Veranda Railing System Veranda railing systems are designed to work with a number of different decking materials and surfaces. Before initiating any project, obtain a copy of your local building codes and understand them thoroughly. Local building code requirements will always supersede any and all suggested procedures and measurements in the following installation guideline. Post sleeve over wood post Use the Post Sleeve method to install railing directly to a wooden 4x4 deck post.
(Step 17) Note: A flexible shaft bit holder (not included) is helpful during this step. 14. Fully insert a baluster into each pre-routed hole in the bottom rail. 15. Position the top rail onto balusters and between the posts. The pre-routed holes in the top rail should be facing downward (Fig. 4). 16. Individually insert each baluster into the corresponding pre-routed hole in the top rail. Maintain the engagement of the baluster in the bottom rail. 17.
11. Secure the hinged bracket to the bottom rail using three #12 x 3/4” long screws. Repeat for opposite end. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN SCREWS. 12. Center the hinged bracket on the underside of the top rail (refer to Fig. 3). Inset the hinged bracket 1/16” from the end of the rail. Mark the three hole locations on the rail. Pre-drill 1/8” hole at desired locations. Repeat for opposite end. Secure the Hinged bracket to the top rail using three #12 x 3/4” long screws. Repeat for opposite end.
