Service Detail

Step 1. Cut the aluminum insert for the top and the bottom rails 5/16’’ shorter. Attach the mounting brackets to the ends of both pieces with # 8 metal screws (Photo 1).

NOTE: Make sure the profile has a snug fit between the posts.

Step 2.Using the calculator (coastalclassicrailings.com/calculator) lay out the aluminum insert for the top rail only. Mark the edge of each baluster at the bottom of the insert.

NOTE: The calculator output values will mark the outer edges of balusters (Photo 2).

Step 3. Cut the bottom PVC cap rail to the appropriate length.

Step 4.Transfer the layout from the top aluminum insert (see Step 2) to the bottom PVC cap rail.

Step 5.Drill ¼’’ holes through the top aluminum according to the layout.

Step 6. Determine the position of the support legs in relation to the balusters. NOTE: The supports are 4" for 28’’ balusters @ 36’’ rail height. The recommended space for the support legs is 4’ +/-. Drill ¼’’ holes and attach 4’’ support legs to the bottom aluminum insert with 2 ½’’ screws (Photo 3).

Step 7.Use the installation bracket (not included) to center the balusters on the bottom PVC rail .

Step 8.Attach the bottom PVC cap rail to the balusters (28" for 36" rail sections)​ with # 10 2½" star drive screws.

Step 9. Using the same screws (#10 2 ½’’), attach the balusters to the top aluminum (Photo 6). You have now assembled a section of railings.

Step 10. Install the bottom aluminum insert 3 ¾’’ up from the deck .

HINT: Use temporary 4" blocks on each end of the aluminum. Remove temporary blocks when finished.

Step 11. Snap the rail section onto the bottom aluminum profile .

Step 12.Attach the top rail to the posts with 2 ½’’ screws. Make sure that the solid blocking is installed to receive the mounting screws (Photo 9).

Step 13. Cut the top PVC cap rail 1/32 - 1/16 longer (depending on the length) and install it by pressing firmly at each end first, and then at the middle .