Installation Guide
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If you do not have the template, 
position the top of the Support 
Block 4” above the deck. 
INSTALL LOWER 
SUPPORT BLOCK
• Position template at
 bottom of Post 
Sleeve above Post 
Skirt.
INSTALL POST 
SLEEVES
• Trim Post Sleeves to 
desired length.
• Slide Post Sleeves and 
Post Skirt over post 
(do not force).
• Ensure posts are 
square and plumb.
Optimal 39”
Skirt.
45°
For angled rail installations,
align angled face of Support 
Block parallel to rail section.
Pre-drill 7/64”
#8 x 3/4” Coated 
Screws
Pre-drill 7/64”
#8 x 3/4” Coated 
Screws
1/3
1/3
1/3
1/2
1/2
#8 x 3/4” Coated 
1/3
1/3
1/3
1/2
1/2
Foot 
blocks
#8 x 3” Coated 
Screws
8’ Kit
6’ Kit
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Center screw aligned to 
rail centerline
Center screw 
aligned to rail 
centerline
Bracket set 
fl ush to rail 
face
Bracket set 
fl ush to rail 
face
CUT AND ASSEMBLE BOTTOM SUPPORT RAIL 
• Cut the Bottom Support Rail to length.
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1
2
39” above deck surface is 
optimal for 36” railing heights.
For angled rail installations,
align angled face of Support 
Block parallel to rail section.
4”
Template
Support 
Block
Post Skirt
7/64” Pre-drill
#8 x 3” Green Coated 
Screws
Installing AZEK Rail with Balusters
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.
For sections 8’ to 10’: 
Space three Foot Blocks 
approximately at 1/4 
intervals on the rail.










