Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsVeranda ArmorGuard ManualsLumber & Composites36 in. Composite Baluster Kit in Nantucket Gray (5-Pack)

Begin line assembly by measuring & cutting

the rails to desired length, making sure to

center the baluster hole pattern on the rails.

Use the brackets as templates and mark the

hole locations on the bottom rail and top

sub rail. Make sure that a minimum of 2.75”

space is left from the end of the rail to the

ﬁrst baluster hole.

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Railing Installation Instructions - Composite Balusters

Prior to installing railing:

Please consult local zoning laws in regards to load requirements and bottom space requirements for rails. All supporting

structures must be in accordance with applicable building codes. Neighborhood associations and/or historic districts

may regulate size, type, placement and ability of railing. Apply for permits if required by local authorities and codes.

Ensure compliance prior to installation. Local building code requirements will always supersede any and all suggested

procedures and measurements in the following installation. The following installation instructions are intended as a

general guideline based on common building practices used in railing installation.

Measure & cut all balusters to the desired

length. Lay out the bottom rail & top sub rail

with the balusters roughly aligned with the

predrilled holes.

Predrill the bracket holes using a 1/8” drill

bit. Make sure to only predrill ¾”-7/8” or the

hole may be visible from the top surface.

Position the top of the balusters inside the

channel in the top sub rail, carefully aligning

the holes & fastener, and secure each with

the supplied 1-3/4” screws.

Locate the holes and predrill the holes in

the top sub rail. Secure all brackets using

supplied 3/4” screws.

Align the bottom balusters with the predrilled

holes. Make sure the rail channel is facing

away from the balusters.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Railing Installation Instructions - Composite Balusters Prior to installing railing: Please consult local zoning laws in regards to load requirements and bottom space requirements for rails. All supporting structures must be in accordance with applicable building codes. Neighborhood associations and/or historic districts may regulate size, type, placement and ability of railing. Apply for permits if required by local authorities and codes. Ensure compliance prior to installation.
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7 TIP: only insert the 1-3/4” screws into the bottom end of the balusters part way. This allows for easier alignment of upcoming balusters. Tighten all screws after each baluster is secured to bottom rail. Slide trim onto post before attaching rail. 10 Predrill all holes with a 1/8” drill bit. 13 Secure the rail to assembly using the supplied 1-3/4” screws. 8 Lower the assembly onto crush blocks cut to the required length.
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Stair Installation Instructions Prior to installing railing: Please consult local zoning laws in regards to load requirements and bottom space requirements for rails. All supporting structures must be in accordance with applicable building codes. Neighborhood associations and/or historic districts may regulate size, type, placement and ability of railing. Apply for permits if required by local authorities and codes. Ensure compliance prior to installation.
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7 Starting with the top sub-rail, secure each baluster using supplied 1 3/4” screws. The balusters will fit between the walls on the underside of the top sub-rail. 10 Also mark the locations of the top bracket. Slide trim onto post before attaching rail. 12 Secure the top bracket using supplied 2” screws. 8 9 Secure the bottom rail to the balusters using 1 3/4” screws. TIP: don’t fully drive the screws into the bottom rail until all balusters have been started.
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15 Predrill holes using a 1/8” drill bit. Follow up with a 7/32” drill bit, drilling through the top sub rail only (this will allow screws to snug the top rail tightly). 16 Secure the top rail to the top sub rail using 8 supplied 1 3/4” screws. (NOTE: Do not countersink.) www.verandadeck.com 17 Finish by gluing the post caps on using a quality exterior adhesive. Cut and glue 1 crush block from baluster and center between posts as shown in the above diagram.
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Post Wrap Installation Instructions Prior to installing railing: Please consult local zoning laws in regards to load requirements and bottom space requirements for rails. All supporting structures must be in accordance with applicable building codes. Neighborhood associations and/or historic districts may regulate size, type, placement and ability of railing. Apply for permits if required by local authorities and codes. Ensure compliance prior to installation.
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5 6 Apply adhesive to next post wrap, align with the previous two, and press firmly in place. 7 8 Apply adhesive to the previously assembled post wraps. 9 Align the last post wrap and press securely in place. www.verandadeck.
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10A 10B 10C Right the assembly. Using the templates punched from the packaging, slide the setting guides over & down the assembly. Position 1 guide 3” from the bottom, 1 guide in the center and the last guide 3” from the top of the post. Let cure 24 hours, then remove the guides. The assembly is now ready to be inserted over the previously secured 4x4 wood posts. 11A 11B 11C Slide post wrap assembly over previously secured 4x4 wood post. Remove cardboard guides (if still in use).