| Regency
Railing Installation: |
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| Assembly
of sections is best accomplished on a flat surface at
a comfortable height. Plywood placed on sawhorses provides
an ideal platform. Once posts and/or post sleeves are
installed, insure they are plumb and level. Prior to fastening
any sections to the posts, install Base Cove Moulding
for a finished look. Install Base Cove Moulding before
installing rail sections as it may not be installed after
sections are attached to posts. |
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| Cut
Rails to Length: |
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Measure
the distance between properly installed plumb
posts. Before cutting, ensure all screws will
fasten into the rail and none fall into the
routed baluster hole. It is unsafe to have
rails installed where ALLscrews are not secured
into solid material. To provide adequate space
for the mounting bracket, leave a minimum
of 1-5/16 distance between each end of rail
and the edge of the first baluster hole. |
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| 2. |
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Trim the
top and bottom rails to fit with same baluster
spacing at each end of top and bottom rail.
Remember to trim equally on both ends of each
rail to ensure that balusters are uniformly
spaced at each end and plumb. |
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| Install
Rail Brackets: |
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| 3. |
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Center
mounting brackets on underside of bottom rail.
Inset bracket 1/16” from rail’s
end (figure a).
When the screws are tightened they will pull
the rail section against the post resulting
in a tighter, cleaner fit. |
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| 4. |
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Using rail
brackets as templates, mark the two hole locations
on each end of bottom rail and pre-drill using
a 1/8” drill bit. |
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| 5. |
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Repeat
steps 3 & 4 for underside of top rail
(side with routed holes,
figure b). |
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| 6. |
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Secure
both brackets to the underside of bottom rail
using two #10 x 3/4 long screws. |
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Secure
both brackets to the underside of the top
rail using two #10 x 3/4 long screws. |
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| Install
Infill: |
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Next,
insert one baluster into each pre-routed
hole in the bottom rail (figure
c). |
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| 9. |
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Position
top rail onto balusters by inserting
balusters into pre-routed holes in top
rail. Accomplish this step by holding
the top rail at a slight angle and place
balusters into the routed holes one
at a time while lowering the top rail. |
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| 10. |
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Once
the section is assembled use the plastic
straps to securely hold the section
together until it is completely mounted
to posts (figure
c). See Strap Instructions later
in this guide. |
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| 11. |
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Cut
provided crush block to approved height.
Consult your local building official
for the proper spacing between the deck
and railing. |
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| 12. |
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Place
crush block on deck surface at midpoint
between posts as a support and leveling
aid for mounting the rail section. HINT:
Temporarily using two crush blocks,
one at each end, will make installation
easier. |
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| 13. |
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Temporarily
position assembled section on the crush
block between posts and ensure the rail
is level. |
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| 14. |
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Using
rail brackets attached to bottom rail
as a template, mark the three hole positions
on post at each end of rail. |
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| 15. |
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Remove
assembled section so you can pre-drill
the holes on the posts. |
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| 16. |
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Pre-drill
all post holes for bottom rail using
a 1/8” drill bit. |
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| 17. |
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Position
the assembled section between the posts
and level. |
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| 18. |
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Using
three #10 x 3/4 long screws, fasten
bottom bracket to post and tighten fully.
Repeat for opposite end
(Figure
d). |
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| 19. |
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With
section still positioned between posts,
use top rail brackets as a template
and mark three hole positions on post
at each end of rail. |
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| 20. |
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Pull
the section slightly toward the deck
and predrill all post holes for the
top rail using a 1/8 drill bit. |
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| 21. |
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Using
three #10 x 3/4 long screws, fasten
top bracket to post and tighten fully.
Repeat for opposite end. |
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| Finishing Up: |
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| 22. |
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Remove
strap once section is completely installed. |
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| 23. |
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Using PVC
glue, attach one crush block to the underside
of the bottom rail to fit between the deck
surface and the bottom of the bottom rail.
You do not need to glue crush block to the
decking. |
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| NOTE: The crush
block allows the rail section to withstand normal
distortion loads. Standing or sitting on the rail
section is NOTrecommended for safety and performance
reasons. Should unusual loads occur, however, the
crush block minimizes the effect. |
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| Strap Instructions: |
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Make a
loop in one end of strap and insert it through
the buckle (figure e). |
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| 2. |
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Position
one of the dog-bone armatures through strap
(figure f). Pull
strap tight to capture the armature. |
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| 3. |
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Loop long
end of strap around the rail/stair assembly
and make a loop in the free end of the strap
(figure g). |
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| 4. |
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Insert
loop into buckle and fold down the remaining
dog-bone armature (figure
h). Pull one end of the strap tight
until it holds the assembled rail/ stair section
together. |
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| Provincial/Mission
Railing Installation: |
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| Assembly
of sections is best accomplished on a flat
surface at acomfortable height. Plywood placed
on sawhorses provides an ideal platform. Once
posts and/or post sleeves are installed, insure
they are plumb and level. Prior to fastening
any sections to the posts, install Base Cove
Moulding for a finished look. Install Base
Cove Moulding before installing rail sections
as it may not be installed after sections
are attached to posts. Cutting longest section
first and ensuring proper fit. |
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| Note that
the shoulder on the bottom rail was designed
to be mounted with the shoulder facing inward
but local customs may indicate otherwise.
Either is acceptable (figure
a). |
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| Cut Rails
to Length: |
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| 1. |
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Measure
the distance between properly installed
plumb posts. Before cutting, ensure
all screws will fasten into the rail
and none fall into the routed baluster
hole. It is unsafe to have rails installed
where ALLscrews are not secured into
solid material. To provide adequate
space for the mounting bracket, leave
a minimum of 1-5/16 distance between
each end of rail and the edge of the
first baluster hole. |
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| 2. |
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Trim
the top and bottom rails to fit with
same baluster spacing at each end of
top and bottom rail. Remember to trim
equally on both ends of each rail to
ensure that balusters are uniformly
spaced at each end and plumb. |
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| Attach Brackets: |
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| 1. |
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Using
the rail bracket as a template, mark
the locations of the screws on the bottom
of the top and bottom rail. Please note
the orientation of the bracket (Figure
b & c). |
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| 2. |
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Center
the bracket in the middle of the rails.
Inset the bracket back 1/16 from the
end of the rails. When screwing the
rails to the posts, this inset will
allow the screws to ’pull’
the rail section toward the posts when
fully tightened. |
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| 3. |
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Using
a 1/8” drill bit, pre-drill holes
at all marked locations. |
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| 4. |
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Screw
the rail brackets to the top and bottom
rails. The screws and brackets are powder
coated stainless steel. Note that a
square drive driver bit is included
in the bag with the brackets. To minimize
stripping the screw heads and chipping
paint, discard the driver bit after
each section is assembled. |
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| Install
Balusters/Spindles: |
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| 5. |
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Attach
the Square Balusters or Colonial Spindles.
This is best accomplished on a flat
horizontal surface such as the deck
surface or plywood atop sawhorses. |
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| 6. |
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Use
the 3 long screws packaged separately.
Note that there is a separate driver
bit in the package of 3 long screws. |
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| 7. |
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Engage
the head of the screws onto the square
drive bit and carefully position it
through the predrilled hole at the bottom
of the bottom rail and drive it through
the top of the bottom rail about 1/8”.
Note that the bottom of the Square Baluster
and Colonial Spindle has a ’screw
boss’ into which you will thread
the screw (figure
d). |
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| 8. |
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Seat
the bottom of the Square Baluster/Colonial
Spindle over the protruding screw and
finish screwing together. CAUTION: DO
NOTOVERTIGHTEN. Over-tightening the
screw will result in stripping out the
screw boss Note that the raised shoulder
on the top of the bottom rail helps
position the Square Baluster/Colonial
Spindle properly. |
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| 9. |
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Position
the Square Balusters/Colonial Spindles
and place them inside the routed holes
of the top rail (figure
d). |
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| 10. |
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Once
the section is assembled use the plastic
strap to securely hold the section together
until it is completely mounted to posts
(figure e).
See Strap Instructions later in this
guide . |
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| 11. |
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Cut
provided crush block to approved height.
Consult your local building official
for the proper spacing between the deck
and the bottom of bottom rail. |
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| Mount Rail
Sections to Posts: |
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| 12. |
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Place
crush block on deck surface at midpoint
between posts as a support and leveling
aid for mounting the rail section. HINT:
Temporarily using two crush blocks,
one at each end, will make installation
easier. |
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| 13. |
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Temporarily
position assembled section on the crush
block(s) between posts and ensure the
rail is level. |
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| 14. |
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Using
rail brackets attached to bottom rail
as a template, mark the three hole positions
on post at each end of rail. |
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| 15. |
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Remove
assembled section so you can pre-drill
the holes on the posts. |
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| 16. |
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Pre-drill
all post holes for bottom rail using
a 1/8” drill bit. |
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| 17. |
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Position
the assembled section between the posts
and level. |
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| 18. |
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Using
three #10 x 3/4 long screws, fasten
bottom bracket to post and tighten fully.
Repeat for opposite end (figure
f). Use of a flex shaft drive,
(available at most hardware stores)
or a right angle screw driver may make
this easier. |
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| 19. |
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With
section still positioned between posts,
use top rail brackets as a template
and mark three hole positions on posts
at each end of rail. |
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| 20. |
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Pull
the section slightly toward the deck
and predrill all post holes for the
top rail using an 1/8 drill bit. |
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| 21. |
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Using
three #10 x 3/4 long screws, fasten
top bracket to post and tighten fully.
Repeat for opposite end. |
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| Finishing Up: |
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| 22. |
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Remove
strap once section is completely installed. |
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| 23. |
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Using PVC
glue, attach one crush block to the underside
of the bottom rail to fit between the deck
surface and the bottom of the bottom rail.
You do not need to glue crush block to the
decking. |
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| Note: The crush
block allows the rail section to withstand normal
distortion loads. Standing or sitting on the rail
section is NOT recommended for safety and performance
reasons. Should unusual loads occur, however, the
crush block minimizes the effect. |
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| Strap Instructions: |
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| A. |
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Make a
loop in one end of strap and insert it through
the buckle (figure g). |
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| B. |
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Position
one of the dog-bone armatures through strap
(figure h). Pull
strap tight to capture the armature. |
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| C. |
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Loop long
end of strap around the rail/stair assembly
and make a loop in the free end of the strap
(figure i). |
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| D. |
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Insert
loop into buckle and fold down the remaining
dog-bone armature (figure
j). Pull strap tight until it holds
the assembled rail/stair section together. |
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