ATTACHING FIXED STAIR BRACKETS AND RAILS TO POSTS AND PRESSURE- TREATED POST AND POST SLEEVES/CONTINUED TREX SIGNATURE® 11 14 Top stair post
Bottom stair post
14. On top stair post location, mark UNDERSIDE of upper rail. On bottom stair post location mark TOPSIDE of upper rail at angled intersection inside the bracket. Cutting Top Stair Rail Cover, and Attachment of Top Stair Rail Cover
11. Position top stair rail onto balusters ensuring balusters are fully seated in top rail (position to side of post) and ENSURE that balusters are parallel with post.
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KEY Mark Cut
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Top stair rail
1/4" (0.6 cm)
12. Mark a light line on posts at UNDERSIDE of rail to show the location of the fixed stair brackets.
1/4" (0.6 cm)
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15. Cut each end of top stair rail along with rail insert 1/4" (0.6 cm) shorter than mark to allow for fit into top stair rail bracket. NOTE: Railing does not need to be cut at angle. Brackets are designed to allow for railing to be installed with standard straight cut.
Top stair bracket – top rail
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Bottom stair bracket – top rail
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16. Mark and cut top rail cover same length as top rail for all top rail configurations.
Top rail
13. Remove upper stair rail and center upper stair fixed bracket on post above the marked line and attach using two self-tapping screws (provided) .
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NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.
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