SCENIC GLASS BALUSTERS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 57
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • SCENIC GLASS BALUSTERS
SCENIC GLASS BALUSTER INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS (CONNECTORS)
Kit Contents:
Items You Will Need:
• Drill driver
• Tape measure
• 2-pt. square head drill bit
• Safety glasses
• Carpenter’s pencil
• Clamps
• Support blocks
(can be cut from
scrap rail material)
• Scenic baluster
connectors
(sold separately)
• Scenic baluster stair
connectors (sold separately)
INLINE RAILING
Step 1:
Measure railing opening from post to post to determine
the length of each rail section.
Installation Instructions:
Step 2:
Cut top and bottom rails to the proper length and clamp
together. Locate the center of the rails and mark. If using an odd
number of balusters, the balusters will start at the center of the
rail. For Frontier Balusters: If using an even number of balusters,
the balusters will start 3-3/4
"
either side of center, with all balusters
7-1/2
"
on-center. Mark both rails 7-1/2
"
on-center, starting from
the desired location. For Contour Balusters: If using an even
number of balusters, the balusters will start 3-1/4” either side of
center, with all balusters 6-1/2
"
on-center. Mark both rails 6-1/2
"
on-center, starting from the desired location.*
Step 3:
Screw on one Deckorators Scenic baluster connector
(sold separately) on each mark, using the screws provided.
• 5 - Glass balusters
• 20 - Stainless steel screws
(You will need 1.5 balusters
per linear foot of handrail.)
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 contin-
uation of deck support posts that extend up through the deck floor
or from railing posts that are bolted to the inside of the rim or outer
joist.
6
'
on-center spacing is recommended. Never span more
than 8
'
between railing posts.
*
6
*
3
Step 4:
Place the bottom rail between the rail posts, supported by a
3
"
block (2x4 scrap material works best). Secure rail to posts using
Deckorators rail connectors (sold separately). Insert one Scenic
Baluster into each baluster connector.
Step 5:
Carefully place top rail over the balusters, making sure
each baluster is seated properly in each baluster connector. Inspect
finished railing for proper baluster spacing and secure top rail to
posts. Attach support blocks to the bottom of the lower rail an
equal distance from each post.