AZEK Stair Rail - Manual (Page 2)

STAIR RAILING INSTALLATION GUIDELINES for
AZEK Premier AZEK Trademark AZEK Reserve
Page 2
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Tip
Mark on dimpled surface to ensure
accurate hole spacing
Ensure Posts are square and plumb.
After cutting angle, dry fit scrap
wood to verify proper length and angle.
Mark this angle on mitre saw for easy
reference.
Before installing stair rail section, be
sure section complies with local stair
rail codes.
Make Sure X=Y
Y X
Use X & Y measurements
obtained in step
4
2 3
Measure & Mark Top Retainer Ensuring Proper
Baluster Spacing
Install
Post
Sleeves
Mark and Cut Scrap Wood to Find Rail
Length & Angle
Do not
force the
Post Sleeve
over the
4 x 4
as it may
eventually
lead
to a crack
or split
5
Use Saw set to same angle as
determined in step
3
Cut Top Retainer & Bottom Rail Angle 6
b
Make Sure X=Y
Y X
If X is greater than 5”, Baluster spacing
will not meet code.
Shift hole pattern from to by
moving the scrap piece along the top
retainer until the distance X=Y again.
Make sure X is greater than 2
1 /
2
”.
a b
Rail
Angle
Rail
Length
Most building codes require that a 4”
sphere shall not pass through the rail
at any point.
To comply with 4” sphere rule, 6 ft. rail
section must be cut a minimum of 7/8”.
Tip: Mark on dimpled surface to ensure
accurate hole spacing
4 Measure & Mark Bottom Rail Ensuring
Proper Baluster Spacing
Make Sure X=Y
a
Y X
Tip
Because marks are on the
inside surface of the top
retainer, you may have to make
a few test cuts and back up to
your measured line.