HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL PANELS/ CONTINUED TREX SIGNATURE ®
How to Measure and Cut Bottom and Top Railings of Trex Signature Panel (When REQUIRED)
Cutting Top Rail Option 1: For Post-to-Post Configuration
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KEY Mark Cut
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3a
Top rail
1/4 " (6 mm)
1/4 " (6 mm)
1. Position panel between posts and align with bottom bracket. Align center baluster with middle of span between posts (this will allow for equal spacing between end balusters and each post). Mark bottom and top rail at each end. NOTE: If the end balusters fall too close to the brackets, the center point can be adjusted one baluster to the left or right to allow more room.
3a. Using a saw equipped with a non-ferrous metal blade, cut each end of top rail 1/4 " (6 mm) shorter than mark to allow for fit into top rail brackets.
Cutting Top Rail Option 2: For Post-to-Crossover Post Configuration
KEY Mark Cut
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3b
Top rail
Cutting Bottom Rail
KEY Mark Cut
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3/4 " (19 mm)
1/4 " (6 mm)
Bottom rail
1/4 " (6 mm)
1/4 " (6 mm)
3b. Top rail must be cut differently on each side of the rail. Railing side that attaches to standard post should be cut 1/4 " (6 mm) shorter than the mark to allow for fit into top rail bracket. Railing side that attaches to the crossover post should be cut 3/4 " (19 mm) LONGER than the mark to allow for fit into the crossover post bracket.
2. Using a saw equipped with a non-ferrous metal blade, cut each end of bottom rail and bottom rail insert 1/4 " (6 mm) shorter than mark on each end to allow for fit into bottom rail brackets.
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