HOW TO INSTALL ROD RAIL TRADITIONAL RAILING TREX SIGNATURE®
11. Installing Top Rail Cover See instructions on page 142.
Attaching 2 x 4 to Top Rail
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Important: ONLY use with Pressure-Treated post, Trex Post Mounts or Trex Joist Mount Post WITH Trex post sleeves. Trex Signature Posts and Joist Mount Posts cannot be used with Rod Rail Traditional.
12. . Measure between posts and cut 2 x 4 to length.
13. P lace 2 x 4 on Trex® Signature top rail.
1. Installing Posts, Post Sleeve Skirts and Post Sleeves
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14. S ecure 2 x 4 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.
See instructions on page 77 for pressure treated posts. Refer to detailed Trex Post Mount instructions if using these. Post and Post Sleeves are NOT CUT in this installation.
2. Measuring and Cutting Rails and Covers See instructions on page 138.
3. Locating Vertical Holes on Bottom and Top Rails See instructions on page 138.
NOTE: Pre-drilling before attachment is recommended.
4. Locating and Drilling Midspan Holes See instructions on page 139.
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15. P re-drill and toenail
2-1/2" (6.4 cm) approved deck screw at each end of 2 x 4 into post on back side of rail (side not facing decking).
5. Cutting Rods to Length (when required) See instructions on page 139.
6. Vertical and Rod Assembly See instructions on page 140.
7. Installing Bottom Rail Cover and Top Rail to Verticals See instructions on page 140.
16. Attachment of Bottom Rail Bracket Covers and Caps See instructions on page 142.
8. Installing Foot Blocks (when required) See instructions on page 141.
9. Installing Railing Panel to Brackets See instructions on page 141.
10. Installing Rod Rail Stiffener (when required) See instructions on page 141.
144 NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.
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