Arlington Aluminum Railing Installation Guide
Arlington Aluminum Railing Installation Guide THE BEST CHOICE FOR STRONG & DURABLE RAILING SYSTEMS Our exclusive manufacturing process ensures our aluminum railing will provide superior strength plus it is virtually maintenance free. This guide will help make your installation easy. For questions, please call 1-855-224-9761 and welcome to Weatherables®. Please note: It is the responsibility of the installer to conform to local building codes and safety requirements.
Arlington Aluminum Railing Installation Guide Straight Railing Installation Step 1: Measure & Locate All Posts 1. Measure and locate all posts. 2. Choose the appropriate 3/8 in. fasteners to fasten the posts according to local regulations. Ensure the posts are plumb. Use shims to adjust verticality. 6' or 8' or less than 6' or 8' Note: The internal spacing between 2 posts is 6‘ and 8' or less than 6' or 8'. Shims We’re happy to help. Call 1-855-224-9761.
Arlington Aluminum Railing Installation Guide Step 2: Install bottom rail, bottom brackets and foot block(s). 1. Locate and install the foot block(s). 2. Cut bottom rail to fit between posts if necessary. 3. Secure the 3-piece adjustable foot block into place. The middle part of the foot block may be cut to adjust the height as necessary. 4. Insert the bottom rail into bottom bracket at both ends, then position the bottom rail between posts, secure the brackets on the post with 2 #10-1" screws.
Arlington Aluminum Railing Installation Guide Note： • The space between the bottom rail to the ground is 2.75", use a 2.75" high piece of wood as a temporary support. • Pre-drill holes on the post to install the bracket. • When cutting the bottom rail, subtract 5/16” from each mark and cut from both ends for even picket spacing. • The spacer size for each rail end is different. (A special round label will be used to identify the end spacers.
Arlington Aluminum Railing Installation Guide Step 3: Install top rail and top brackets. 1. Position the top bracket based on the location of the bottom bracket. Note: The brackets should be spaced 29 1/4” apart for 36” tall railing and 35 1/4” apart for 42” tall railing. 2. Measure the distance between posts and subtract 5/8 in. from the total measurement. 3. Cut the top rail at this measurement. 4. Insert the bracket cover into each end of rail. Secure the top rail with top brackets.
Arlington Aluminum Railing Installation Guide Step 4: Install pickets and spacers. 1. Snap the spacer into place and insert pickets into top and bottom rail one by one as shown below. IMPORTANT: Do not snap in the last 4 spacers before installing the last 4 pickets. Insert last 4 pickets as group and adjust the picket distance, THEN snap in the spacers. We’re happy to help. Call 1-855-224-9761.
