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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.