HOW TO INSTALL ROD RAIL COCKTAIL RAILING/ CONTINUED TREX SIGNATURE®
Installing Pressure-Treated Posts, Post Sleeves, and Skirts to Use with Rod Rail Cocktail Railing NOTE: PLEASE REFER TO LOCAL BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO ATTACHING PRESSURE TREATED POSTS. BELOW INSTRUCTIONS ARE GUIDELINES FOR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
11. Installing Rod Rail Stiffener (when required) See instructions on page 141.
12. Installing Top Rail Cover
See instructions on page 142.
NOTE: Top Bracket Covers are not attached in this configuration.
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1. Slide post sleeve over post and down to rest on decking surface. Snap two piece skirt over post sleeve.
Attaching Deck Board to Top Rail 13. Place deck boards ( DO NOT use Enhance deck boards for top rail) over top rails. Attach boards on each post with Trex-recommended composite screws (quantity of 2 per each post/board end). 14. S ecure boards to top rail using Trex Signature Cocktail Bracket (sold separately). Ensure that there is a bracket at each end of the railing section, then space brackets approximately every 24" and attach with 4 screws provided.
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NOTE: Shims can be used to plumb post sleeves.
Cutting Post and Post Sleeve 2. Mark and cut post and post sleeve measuring from deck surface: » 36-1/32" (915 mm) for 36" (914 mm) height. » 42-1/32" (1068 mm) for 42" (1067 mm) height.
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36-1/32" (915 mm) or 42-1/32" (1068 mm)
3. Measuring and Cutting Rails and Covers See instructions on page 138.
4. Locating Vertical Holes on Bottom and Top Rails See instructions on page 138.
NOTE: Pre-drilling before attachment is recommended.
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15. U se scarf cut for posts where two deck boards meet. NOTES: » L eave 1/8" (3 mm) gap between deck boards. » D eck boards can
5. Locating and Drilling Midspan Holes See instructions on page 139.
6. Cutting Rods to Length (when required) See instructions on page 139.
7. Vertical and Rod Assembly See instructions on page 140.
overhang end of last post maximum 1/2" (13 mm).
8. Installing Bottom Rail Cover and Top Rail to Verticals See instructions on page 140.
16. Attachment of Bottom Bracket Covers See instructions on page 142.
9. Installing Foot Blocks (when required) See instructions on page 141.
10. Installing Railing to Brackets See instructions on page 141.
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