Installation Guide
Tools and Items Needed
Contemporary Composite Line Railing - 6' On-Center:
• One line rail kit (fig. 1), which contains:
1 - Top rail
1 - Bottom rail
1 - Rail support with connector
1 - Contemporary line rail bracket kit, which contains:
4 - Brackets
4 - Bracket covers
Screws
14 - 32-3/4" Round Aluminum Balusters
• 1 - 40" Post sleeve plus one to end a railing section for 36" rail height
(sold separately)
• 1 - Post cap for each post sleeve (sold separately)
• 1 - Post base trim for each post sleeve (included with post sleeve)
Post sleeve, post cap and trim are not included in rail kit.
•
One stair rail kit (fig. 1), which contains:
1 - Top rail
1 - Bottom rail
1 - Rail support with connector
1 - Contemporary stair rail bracket kit, which contains:
4 - Brackets
4 - Bracket covers
Screws
12 - 32-3/4" Round Aluminum Balusters
• 1 - 48" Post sleeve plus one to end a railing section for 36" rail height
(lower) (sold separately)
• 1 - Post cap for each post sleeve (sold separately)
• 1 - Post base trim for each post sleeve (included with post sleeve)
Post sleeve, post cap and trim are not included in rail kit.
Contemporary Composite Stair Railing - 6' On-Center:
Prior to construction, check with your local regulatory agency for special code requirements in your area. Structural support should come from
either the continuation of deck support posts that extend up through the deck floor, railing posts that are bolted to the inside of the rim/outer joists or structural
post mounts. The post spacing will be less for angled rail applications. Always measure prior to securing the posts when installing angled rail sections. Install
railing posts before deck boards are fastened to the joists.
The railing comes pre-routed for balusters. Pre-drilling all other screw holes is essential for successful rail installation. Do not over-tighten screws. Read
instructions completely to get an understanding of how the product goes together and how each piece affects the others.
Step 1 Determine the number of railing posts needed for your deck. Post spacing is 6' on-center. Example: A 12' x 16' deck attached to a building with a 4'
access opening on one side will require a total of eight posts (fig. 3).
Line Railing Installation Instructions
GRAB AND GO CONTEMPORARY COMPOSITE
RAILING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
fig. 3
fig. 2
Contemporary Composite Railing
Bottom
Top
Top Rail
•
6ft on-center
Top Rail Bracket
and Bracket Cover
•
Baluster
•
Bottom
Rail
•
Rail
Support
•
Bottom Rail Bracket
and Bracket Cover
•
Post
Base
Trim
•
40-in
Post
•
Post Cap
•
fig. 1
(1) Top Rail (1) Rail Support (2) Top Rail Brackets (2) Bottom Rail Brackets (16) Large Screws
• Drill/power screwdriver
• Carriage bolts
• Hammer
• Miter or circular saw with
carbide tip blade
• Clear exterior construction
adhesive
• Marked speed square
• Tape measure
• Carpenter’s level
• Carpenter’s pencil
• Adjustable wrench or socket
wrench for bolts, etc.
• Safety glasses/goggles
• #1 and #2 square head drill bits
• 1/8" drill bit
• Rubber mallet
(1) Bottom Rail (12) Small Screws(14 or 12) Balusters (1) Rail Support Connector