Symmetry Signature Railing Installation Instructions - 6-ft. and 8-ft. Line
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Required Tools and Supplies:
Top Rail Profile
Bottom Rail Profile
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Power Drill
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Protective Eye Wear
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Tape Measure
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Level
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Speed Square
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Miter Saw
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Pencil
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Adjustable Square
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1-1/2-in. minimum from rail end to baluster
NO
Prior to installing railing:
Please consult local zoning laws regarding load requirements and bottom space requirements for rails. All supporting
structures must be in accordance with applicable building codes. Neighborhood associations and/or historic districts may regulate size,
placement, and type of railing. Apply for permits if required by local authorities and codes. Ensure compliance prior to installation. Local building
code requirements will always supersede any and all suggested procedures and measurements in the following instructions. The following
installation instructions are intended as a general guideline based on common building practices used in railing installation.
Rail Installation:
When top and bottom rail length is greater than the distance between posts, trim both ends of the rail to maintain uniform
baluster spacing. It is critical to ensure the trim mark does not interfere with the balusters once installed.
Cover 4x4 posts or Fiberon surface mount
bracket with post sleeve and verify spacing.
Posts should be plumb in both directions.
Place post sleeve base moulding over post
sleeve and slide it down to the deck surface.
Note: Make sure posts are plumb and level
prior to installing the railing.
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Measure the distance between the posts
for the bottom rail. Center the hole pattern,
then mark the cutting points. Check for fit.
Center the bottom rail with the top rail. Mark
and cut to length.
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Align the H-bar and the cut bottom rail hole
patterns. Mark the length of the bottom rail
on the H-bar, then subtract 7/32-in. from that
measurement on each end of the H-bar (7/16-
in. total to allow for top bracket thickness) and
mark. Cut the H-bar and set aside for step 7.
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7/32-in.
The most recent installation instructions can be found on our website.
Please visit https://www.fiberondecking.com/resources/installation-instructions or call Consumer and Technical Support at 800-573-8841.
