Veranda Luster Instructions Pour L'installation

Luster Installation Instructions
In-Line Railing Installation Instructions
For each 6' on-center railing section you will need:
One Railing Kit, which contains:
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• 2 – top/bottom universal rails
• 1 – In-Line Hardware Kit, which contains:
• 4 – in-line brackets
• 4 – rail trim
• 17 – #10 x 2-1/2" SS flat head screws
• One Crush Block Kit
One Baluster Kit, which contains:
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• 15 – 35-1/2" balusters
• 30 – baluster connectors
• 32 – #10 x 2" SS pan head screws
One 52" Post Sleeve Kit, which contains:
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• 1 – 52" post sleeve
One post cap for each post sleeve (sold separately)
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One post base trim for each post sleeve (sold separately)
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Items you will need:
• Drill/power screwdriver
• Miter or circular saw with
carbide tip blade
• Adjustable wrench or
socket wrench for bolts, etc.
• Assorted fasteners
(see instructions)
• Tape measure
• Hammer
Prior to construction, check with your local regulatory agency for
special code requirements in your area. Common railing height is 36"
or 42". Structural support should come from either the continua-
tion of deck support posts that extend up through the deck floor or
railing posts that are bolted to the inside of the rim or outer joists.
Never install posts more than 6' on center. The post spacing will be
less than 6' on center for angled rail applications. Always measure
the mitered rails prior to securing the posts when installing angled
rail sections. Install railing posts before deck boards are fastened
to the joists.
The railing comes pre-drilled for attaching baluster connectors.
Pre-drilling all other screw holes is essential for successful
rail installation. Do not over-tighten screws. Read instructions
completely to get an understanding of how the product goes
together and how each piece affects the others.
For more information, view our Web site at www.verandadeck.ca
• Marked speed square
• Carpenter's level
• Carpenter's pencil
• Safety glasses/goggles
• 2 – clamps
• Hacksaw
• PVC adhesive
• Rubber mallet
fig. 1
Step 1: Determine
the number of rail-
ing posts needed
for your deck. Post
spacing is 6' on cen-
ter. Example: A 12'
x 16' deck attached
to a building with a
4' access opening on
one side will require
a total of eight posts
(fig. 2).
Step 2: Install railing posts prior to installing deck
boards. Cedar or pressure-treated pine 4x4 rail-
ing posts provide the structural strength for the
railing. The length of each post is determined by the
total of the joist width (7-1/4") + decking thickness
(1") + railing height (36") + spacing for post cap
(1-1/4") = 45-1/2". Important: Do not notch the 4x4 railing posts.
Notching will reduce the strength of the post and could result in
railing collapse or failure
(fig. 3).
Step 3: Position,
plumb with a level,
and clamp the rail-
ing post on the
interior face of the
joist. Plumb again.
The 4x4 railing post
should be bolted to
the inside of the joist
using two 1/2" x 6" galvanized carriage bolts. Corner posts use
a third carriage bolt inserted through the adjacent joist (fig. 4).
Step 4: Install decking; notch deck boards to fit around the 4x4
railing posts. Allow 1/4" space between the deck boards and any
permanent structure or post. Additional blocking may be necessary
on the 4x4 for fastening deck boards.
Step 5: Trim 4x4 post sleeves to length. Post sleeves should be a
minimum of 1-1/2" longer than the railing height (fig. 1). Example: For
a 36" high railing, trim post sleeve to a minimum of 37-1/2", can be
left longer if desired. Slide a trimmed post sleeve over each 4x4 railing
post. Post sleeve should slide easily over the post. DO NOT FORCE
post sleeve onto post. Twisted or crooked 4x4s should be replaced.
Slide a post base trim over each post sleeve for a finished look.
Step 6: Measure the distance between installed post sleeves to
determine the length of the top and bottom rails. Place the bottom
rail in position next to the posts and adjust so the distance between
the first baluster hole and post is greater than 1-3/4" and equal
on both ends (refer to fig. 7). Mark the rail. Remove an additional
3/16" from this mark on both ends to allow for the brackets to fit
between the rail and post. Cut the bottom rail. Cut the top rail to
the same spacing and length.
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fig. 3
fig. 4