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How to Install Aluminum Decking

Aluminum Decking Board Profile

Decking – Deck Boards Parallel to House Installation
Decking – Deck Boards Perpendicular to House Installation (Read “Deck Boards Parallel to House” as a prerequisite to perpendicular installation)

Decking Installation Tips – Video

Decking – On Stairs Installation with Pictures

Decking – On Stairs Drawing

Decking – Finishing with ‘T’ Trim on Butt Joints

FAQ for Craft-Bilt’s Aluminum Decking


How to Install Aluminum Railing

CraftBilt's Aluminum Decking Picket and Glass Options

Craft-Bilt Railing Installation

LED Railing Light Installation on 3X3 Post

LED Railing Light Installation on Cross Over Post

LED Transformer and Wiring Info

Railing Gate Installation

Railing Gate’s Hinges

Railing Gate’s Latch

FAQ for Craft-Bilt’s Aluminum Deck Railing

How to Disassemble Craft-Bilt Aluminum Railing

Frameless Glass Railing

Frameless Glass Railing (pdf)

Frameless Glass Angle Connections


How to Install PanelCraft™ Insulated Patio Covers

Sunroom Connections-2

PanelCraft™ Insulated Patio Cover Roof Installation Instruction

PanelCraft™ Insulated Panel Notching

PanelCraft™ Roof Shingling

 

How to Install Northlander™ Skyview Polycarbonate Patio Covers

Solarium Beam Close Up

Northlander™ Skyview Polycarbonate Roof

Northlander™ Skyview Low Profile Canopy – Purlin

Northlander™ Skyview Low Profile Canopy – Rafter


How to Install 4-Track Stacking Windows

Four Track Window Close Up

4-Track Stacking Windows Installation and Maintenance

Vista 4 Track Stacking Windows Under Existing

Entry Door for 4-Track System

4 Track Stacking Windows and Doors Measuring – Wood Framing R/O

How to Install 4-Track Stacking Windows – YouTube Video

How To Re-Glaze 4 Track Stacking Windows – YouTube Video

How To Remove the Window Vents and Clean the 4-Track Stacking Window’s Vinyl Film – YouTube Video


How to Install Grand Vista 3 Season Sunrooms

Grand Vista Sunroom- Under Existing Roof

 

Grand Vista Three-Season Sunroom Installation

Grand Vista Three-Season Sunroom Installation – Under Existing Roof

Entry Door for Grand Vista Three-Season Sunroom

Patio Door Installation

 

How to Install Grand Vista 4 Season Sunrooms

Insulated Sunroom

Grand Vista All-Season Sunroom Installation

Sunroom Installation Training Basics


How to Install Vista Screen Rooms

Screen Room with clear roof 2

Vista Screen Room


How to Install Retractable Pleated Screen

Retractable Screen Styles #4

Retractable Pleated Screen Installation Guide (PDF)

Retractable Pleated Screen Installation Video


How to Install Contempo Aluminum Awning

Aluminum Awning on Front Porch

Contempo Fixed Aluminum Awning

Contempo Aluminum Awning Part Identification


How to Install Fabric Awning, Canopy, Shade and Screen for Betterliving Products

Retractable Awning

 

Retractable Canopy

Retractable Canopy – Under Pergola

Retracable Canopy Motorization Instructions

 

Tension Shade

 

Horizontal Shade

 

Solar Shades and Screens  (including new Captured Edge -Keder, cable, rod, and track)

Solar Shade – swapping from inside to face mount

 

 

Window Awning and Drop Shade

 

Download the Somfy Products Application

How to Replace Fabric in Retractable Awning


Watch “Somfy Motorized Awning and Shade – How-To Videos” below, which includes troubleshooting:

Retractable Awning with Black Frame

How to program a Somfy RTS motor in less than 5 minutes

How do you troubleshoot if your Somfy-powered RTS motor does not respond?

The easiest way to adjust the upper limit on a Somfy RTS motor (without reset)

How to adjust the lower limit on a Somfy RTS motor (without a reset)

How to reset a Somfy RTS motor to the factory settings

4 Somfy RTS reset issues – how to recognize and solve them

Somfy RTS Motor does not respond

Somfy RTS Motor Only Moves When You Hold Up or Down

Wind Sensor Programming

Wind Sensor- Awning Retracts, But No Wind is Present. Troubleshooting 


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These are the most common installation guides. If your specific situation is not addressed, please contact us at (800) 668-6430 or [email protected]

Instruction can be changed or updated without notice. Please inquire to Craft-Bilt for the most updated version.

Craft-Bilt’s warranty applies to a properly installed product only. Please contact us for warranty details. Labour and installation warranty are provided by the contractor who sells and installs the product. If you purchase products to install yourself (or have installed) then you are solely responsible for labour, installation, and building code issues. DIY’ers should have above average construction skills and knowledge of building practices and codes. Please carefully read the footnotes on your quote or sales order. Purchases are bound by our Terms and Conditions of Sale.