Installation Guide

In-Line Railing Installation Instructions
PRE-ASSEMBLED ALUMINUM RAILING
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Items and Tools Needed
Posts Installation
Prior to construction:
• Check with your local regulatory agency for special code
requirements in your area. Common railing height is 36" or 42".
Read instructions completely to get an understanding of how the
product goes together and how each piece affects the other.
• Determine the number of railing posts needed for your deck.
Post spacing is 6' or 8' on-center. Example: A 12' x 16' deck
attached to a building with a 4' access opening on one side will
need a total of eight posts. To minimize cutting, use as many full
panels as possible.
Step 1: Install posts by attaching the aluminum base to the surface
of the deck. Position the post so the fastener will go into the floor
joist, and make sure the decking is firmly attached to the joist at
the location of the posts. Proper structural blocking/framing under
the decking material is required when attaching the post to a wood
frame deck because decking alone is not approved as structural
framing (fig. 2).
Step 2: Position the post assembly onto the location where it will
attach to the deck. Four 3/8" diameter mounting holes are provided
on the base. When the final position is determined, mark the base
hole locations. Remove the post assembly and drill 15/64" holes
in the marked locations through the decking and into structural
blocking (fig. 3).
Step 3: Reposition the post assembly over the predrilled holes
and insert the fasteners (NOT INCLUDED). Secure the base
to the deck structure. Make certain the posts are plumb. Note:
Recommend 5/16” x 4” or longer lag screws. If the post requires
adjustment, use shims to level post. If the post requires adjustment,
use shims to level post.
Step 4: Finish by sliding a post base trim (optional) over each post
for a finished look (fig. 4).
Post Base
Trim
Pre-Assembled Panel
Post Cap
39-in
Post
Bracket
Rail
Support
fig. 2
Parts included
Tools required
(1) Pre-assembled panel (4) Rail support connectors for 6ft
(2) Rail supports for 6ft (6) Rail support connectors for 8ft
(3) Rail supports for 8ft (4) Brackets with hardware
(Posts and stair rail kits sold separately)
• Drill/power screwdriver
• Miter or circular saw
with carbide tip blade
• Marked speed square
• Carpenter’s level
• Carpenter’s pencil
• Adjustable wrench
or socket wrench
for bolts, etc.
• Safety glasses/
goggles
• Rubber mallet
• Tape measure
• Lag screws
fig. 1
fig. 4
(1) Pre-assembled Panel (2 or 3) Rail Supports (4 or 6) Rail Support Connectors (2) Top Rail Brackets (2) Bottom Rail Brackets (12) Metal Screws (4) Large Screws (4) Small Screws
fig. 3