Installation Guide

8 ft PRESSURE-TREATED STAIR RAILING KIT WITH ALUMINUM BALUSTERS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The stair railing was designed to work on stairs that have a 10" run
and 6-3/4" rise, which creates a 34-degree angle. Check local building
code requirements prior to starting your project. A 6" ball cannot pass
through the triangle formed by the bottom rail, tread and riser. Stair rails
are commonly required to be more than 34" and less than 38" from the
tread nose to the top of the rail. (g. 1)
Step 1: Measure the distance between posts and, if necessary, cut the
2x4 rails to size by trimming the unnotched end. The baluster and rails
have been set to 34 degrees, so if you need to cut the rails and cap rail,
cut them to the 34-degree angle. (g. 2) Cut the cap rail at the same end
as the rails.
Step 2: Place the moulded cap rail upside down on a at surface. Next,
place the top 2x4 rail with the notch on the same side as the baluster
holes into the moulded cap rail channel so that the holes are facing up.
Starting from either end, fasten the rails together using the (8) 4" screws
through holes 1, 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19 and 20. If rails are trimmed, predrill
any additional holes with a 1/8" drill bit and insert the screw into the next
nearest hole. (g. 3)
Step 3: Attach the (4) 2x4 railing brackets according to the included
instructions. Attach the bottom 2x4 rail, with the holes facing up, using
the 2x4 railing brackets. Insert the balusters into the predrilled holes.
(g. 4).
Step 4: Attach the cap rail by aligning the holes to the baluster at one end
of the rail and working your way to the opposite end, ensuring that all of
the balusters are secured between the two rails. (g. 4)
Step 5: Fasten two support blocks at 1/3 of the distance from each end
of the bottom 2x4 rail. (g. 1)
Cut This End
Do NOT Cut
This End
Notch
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34°
Moulded Cap Rail
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Top 2x4 Rail
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Bottom 2x4 Rail
Railing Brackets
Balusters
Moulded
Cap Rail
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Top 2x4 Rail
(Fastened with screws)
Railing Brackets (4)
Baluster
Outside Edge of Stairs
Post
Cap
Less than 4"
34" < Tread Nose to
Top of Rail < 38"
Top and Bottom 2x4 Rail
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Support Block
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Less than 6"
Moulded Cap Rail
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Moulded Cap Rail
Bottom 2x4 Rail
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Top
2x4
Rail
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Tools and Items Needed
• Drill/power screwdriver
• Miter or circular saw with
carbide tip blade
• Tape measure
• Carpenter’s level
• Carpenter’s pencil
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves
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