HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL MESH RAILING/ CONTINUED TREX SIGNATURE ®
How to Measure and Cut Bottom and Top Rails
How to Measure and Cut Bottom and Top CURVED Rails.
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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6a. With brackets in correct swivel location, measure distance from inside of bracket to inside of bracket. In addition, if tabbed bottom swivel brackets are installed the tab must be removed. 6b. Cut both curved bottom and top rails to length as determined above.
5a. Measure distance between posts (X), and subtract 1/2" for bracket clearance. 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.
Attachment of Foot Block (One Footblock is Required for Any Length Mesh Railing Span)
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7. 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.
5b. Cut both bottom and top rail to length as determined above.
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8. 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.
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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