Installation Guide

IMPORTANT: Before starting your residential Vista™ deck railing project, please

ensure to check your local building codes and building permit requirements prior to

installation. Building codes may vary. Always comply with all applicable building codes.

Please check areas to be drilled are free from utilities, services and hazards.

NOTE: Affixing posts to decking surface is a critical part of ensuring the strength of your railings

system. Please choose a fastener that meets or exceeds the minimum requirement outlined in the

Vista Mounting & Fastening Guide (on our website, installation instructions). If your deck is

unique and is not listed in the guide, please consult a professional engineer for assistance.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death!

No member of Vista Railing Systems Inc., or the Dealer shall be liable for any loss or damage resulting

from the improper installation or use of this product. If any member of Vista Railing Systems Inc., or the

Dealer becomes liable for any loss or damage, the aggregate liability of Vista Railing Systems Inc.

shall be limited to the retail purchase price of that product. For further information, please consult your

authorized Vista™ Dealer.

Toll Free: 800-667-8247 or www.vistarailings.com

Vista is a registered trademark of Vista Railing Systems Inc.

Revised March 2021 (V1)

Residential Deck Stair Railing Assembly

Instructions

Toll Free: 800-667-8247 or www.vistarailings.com

Vista is a registered trademark of Vista Railing Systems Inc.

Revised March 2021 (V1)

Tools & Materials Required:

Handsaw 10" Miter Saw with thin (Kerf) Blade

Electric Drill - 1/8" and 3/16"

Drill Bits 3/8" Hex Head Driver

Torx Screwdriver - T25 drive

Robertson Screwdriver - #2

Measuring Tape

Rubber Mallet (optional)

Important: Before beginning your residential deck railing project, you will need to refer

to Vista’s™ Recommended Mounting & Fastening Guide to choose the appropriate

post to deck fasteners for your specific application or consult with a professional

engineer. The Recommended Mounting & Fastening Guide (Canada & USA versions)

can be found on our website, under Learn, Installation Instructions or call/text our toll

free 1-800-667-8247.

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Tools & Materials Required: Handsaw 10" Miter Saw with thin (Kerf) Blade Electric Drill - 1/8" and 3/16" Drill Bits 3/8" Hex Head Driver Torx Screwdriver - T25 drive Robertson Screwdriver - #2 Measuring Tape Rubber Mallet (optional) Important: Before beginning your residential deck railing project, you will need to refer to Vista’s™ Recommended Mounting & Fastening Guide to choose the appropriate post to deck fasteners for your specific application or consult with a professional engineer.
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STEP 1: Measuring Stairs STEP 3: Stair Rail Splice Assembly To measure stair length use the following: Bottom Stair Post Deck Length Length Center splice or joint Fig.2 Bottom Stair Post Attach with (2) screws per side Fig. 6A A stair mid post may be placed in the run (see Fig. 6B), utilizing approved fasteners that meet or exceed requirements outlined in Vista’s™ Mounting & Fastening Guide (these are not included with posts).