Installation Guide

36”, 42” 60”
STEP 1: GETTING STARTED
Locate posts as required with the bottom plate ½” from the
edge of the deck (a greater distance from edge may be
required on some decks so that post anchoring screws can
attach to solid wood under deck surface).
Refer to Vista™ Mounting & Fastening Guide for
minimum requirements of post fasteners. For post
spacing and further information, please consult your
authorized Vista™ Dealer or refer to the Vista™ Mount-
ing & Fastening Guide at www.vistarailings.com/
installation-instructions/
Consult your authorized Vista™ dealers for layout and
design information to meet standard building code criteria.
Site specific engineering documentation not provided.
STEP 2: POSTS
Fig.1
36” & 42" railing height is
available in regular picket,
wide picket and glass.
60” is available in glass only.
Fig.2
Install posts at this time with only 1 fastener that meets or
exceeds minimum requirements outlined in the Vista™ Mounting
& Fastening Guide (see Fig. 1, 2, and 3). This will allow enough
movement in the post for installation of top rail later. (see Step 3)
NOTE: Deck fasteners are not included.
STEP 3: BRACKET ATTACHMENT
36”, 42” 60”
2¼”
Wall Bracket
Post Bracket
36”, 42” 60”
2¼”
Stair
Post
Fig.4
Fig.5
Install wall or post brackets as
required. (See Fig. 4 and Fig. 5)
NOTE: Height varies depending on
height of railing system that is
purchased.
STEP 4: TOP RAIL ASSEMBLY
Fig.3
Measure distance between posts, deduct ½” and cut top rail section.
NOTE: Top and bottom rail with picket gasket can be cut at same time. We
recommend drilling a 3/16” hole every 2 - 3 feet in bottom rail to allow water
drainage. Install top rail securing one end only using #10 x ¾" Tek screws
provided with post. Check to ensure posts are perpendicular to deck
surface, and install remainder of post to deck fasteners. Refer to step 2 for
an appropriate method to attach posts and note about fasteners. (use
exterior silicone “non-corrosive” caulking in screw holes for waterproofing).
Secure other end of top rail.
For picket installation, go to Step 4A & 5. For glass installation, go to
Step 5A.
Important: Secure both ends using two of the #10 x ¾" Tek screws provid-
ed, one from each side. (see Fig. 2, 3 and 4)
STEP 4A: BOTTOM RAIL ASSEMBLY
36” - 48”
Fig.6
Install bottom rail with support leg in rough position. (see Fig.
6). Space bottom rail support leg evenly between posts and
secure rails to post with supplied fasteners.
Important: Install supplied fasteners into pre-drilled holes on
support leg to fastener to deck.
STEP 5: PICKET ASSEMBLY
36” - 48”
Fig.7
Starting at one end of a section, snap spacer over
openings in top and bottom rails (use rubber mallet if
necessary). Install picket as per Fig. 7 and repeat
procedure until last 4 pickets are left. Install remaining
pickets as a group (without spacers in between). Spread
out and snap in remaining spacers.
NOTE: The last spacer will likely have to be cut to size.
Picket spacing should not exceed 4”.
STEP 5A: GLASS ASSEMBLY
Tempered Glass
36” (30”H glass), 42” (36” H
glass), 60” (54” H glass)
bottom gasket
top gasket
Fig.8
recommended that the final glass sizes be taken after railing frame is installed.
Recommended width of glass panel sizes should be approximately 2” less than the
distance in between the posts (36” and 42” railing heights) for ease of installation. See Fig.
8A for Windwall recommendations. Glass thickness must be a minimum of ¼" (6mm) and
tempered as per local building code.
Remove pre-installed clear picket gasket and
install the glass gasket in both top and bottom
rails. Install bottom rail with support leg (if
greater than 36”) in rough position (see Fig 6).
Measure to place in the middle and secure
into the deck with #10 x 1 ¼” wood screw
(included). Fasten both top and bottom rails to
posts using provided fasteners. When placing
the glass panels into position, first place top
edge of glass into the top rail gasket, then
swing bottom edge of glass into bottom rail
gasket and slide down firmly until it rests on
the glass gasket (Fig 8).
Due to different configuration options, it is
STEP 5B: WINDWALL ASSEMBLY
60”
Fig.8A
Attach foam pieces to brackets (included). Secure brackets to post
with included fasteners.(see Fig 8A)
Note: 1” spacing on glass is recommended on the 60” Windwall
system. In areas routinely exposed to wind gusts in excess of
60mph/100km, it may be necessary to consult a local design profes-
sional to determine whether this product is suitable for your applica-
tion. It is required that the glass be supported mid span with a glass
center support.