Trex® Full Installation Guide

HOW TO INSTALL STAIR CABLE RAIL TREX SIGNATURE ® X-SERIES ™

Measuring and Marking X-Series Anchor Posts

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Short Run

String

1. Run a string line from the front face of the bottom X-Series Anchor Post to the back face of the topmost X-Series Anchor Post, ensuring that the string line touches the stair tread nose closest to each post. If applicable, string line will run across multiple X-Series Anchor Posts for long stair runs.

Long Run

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3. Measure up from top of baseplate to stringline at each post location as shown.

Top Post

Bottom Post

4. Add 7/8” to each measurement taken above and document this dimension at each post location to establish the bottom cut dimension for each cable infill adapter. Do not assume measurements will be the same at all post locations.

2. Tape string line to top and bottom X-Series Anchor Posts. Ensure that string line is taut and straight.

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

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