Trex® Full Installation Guide

HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL MESH COCKTAIL RAILING/ CONTINUED TREX SIGNATURE ®

Cutting Post and Post Sleeve 2. Mark and cut post and post sleeve measuring from deck surface: » 36-1/32" (915 mm) for 36" (914 mm) height. » 42-1/32" (1068 mm)

16. Attaching Top Rail to Brackets See instructions on page 174. 17. Installing Snap-in Channel Filler See instructions on page 174.

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36-1/32" (915 mm) or 42-1/32" (1068 mm)

NOTE: Top Bracket Covers are not attached in this configuration.

for 42" (1067 mm) height.

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Attaching Deck Board to Top Rail 18. Place deck boards ( DO NOT use Enhance deck boards for top rail)

3. How to Measure Bottom and Top Rails See instructions on page 170.

4. Cutting Rails

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See instructions on page 170.

over top rails. Attach boards on each post with Trex-recommended composite screws (quantity of 2 per each post/board end).

5. Attachment of Foot Block (REQUIRED) See instructions on page 170.

6. Installing Bottom Rail and Adding Weep Holes to Bottom Rail See instructions on page 171.

19. Secure boards to top

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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.

7. Cutting Mesh (if required) See instructions on page 171.

8. Cutting Bottom PVC Gasket and Installing onto Mesh See instructions on page 171. 9. Centering Mesh and Installing into Bottom Rail See instructions on page 171. 10. Installing Vertical PVC Gaskets onto Mesh See instructions on page 172. 11. Installing L-Brackets into Vertical Supports See instructions on page 172.

NOTE: Pre-drilling before attachment is recommended.

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20.Use scarf cut for posts where two deck boards meet. NOTES: » Leave 1/8" (3 mm) gap between deck boards. » Deck boards can

12. Installing Vertical Supports See instructions on page 173.

overhang end of last post maximum 1/2" (13 mm).

13. Cutting Top PVC Gasket and Installing onto Mesh See instructions on page 173.

21. Attachment of Bottom Bracket Covers See instructions on page 175.

14. Installing Top Rail onto Mesh Panel See instructions on page 173.

15. Attaching L-Brackets to Top and Bottom Rails See Instruction on page 173.

176 NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.

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