HOW TO INSTALL TRADITIONAL ROD RAIL STAIR RAILING TREX SIGNATURE ®
1. Follow all Rod Rail Stair instructions for the assembly of the rod rail stair panel.
Attaching 2 x 4 to Top Rail
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IMPORTANT NOTES: » Only for use with pressure-treated 4x4 post (3.5" nominal square) and 4x4 (102 mm x 102 mm) or 6x6 post sleeves, Trex Post Mounts or Trex Joist Mount Post WITH Trex post sleeves. Signature Joist Mount Posts cannot be used with Trex Signature Traditional railing. » THE TOP RAIL AND TOP RAIL COVER WILL NEED TO BE CUT AT APPROPRIATE ANGLE ON THE END OF THE RAIL THAT CONNECTS TO THE UPPER FIXED BRACKET, SO THAT WHEN THE RAIL IS INSTALLED IT SITS FLUSH WITH THE END OF THE BRACKET AS SHOWN. 1. Installing Pressure-Treated Posts, Post Sleeves, and Skirts to Use with Trex Signature Railing See instructions on page 102. 2. Installing Brackets Follow previous stair instructions for the installation of desired brackets, making sure that all dimensions are calculated before installation, and ensuring railing is placed in correct location.
2. Place 2 x 4 beside top rail. Mark and cut (both ends need to be cut on an angle for proper fit).
3. Place 2 x 4 on top stair rail.
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4. Secure 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.
Cutting Top Stair Rail
NOTE: THE TOP RAIL AND TOP RAIL COVER WILL NEED TO BE CUT AT APPROPRIATE ANGLE ON THE END OF THE RAIL
NOTE: Pre-drilling before attachment is recommended.
Post
THAT CONNECTS TO THE UPPER FIXED BRACKET, SO THAT WHEN THE RAIL IS INSTALLED IT SITS FLUSH WITH THE END OF THE BRACKET AS SHOWN.
5. Pre-drill a pilot hole and toenail 2-1/2" (6.4 cm) screw at each end of 2 x 4 into post on back side of rail (side not facing decking). NOTE: Top Bracket Covers are not attached in this configuration.
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Top stair rail
Upper bracket
158 NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.
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