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Installation Guide
Aluminum Straight Railing

Aluminum Railing Installation Guide
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installation easy. For questions, please call 1-888-743-3673 and welcome to
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Please note:
It is the responsibility of the installer to conform to local building codes and safety
requirements. It is also the installer’s responsibility to obtain all necessary building
permits. All of our straight aluminum railing sections 8 ft. long and below meet IRC
building codes. The purchaser and installer should review the intended use of the
products with a licensed professional engineer to determine code compliance.
Weatherables
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or its distributors shall not be held liable for improper or unsafe
installations.
These instructions are guidelines and do not cover every installation scenario. Review
all instructions before starting railing installation. The installer may need to modify the
exact installation method to meet unique site requirements.  Railing has been tested by
PEI and meets 2016 IRC Construction Code Standards.

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Installation Tips:
1. A miter saw with high tooth count carbide
blade can be used to cut the aluminum. Cut
slowly and use all safetyprecautions
2. If your installation requires that the rails be
cut, be sure to double check all
measurements before cutting.
3. Only use the fasteners provided in the railing
kit. Do not overtighten the screws.
4. Applying paint, other than manufacturer’s
touch up paint, will void the warranty.
5. The screws included require a T25 torx drive
bit, which is not included in the railing kit.
6. Foot block assembly is manufactured for a 2”
gap between the mounting surface and the
bottom rail.
7. All fasteners are self-tapping, we recommend drilling pilot holes with a 1/8” bit
(not included).
Recommended Tools:
 Safety Glasses
 Level
 Tape Measure
 Miter saw with high tooth count carbide blade
 Rubber Mallet
 Power Drill
 Phillips Drive Bit
 T25 Torx screwdriver bit

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Section 1
1. Install posts (see post instructions included with post). Ensure that posts are
installed with the one piece post skirt in place. It’s important that the post skirts are in
place prior to installing the railing sections since they are one piece they cannot be added
after the railing is installed.
2. Measure the distance between the posts to determine the width of your rails.
3. Subtract 1/16” from each end of the rail to avoid scratching the posts when installing
the brackets in Sections 3 and 4.
4. If you need to shorten the width of the rails, mark the rails being sure to subtract an
equal amount from each end. This will keep the spindles centered.
5. If the cut mark is on a spindle hole, adjust the position of your cut lines accordingly.
6. Mark both the top and bottom rails to the same length and confirm that the spindle
holes line up.
7. Cut the aluminum rails and the vinyl inserts to the same length. Be sure to cut slowly
and use all safety precautions.
Section 2
1. The typical distance between the mounting surface and the bottom of
bottom rail is 2”.
Note: Default finished rail height will be 36" for our 36" tall railing
and 42" for our 42" railing with the 2" foot block.
2. If there is a spindle hole in the center of the bottom rail, the foot block
must be centered on that spindle hole to not interfere with the foot
block screw.
3. Center the foot block connector on the bottom of the bottom rail and
secure it with the provided self-drilling screw.
4. Use a rubber mallet to lightly tap the 2” foot block over the foot block connector and
into place.
5. In areas with freezing temperatures, drill a 1/8” weep hole around 3 inches from each
end of the bottom of the bottom rail, make sure it goes through the plastic insert.

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Section 3
1. Slide the brackets on to each end of the bottom rail,
ensuring the back of the bracket is facing the posts.
2. Position the bottom rail between the posts, placing a
2” tall block under each side of the railing section to
ensure the railing is installed straight. Note: Be
careful not to scratch the posts .
3. Align the self-centering brackets and secure them to
the post, by inserting the #10 screws into the holes
on the bracket. Be sure that you do not overtighten
the screws.
4. Fasten the brackets to the bottom rail using the #10
screws provided.
Section 4
1. Insert the spindles into the routed holes in the bottom rail. Lightly tap each spindle
with a rubber mallet to ensure the spindles are properly set.
2. Hold the top rail at an upward angle and slowly line the spindles up with the routed
holes in the top rail while lowering the rail into place.
3. Slide the brackets on to each end of
the top rail, ensuring the back of the
bracket is facing the posts.
4. Lightly tap the top rail with the
rubber mallet to make sure spindles
are properly set. Next, confirm the
top rail is at the desired height and
adjust if needed.
5. Align the self-centering brackets
and secure them to the post, by
inserting the #10 screws into the
holes on the bracket. Do not
overtighten the screws.
6. Fasten the brackets to the top rail
using the #10 screws provided.
7. If needed, reduce the post height
and install the post caps.