HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL MESH RAILING/ CONTINUED TREX SIGNATURE ®
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9. A fter attached, use a rubber mallet along with scrap piece of
wood to tap foot block until it locks into place.
Installing Bottom Rail and Adding Weep Holes to Bottom Rail
12. C ut mesh panel to this measurement, again cutting equal distances from each side so mesh is centered.
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NOTE: An angle grinder (with proper blade) is recommended for cutting wire mesh. (ALWAYS USE PROPER SAFETY GEAR WHEN CUTTING WITH ANGLE GRINDER.) Note that heavy duty bolt cutters can also be used. Cutting Top and Bottom PVC Gasket & Installing Bottom Gasket
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10. Place adhesive strips (provided) into bottom rail brackets, and then place bottom rail into brackets. Using a 3/8” drill bit, drill weep holes through center of bottom rail channel at 4 evenly spanned locations to allow for water drainage. NOTES: » Make sure surface is clean and dry. » Place a scrap board under rail when drilling weep holes to avoid damage to the deck boards. Cutting Mesh (Required if installing rails at odd span lengths)
13. Cut bottom and top PVC gasket the same length as mesh.
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11. If not installing full span, mesh will require cutting from equal distance on each side. Measure distance between posts and subtract 8.
14. Install bottom PVC gasket onto bottom of mesh panel. Make sure gasket is fully seated onto mesh.
170 NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.
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