Instructions: Tuscany CreativeRail

Before installation check with your office of the local building inspector. Local building codes and by-laws may apply to outdoor railings. The vertical height from the deck to the top of the railing as well as minimum spacing between balusters is frequently stipulated.

set railing posts

Step 1

Set newel posts to accommodate pre-drilled railing length.

center pre-drilled rails

Step 2

Center pre-drilled rail between newel posts and trim equal amounts from each end of top and bottom rails. Trim Lock-Bar from one end.

thread Lock-Bar

Step 3

Lay balusters on ground and thread Lock-Bar through.

attach brackets center brackets

Step 4

Attach longer leg of bracket to underside of rail ends. Ensure that the brackets are centered on the rails.

fill holes with caulking

Step 5

Use a high quality polyurethane construction adhesive (caulking) . Fill holes to approximately half full. This will bond the baluster to the wood railing and prevent water from leaking into the railing gaps.

insert ballusters

Step 6

Insert balusters into pre-drilled holes in railing.

set spacing from deck

Step 7

Use a 2x4 block or spacer beneath bottom rail to set desired height from patio floor. Attach assembled units to post .

optional cap rail

Step 8

Apply optional cap rail.

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September 04, 2010