HOW TO INSTALL STANDARD HORIZONTAL RAILING TREX SELECT ®
Cutting Railings 3a.Position bottom and
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top rails between posts, ensuring baluster holes
are lined up and spaced evenly.
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3b.Also allow for a
1-9/16" (40 mm)
minimum of 1-9/16" (40 mm) on each end of rail for bracket placement AND baluster clearance. Mark rails at intersection of rail and post.
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' or 8' clear span to accommodate appropriate railing length. NOTE: Smaller spans are allowed.
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING FOOT BLOCK INSTALLATION: » Refer to detailed instructions (Trex Select rail instructions) included with foot block prior to installation of railing section as these include other required steps for proper installation.
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Installing Post Sleeve Skirts and Post Sleeves 2a. If using a 1-piece skirt, slide post sleeve skirt over post and down to rest on decking surface. Slide post sleeve over post and position inside post sleeve skirt.
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Attaching Foot Block to Bottom Rail and Adding Weep Holes 4a. Invert the bottom rail. Center and drill a hole using a 3/16" (5 mm) drill bit. This will be location for foot block attachment (to be installed last).
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2b. If using a two-piece skirt, slide post sleeve over post and down
4b. Keeping bottom rail inverted, Use same drill bit, center and drill weep holes through bottom rail at 4 evenly spanned locations to allow for water drainage.
to rest on decking surface. Snap two piece skirt over post sleeve.
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NOTE: Shims can be used to plumb post sleeves.
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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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