Install the Top Cap
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What happens here
Once the routing and chiseling are complete, carefully take the custom-routed composite decking board and place it onto the railing structure. Slide it over the railing post, ensuring the routed recess fits perfectly around the post. The goal is for the board to sit flush and securely on the railing, creating a clean and finished top cap. If the fit is too tight, make minor adjustments with a chisel or sander until it slides into place smoothly. Secure the top cap to the railing structure using appropriate fasteners (not shown in video, but typically deck screws or hidden fasteners).
Goal: Securely place the custom-routed decking board as the railing top cap
Tools and materials
- Composite Decking Board — The finished top cap
- Deck Screws — To secure the top cap to the railing
- Power Drill — Driving screws to secure the top cap
- Railing Post/Structure — The base onto which the top cap is installed