Installing azek rail with balusters, Install lower support block, Install post sleeves – AZEK Rail User Manual
Page 3: Cut and assemble bottom support rail
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If you do not have the template,
position the top of the Support
Block 4” above the deck.
INSTALL LOWER
SUPPORT BLOCK
• Position template at
bottom of Post
Sleeve above Post
Skirt.
INSTALL POST
SLEEVES
• Trim Post Sleeves to
desired length.
• Slide Post Sleeves and
Post Skirt over post
(do not force).
• Ensure posts are
square and plumb.
Optimal 39”
45°
For angled rail installations,
align angled face of Support
Block parallel to rail section.
Pre-drill 7/64”
#8 x 3/4” Coated
Screws
1/3
1/3
1/3
1/2
1/2
Foot
blocks
#8 x 3” Coated
Screws
8’ Kit
6’ Kit
Center screw aligned to
rail centerline
Center screw
aligned to rail
centerline
Bracket set
flush to rail
face
Bracket set
flush to rail
face
CUT AND ASSEMBLE BOTTOM SUPPORT RAIL
• Cut the Bottom Support Rail to length.
3
1
2
39” above deck surface is
optimal for 36” railing heights.
4”
Template
Support
Block
Post Skirt
7/64” Pre-drill
#8 x 3” Green Coated
Screws
Installing AZEK Rail with Balusters
For sections up to 6’:
Place one Foot Block in
the center of the rail.
For sections 6’ to 8’:
Space two Foot Blocks
approximately at 1/3
intervals on the rail.
For sections 8’ to 10’:
Space three Foot Blocks
approximately at 1/4
intervals on the rail.