HOW TO INSTALL TREX SIGNATURE® X-SERIES™ POSTS TREX SIGNATURE ® X-SERIES ™
The Trex Signature X-Series Post is a highly configurable, modular post that can accommodate end, line, and corner configurations, and can be adapted to various infills in the Trex Signature X-Series product line.
IMPORTANT NOTES: » EACH POST MUST BE ATTACHED AS SHOWN TO ENSURE A CODE COMPLIANT AND SAFE INSTALLATION. » ALWAYS refer to your local building code official prior to installing any railing system to ensure all code and safety requirements are met. Trex cannot be held responsible for improper or non-recommended installations. » When installing Trex Signature X-Series Posts on ACQ or CCA surfaces, use an appropriate isolation barrier between post and surface (contact local building code official if needed).
PARTS » (1) X-Series Anchor Post (1) Post core (4) Corner covers (3) Side covers » (1) Post cap » (4) 1/2" x 6" SS hex bolts
TOOLS NEEDED » Minimum 18V impact driver » Tape measure » Minimum 18V drill » 3/4" socket » 9/16" drill bit » Hammer » Level MATERIALS NEEDED » Blocking – Min. 2" x 8" (51 mm x 203 mm) pressure- treated Southern Yellow Pine or equivalent » Qty: 36 (per post) – 3" pressure-treated compatible wood screws (not provided).
» (4) SS washers » (4) SS tee nuts » (4) Bolt caps
CODE APPROVED POST APPLICATIONS
Acceptable (Code Approval not Applicable)
< 30" height decking
IRC Compliant IBC Compliant
Yes No
Both side covers and corner covers are designed to be removed depending on the application. Side covers can be slid or snapped in/out; corner covers can only be slid in/out.
INSTALLING X-SERIES POSTS ON PRESSURE-TREATED WOOD FRAMING Installing Blocking at Corners
Blocking boards
2 ==
1
Cross bracing frame
2. Install (2) 2" x 8" boards as blocking under post location. Securely attach blocking using a total of (24) 3" pressure- treated compatible wood screws. NOTE: TO ENSURE BLOCKING IS FULLY SECURE, USE THE AMOUNT OF WOOD SCREWS INDICATED ABOVE.
1. Install 2" x 8" cross bracing frame in between joists at 7-1/4". Attach using a total of (12) 3" pressure-treated compatible wood screws.
TIP: Use two additional wood screws to "sandwich" blocking boards together for easier attachment to framing.
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