Face Mount Installation (Starting \ Knee Wall \ Balcony) It is important to determine on a Face Mount installation if the adjustable base will be notched to mount to the front of the knee wall. If it is in fact notched use Fig 1B to make appropriate cut. Trim base to applicable height for your starting newel. Apply construction adhesive to the inside of the sleeve to fasten the adjustable base to the center shaft. (Do not nail or screw through the adjustable base. Climate change (expansion/contraction) will crack the plywood and will cause product failure over time.)
Starting Post | Knee Wall Face Mount | Balcony Mount 1. Locate and centerline and determine the newel height. Trim newel shaft to height. Notch the newel post to accept the first step or balcony). (Fig 1B) On a knee wall installation it may not be necessary to notch the newel shaft. 2. Notch adjustable base. Make sure score the adjustable base with a razor knife to avoid saw tear out. (Fig.1B) 3. Drill two pilot holes in front of newel base to accommodate two 5-1/2” lag bolts. Place base on newel and clamp in place allowing enough room work on the bottom of newel. (Fig. 4A) (Fig. 2B) 4. Lag bolt* newel into place. Place construction adhesive on the base of the center shaft, remove clamp and slide base into place. 5. On a balcony installation find moulding that has been used through out the home and trim/ finish the exposed base of the post. *In addition to lag bolts—always use construction adhesive to give your newel the strongest connection. Installing the Box Newel Cap 1. Determine whether you prefer the flat top or pyramid cap. Apply construction adhesive to the top of the newel center shaft. 2. Place decorative moulding on top of newel. Level and pin nail the cap in place through the side (bottom moulding) of cap. 3. Apply construction adhesive to base of the preferred flat or pyramid cap and apply into recessed channel *Please consult local building codes before beginning any stair installation. Codes may very by State, City, Municipality, etc.
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