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STEP 5
1. Determine your rail length.
2. Cut top and bottom rail to proper size.
3. Mortise the bottom of each rail to accept the 2 1/2" aluminum angle.
4. Drill a single 5/16" hole in the bottom rail that corresponds with
the single 5/16" threaded hole on the bottom 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
aluminum angle.
5. Mark a center line on rails. Mark the position of each baluster then
drill a hole to accept the PVC pipe that extends out either end of the baluster. Standard
hole saws work well for drilling these holes.
6. Apply a bead of urethane adhesive to the bottom of each baluster and place the balusters
in the holes of the bottom rail. Apply a bead of urethane adhesive to the tops of each
baluster and set the top rail on the balusters. Clamp together using strap clamps,
making sure baluster blocks are square to the bottom and
top rail. A straight strip of plywood wedged between the
baluster blocks and strap clamps helps to align baluster
blocks straight and parallel to the top and bottom rail.
7. Allow the adhesive to set for 12 hours.
STEP 6
1. Remove the strap clamps from completed railing section.
2. Apply a small bead of urethane adhesive to the aluminum angles that are fastened to the
newel posts, and to the ends of each top and bottom rail.
3. Leave the newel posts loose so you can slide the glued up rail section between them without
smearing glue on exposed parts of the newel post.
4. Fit the mortises on the undersides of the rail onto the 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" aluminum angle that is
mounted to the newel post.
5. Predrill 1/8" holes through the holes in the top aluminum plates into the PVC pipe. Install 2
#14 x 2" pan head self tapping screws.
6. Thread the 5/16" x 1 1/4" bolt through the bottom plate and into the 5/16 " hole you drilled
in the underside of the bottom rail. (*Note: This 5/16" threaded bolt does not provide
downforce. It is intended to keep the rail from moving laterally. Typical installations
do not have enough room between the decking and the underside of the bottom rail for
the use of screws.)
7. After securing rail section to newel posts tighten up the nut on the newel post, securing it to
the deck.
8. Apply a small bead of urethane adhesive to the top of the newel post and glue the newel cap
in place. Small brad nails will keep the cap aligned until the glue sets.
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