HOW TO INSTALL TRADITIONAL HORIZONTAL RAILING TREX TRANSCEND ®
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9. Place 2 x 4 on universal rail. Attach board to rail with 1-5/8 " (41 mm) pan- head screws (not provided) approximately every 16 " (406 mm) on center.
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10. Pre-drill a pilot hole and toenail 2-1/2"
(64 mm) composite decking screw (not provided) at each end of 2 x 4 into post on back side of rail (side not facing decking).
1. Installing Pressure-Treated Posts See instructions on page 226.
2. Installing Post Sleeve Skirts and Post Sleeves See instructions on page 226. 3. Installing Railing Support Brackets (RSBs) See instructions on page 226. 4. Cutting Railings and Baluster Spacers See instructions on page 227. 5. Attaching Foot Block to Bottom Rail S ee instructions on page 227.
11. Placing Baluster Spacers
See instructions on page 228.
12. Attaching Balusters
See instructions on page 228.
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6. Attaching Bottom Rail (Universal Rail) See instructions on page 227.
Attaching Inverted Universal Rail as Top Rail 7. Place inverted universal rail onto RSBs. Attach universal rail with three
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13. Slide baluster spacer up and snap into universal rail.
self-drilling screws provided (use three outer holes; do not use hole in RSB that is closest to post).
NOTE: If necessary, cut tips off rail gaskets prior to installation.
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14. Attaching Post Caps and Installing Foot Block Attach foot block per detailed instructions.
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8. Measure between posts and cut 2 x 4 to length.
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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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