HOW TO INSTALL STANDARD HORIZONTAL RAILING TREX TRANSCEND ®
3b
3b. Place RSBs directly
under marks, center on posts, and secure with 2" (51 mm) wood screws (provided). Place top RSBs flat side up, bottom RSBs flat side down.
6 X 6 Post Sleeve Notes: » 6 x 6 post sleeve is designed to fit over 4 x 4 pressure-treated post. » When using a 6 x 6 post sleeve, secure RSB's to post with 2-1/2" (64mm) wood screws provided with the 6 x 6 post sleeve. » If using 6 x 6 post sleeve with surface mount or joist mount post, attach RSB's using #8-15 x 1-3/4" (4.4cm) 316 stainless steel self-tapping screws (not provided). Pre-drilling IS REQUIRED when attaching brackets to designated posts. Use a 9/64" (3.6 mm) drill bit.
Read all instructions BEFORE installation.
Important: Post sleeves are NO T to be cut for this design style. Installing Pressure-Treated Posts 1. Please refer to local building code requirements prior to attaching pressure treated posts. » Posts are to be installed 6' (1.83 m) or 8' (2.44 m) clear span to accommodate appropriate railing length. Installing Post Sleeve Skirts and Post Sleeves 2a. If using a 1-piece skirt,
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slide post sleeve skirt over post and down to rest on decking surface. Slide post sleeve over post and position inside post sleeve skirt. 2b. If using a two-piece skirt Slide post sleeve over post and down
Option 2: With TrexExpress railing template: 3c. Secure template on
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3c
post with tape or rubber band, with bottom of template resting on post skirt. Place RSBs in template. Place top RSBs flat side UP , bottom RSBs flat side DOWN .
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to rest on decking surface. Snap two piece skirt over post sleeve. NOTE: Shims can be used to plumb post sleeves. Installing Railing Support Brackets (RSBs) 1
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3d. Secure RSBs with 2"
(51 mm) wood screws (provided in railing kit) and remove template.
Option 1: Without TrexExpress railing template: 3a. For 36", mark 5-1/2"
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35-1/16\ (89.1 cm) or 41-1/16\ (1043 mm) 35-1/16" (891 mm) 41-1/16"
(140 mm) and 35-1/16" (891 mm) from deck surface OR for 42" (1067 mm) height, mark 5-1/2" (140 mm) and 41-1/16" (1043 mm) from the deck surface.
5-1/2" (140 mm)
226 NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.
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