HOW TO INSTALL STANDARD HORIZONTAL GLASS RAILING/ CONTINUED TREX SIGNATURE ®
Attachment of Foot Block (One Foot Block is Required for Any Length Glass Railing Span)
5. Prepare a clean, soft, solid work surface area for glass (cardboard, blanket, etc.).
How to Measure and Cut Bottom and Top Rails
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For Full Span Post to Post Applications – only top rail will need to be cut. For Full Span Crossover to Crossover post Applications – no rails have to be cut.
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8. Temporarily place bottom rail into lower bracket. To ensure correct location, place foot block under center of bottom rail. Mark to provide placement location of base.
6. Measure distance between posts (X), and subtract 1/2" for bracket clearance.
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If installing crossover post configurations, adjust top rail length: X + 3/4" if using one crossover post, or X + 1 1/2" if using two crossover posts. If using swivel brackets, measure distance between brackets and cut railings to this distance. In addition, if tabbed bottom swivel brackets are installed the tab must be removed from bottom swivel brackets.
Cutting Railings
9. Remove bottom rail from lower brackets. Place base (smaller side facing down) on decking surface. Pre- drill using a 3/16" bit. Attach base of foot block using one screw at an angle through base and into decking.
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10. After attached, use a rubber mallet along with scrap piece of
wood to tap foot block until it locks into place.
7. Cut both bottom and top rails to length as determined above.
162 NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.
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