Trex® Full Installation Guide

HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL PANELS TREX SIGNATURE ®

NOTE: » FOR POST INSTALLATIONS, SEE PAGES 77-78 FOR DETAILS » FOR EASE OF INSTALLATION, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU USE THE Trex Signature RAIL TEMPLATES TO ATTACH BRACKETS (SOLD SEPARATELY).

Attach Brackets Using Trex Signature Posts TIP: Use a clamp to help hold brackets in place while fastening with screws.

Attach Brackets Using Pressure-Treated Posts and Post Sleeves TIP: Use a clamp to help hold brackets in place while fastening with screws.

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1. Measure 1-3/8"

1. Measure 1-7/8"

(3.5 cm) from top of post base plate or 1-7/8" (4.8 cm) from decking surface. Mark with light line.

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(4.8 cm) up from deck surface to bottom of bracket. Slide skirt up to allow for proper measurement. Mark with light line.

1-3/8" (3.5 cm)

1-7/8" (4.8 cm)

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33-7/16" (84.9 cm) or 39-7/16" (100.2 cm)

33-15/16" (86.2 cm) or 39-15/16" (101.4 cm)

2. Measure up from post base plate 33-7/16" (84.9 cm) for 36" (92 cm) rail height or 39-7/16" (100.2 cm) for 42" (107 cm) rail height. Mark with light line. NOTE: If measuring from decking surface, measure up 33-15/16" (86.2 cm) for 36" (92 cm) rail height or 39-15/16" (101.4 cm) for 42" (107 cm) rail height. 3. Center lower bracket on post above the marked line and attach using two self-tapping screws (provided) . 4. Center upper bracket on post above marked line 4

2. Measure up from decking surface 33-15/16" (86.2 cm) for 36" (92 cm) rail height or 39-15/16" (101.4 cm) for 42" (107 cm) rail height. Mark with light line.

NOTE: Push skirt back down onto surface of decking BEFORE ATTACHING BRACKETS.

3. Center lower bracket on post above the marked line and attach using two 2" (51 mm) wood screws (provided) . 4. Center upper bracket

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on post above marked line and attach using three 2" (51 cm) wood screws (provided) .

and attach using (3) self-tapping screws (provided) .

NOTE: Upper bracket is not required on

crossover post configuration.

122 NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.

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