • Test fit rails to check for accuracy.
Installing AZEK Rail Stairs with Balusters 4 5 DRILL BALUSTER HOLES TRIM BALUSTERS • Place the Bottom Rail and the Top Support Rail together as shown to keep the holes aligned. Trim Baluster ends to required angle as shown. Important: Start cut at top edge to maximize the length. Aluminum stair Balusters are precut to a stair angle and are not to be cut on the job site. Pre-drill 3/16” Scrap piece of wood cut to stair angle • Trim Foot Block to stair angle as well.
Installing AZEK Rail Stairs with Balusters 7 INSTALL BOTTOM SUPPORT RAIL • Attach Mounting Brackets to Bottom Support Rail. • Secure Mounting Brackets to posts. • Wedge Foot Block under Support Rail & Attach. Center screw aligned with rail centerline Brackets must be installed to the stair tread side of the rail. For sections up to 6’: Place one Foot Block in the center of the rail. #8 x 3/4” Coated Screws For sections 6’ to 8’: Space two Foot Blocks approximately at 1/3 intervals on the rail.
Installing AZEK Rail Stairs with Balusters 9 INSTALL BOTTOM SUPPORT RAIL • Position Top Rail over Support Rail and attach with screws. • Secure Post caps with exterior grade caulk. For typical stair angles, use provided 2 5/8” Screws to fasten the Top Rail.
Installing AZEK Rail with CableRail by Feeney® Mounting Bracket (4) Post Cap (2) Top Rail (1) Support Rail (2) Intermediate Base Plate Intermediate Baluster Post Sleeve (2) Support Block (2) Bottom Rail (1) Post Skirt (2) Foot Block (2) AZEK Rail Custom Rail Packs are available in 10’, 8’ and 6’ lengths. Tools Required Miter Saw Tape Measure Drill Cable Cutters • #2 Square Drive Visit www.azek.com/installation to view AZEK installation videos.
Installing AZEK Rail with CableRail by Feeney® 1 2 INSTALL POST SLEEVE INSTALL LOWER SUPPORT BLOCK • Position template at bottom of post sleeve above post skirt. • Trim Post Sleeve to desired length. 40” above deck surface is optimal for 36” railing heights. • Slide Post Sleeve and Post Skirt over post (do not force). If you do not have a the template, position the top of the Support Block 4” above the deck. • Ensure posts are square and plumb.
Installing AZEK Rail with CableRail by Feeney® 4 INSTALL BOTTOM SUPPORT RAIL • Position rail assembly onto Support Blocks. #8 x 3” Green Coated Screws #8 x 3” Green Coated Screws 5 CUT AND PREP BOTTOM RAIL AND TOP SUPPORT RAIL • Measure distance between the posts at the Bottom Rail and Top Support Rail. • Cut to length. • Attach Brackets to the Top Support Rail. Top Support Rail 6’ sections require 1 Intermediate Baluster; 8’ sections require 2 Intermediate Balusters.
Installing AZEK Rail with CableRail by Feeney® 6 ATTACH INTERMEDIATE BALUSTERS For ease of installation, pre-drill screw chase with a 3/16” drill bit. Ensure the screw finds the screw chase. Intermediate Baluster Screw Chase Pre-drill 3/16” #10 x 2” Coated Screws 7 Bottom Rail INSTALL BOTTOM RAIL • Place the Bottom Rail between the posts and allow the rail to rest on the Bottom Support Rail.
Installing AZEK Rail with CableRail by Feeney® 8 TRANSFER HOLE LOCATION ONTO POST SLEEVE • Use an extra Intermediate Baluster, rested on the Bottom Rail, as a template for the CableRail Hardware and through holes. • Using a 3/16” drill bit to transfer your marks onto the Post Sleeve.
Installing CableRail by Feeney® for AZEK Rail 1 2 PRE-DRILL ANCHOR POST SLEEVE Anchor posts should not exceed 60 feet apart during any continuous run of cable. PRE-DRILL THROUGH POST SLEEVES • For the through posts, drill a 1/4” hole through both the Post and Post Sleeve. • Using the marks on the Anchor Posts, drill a through hole only in the Post Sleeve with a 1/4” Bit drill. Optional - Protector Sleeves are not required on the through posts, but do offer a more finished appearance.
Installing CableRail by Feeney® for AZEK Rail 4 ATTACH QUICK-CONNECT AND QUICK-CONNECT SWIVEL FITTINGS • Screw on Quick-Connect fittings snuggly against Post Sleeve onto one side of the railing and lock nuts onto hanger bolts on the other side. • Screw on Quick-Connect Swivel fitting onto the Hanger Bolt with the lock nut already installed. One side of the railing will be only Quick-Connect fittings, the other side will be Quick Connect swivel fittings and lock nuts.
Installing CableRail by Feeney® for AZEK Rail 6 ATTACH QUICK-CONNECT AND QUICK-CONNECT CABLE FITTINGS • Use a set of 3/8” open-ended wrenches to tighten the Cable using the “swivel” end insuring the Cable does not twist. • Once the Cable is tight, tighten the lock nuts against the Quick-Connect swivel fitting. Tightening Order If necessary, the Cable can be removed from the Quick-Connect fitting by using the Quick-Connect Release Tool.
Installing AZEK Rail Stairs with CableRail by Feeney® 1 2 INSTALL POST SLEEVES MEASURE SUPPORT RAILS • Determine measurements and angle as shown. • Trim Post Sleeve to desired length. • Slide Post Sleeve and Post Skirt over post (do not force). • Ensure posts are square and plumb. Support Rails are rotated 90° for stair rail applications. • Trim both the Top Support Rail and the Bottom Support Rail to those dimensions. • Test fit rails to check for accuracy.
Installing AZEK Rail Stairs with CableRail by Feeney® 4 PREP BOTTOM SUPPORT RAIL • Attach Mounting Brackets to Bottom Support Rail. • Trim and Attach Foot Blocks. Center screw aligned with rail centerline Pre-drill through Bottom Support Rail with 3/16” bit Pre-drill 7/64” #8 x 3/4” Coated Screws #8 x 3” Coated Screws For sections up to 6’: Place one Foot Block in the center of the rail. For sections 6’ to 8’: Space two Foot Blocks approximately at 1/3 intervals on the rail.
Installing AZEK Rail Stairs with CableRail by Feeney® 6 PRE-DRILL BOTTOM RAIL Pre-drill 3/16” Use the Intermediate Base Plate as a Template, as shown to the right. Bottom Rail Use Intermediate Base Plate as template 7 ATTACH STAIR INTERMEDIATE BALUSTER • Trim Stair Intermediate Baluster to match stair angle. Be sure the screw finds the screw chase For easier installation, pre-drill screw chase with a 3/16” drill bit.
Installing AZEK Rail Stairs with CableRail by Feeney® 8 9 INSTALL BOTTOM RAIL Lower the rails perpendicular to the deck surface. TRANSFER HOLE LOCATION ON POST SLEEVE • Place the Bottom Rail over the Bottom Support Rail with the Intermediate Baluster(s). • Use an extra Intermediate Baluster as a template to mark for CableRail hardware and through holes. Use a 3/16” drill bit to transfer marks onto the Post Sleeve 10 ATTACH TOP SUPPORT RAIL • Mark Ends of Top Support Rail.
Installing AZEK Rail Stairs with CableRail by Feeney® 11 INSTALL TOP RAIL AND POST CAPS • Position Top Rail over Support Rail and attach with screws. • Secure Post Caps with exterior grade caulk.
Installing CableRail by Feeney® Stairs for AZEK Rail 2 PRE-DRILL THROUGH POST SLEEVES • Drill a 1/4” hole through both the Post and Post Sleeve at stair angle. 1/4” 3 DRIVE IN HANGER BOLTS • Screw Hanger Bolts into the pilot holes at the same angle of the stairs using the Hanger Bolt Installation Tool. 1/4” 1” Bottom Anchor Post Leave about 1” of machine thread exposed for cable take-up.
Installing CableRail by Feeney® Stairs for AZEK Rail 5 THREAD CABLE • When all of the hardware is in place, insert one end of the Cable into the QuickConnect fitting. • Feed the Cable through the Intermediate Baluster (or through posts) with a lacing needle.
Installing CableRail by Feeney® Stairs for AZEK Rail 7 TIGHTEN CABLE • Once the Cable is tight, tighten the lock nuts against the Quick-Connect swivel fittings. Tightening Order If necessary, the Cable can be removed from the Quick-Connect fitting by using the Quick-Connect Release Tool Use a set of 3/8” openended wrenches to tighten the Cable using the “swivel” end insuring the Cable does not twist.
Installing AZEK Rail with Glass Infill Post Cap (2) Top Rail (1) Mounting Bracket (4) Support Rail (2) Top Glass Channel Rubber Gasket (2) Post Sleeve (2) Glass Panel (not included) Support Block (2) Bottom Glass Channel Bottom Rail Foot Block (1 in 6’ Section) Post Skirt (2) AZEK Rail with Glass Infill is available in 6’ lengths. Tools Required • Miter Saw • 7/64” Drill Bit • Drill • 3/16” Drill Bit • Measuring Tape Visit www.azek.com/installation to view AZEK installation videos.
Installing AZEK Rail with Glass Infill DIMENSIONAL CONSTRAINTS FOR STRAIGHT SECTION Min of 2” Max of 4” Max of 63” Glass should be 1/4” thick Min 27.75 for 36” DIMENSIONAL CONSTRAINTS FOR STAIR SECTION Min 27.
Installing AZEK Rail with Glass Infill 1 2 INSTALL POST SLEEVES INSTALL LOWER SUPPORT BLOCK • Position template at bottom of post sleeve above post skirt. • Trim Post Sleeves to desired length. • Slide Post Sleeve and Post Skirt over post. (DO NOT FORCE) • Ensure post are square and plumb. Template Support Block 4” Optimal 39” 7/64” Pre-drill #8 x 3” Green Coated Screws Post Skirt 39” above deck surface is optimal for 36” railing heights.
Installing AZEK Rail with Glass Infill 4 INSTALL BOTTOM SUPPORT RAIL • Position rail assembly onto Support Blocks. 7/64” Pre-drill #8 x 3” Green Coated Screws 5 TRIM RAILS, EXTRUSIONS, AND GASKETS • Measure distance between the posts at the Bottom Support Rail. • Transfer measurement to Top & Bottom Rails, Top Support Rail and cut to length. • Measure and cut Top and Bottom Glass Channels, and Rubber Gaskets to appropriate lengths.
Installing AZEK Rail with Glass Infill 6 ASSEMBLE LOWER RAIL SECTION • Place Bottom Rail over Bottom Support Rail. • Install Bottom Glass Channel utilizing pre-drilled holes. Bottom Glass Channel: Pre-drilled holes are in channel Pre-drill 7/64” #8 x 1” Coated Screws 7 ATTACH LOWER GASKET AND INSTALL GLASS PANEL • Apply Rubber Gasket to bottom of Glass Panel first. • Set panel/gasket assembly into Bottom Glass Channel.
Installing AZEK Rail with Glass Infill 8 INSTALL TOP GASKET AND TOP GLASS CHANNEL • Place Rubber Gasket on top of glass panel. • Fit Top Glass Channel onto glass panel assembly. Top Glass Channel: Pre-drilled holes are on side 9 INSTALL TOP SUPPORT RAIL • Align top Support Rail to center of Posts. • Attach Brackets to Top Support Rail.
Installing AZEK Rail with Glass Infill 10 INSTALL TOP RAIL AND POST CAPS • Attach Post Caps using exterior grade caulk applied to the underside of the Cap. 3/16” Pre-drill through existing holes in Top Glass Channel and through the Top Support Rail. #8 x 2 1/4” Coated Screws Caution: Screws must be 2 1/4” to attach the Top Rail on the Straight Rail sections.
Installing AZEK Rail Stairs with Glass Infill Consult your local building codes for guard and handrail requirements. 1 2 INSTALL POST COVERS • Trim Post Sleeve to desired length. • Slide Post Sleeve and Post Skirt over post. (do not force). • Ensure Posts are square and plumb. MEASURE RAILS • Determine measurements and angle as shown. Transfer measurements to Top and Bottom Support Rails. Support Rails are rotated 90° for stair rail applications.
Installing AZEK Rail Stairs with Glass Infill 4 TRIM GLASS CHANNELS AND GASKETS • Using lengths in Step 3 as a reference, measure and cut Top and Bottom Glass Channels, as well as both Rubber Gaskets at appropriate angle. Glass Channels must be at least 4” shorter than rail.
Installing AZEK Rail Stairs with Glass Infill 6 ASSEMBLE LOWER RAIL SECTION • Place Bottom Rail over Bottom Support Rail. • Install Bottom Glass Channel utilizing pre-drilled holes. 7/64” Pre-drill #8 x 1” Coated Screws Bottom Glass Support Extrusion: Pre-drilled holes are in channel 7 ATTACH LOWER GASKET AND INSTALL GLASS PANEL • Apply Rubber Gasket to bottom of Glass Panel first. • Set panel/gasket assembly into Bottom Glass Channel.
Installing AZEK Rail Stairs with Glass Infill 8 INSTALL TOP GASKET AND TOP GLASS CHANNEL • Place Rubber Gasket on top of glass panel. • Fit Top Glass Channel onto glass panel assembly. Top Glass Channel: Pre-drilled holes are on side 9 INSTALL TOP SUPPORT RAIL Pre-drill 7/64” Pre-drill 7/64” #8 x 3” Green Coated Screws • Mark Ends of Top Support Rail. • Rotate Rail assembly out of way to fasten Support Block Page 37 #8 x 3” Green Coated Screws • Secure Mounting Brackets to Posts.
Installing AZEK Rail Stairs with Glass Infill 11 INSTALL TOP RAIL AND POST CAPS • Attach Post caps using exterior grade caulk applied to the underside of the cap. 3/16” Pre-drill through existing holes in Top Glass Channel. #8 x 3” Coated Screws Screws must be 3” to attach the Top Rail on stair sections.
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