HOW TO INSTALL STANDARD HORIZONTAL RAILING/ CONTINUED TREX SELECT ®
6c
6d
Attaching Brackets to Rails 5a.Position brackets on each end of TOP RAIL on the same side as baluster holes. Attach brackets using three #8-18 x 1" self-drilling screws (provided) .
5a
Top Rail
NOTE: For ease of bracket attachment place rail against stationary flat vertical surface along with bracket.
6c.Attach top rail to balusters, feeding each baluster into required slots. Start on one end and work towards the other. 6d.To help temporarily secure the railing section together, place a ratchet strap around the top and bottom rail and tighten until snug. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN AS YOU CAN BEND THE RAILING.
5b
5b.Position brackets on
Bottom Rail
each end of BOTTOM RAIL on the OPPOSITE SIDE of the baluster holes. Attach brackets using three #8-18 x 1" self-drilling screws (provided).
Installing Railing Section to Posts
7a
7b
NOTE: For ease of bracket attachment place rail against stationary flat vertical surface along with bracket.
Assembling Railing Section
3-3/4" (95 mm)
6b
6a
7a.Using scrap material (i.e. 2 x 4s, decking boards, etc.) cut at least three support blocks at 3-3/4 " (95 mm) in height. Place one each on decking surface beside each post and one near center of span. 7b.Lift secured railing section up, and CENTER this section in between the spanned posts on pre- positioned support blocks. NOTE: To help stabilize railing section use a quick-grip clamp (or other type of clamp) and clamp the first baluster to post sleeve. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN CLAMP.
6a.On a clean flat surface, lay bottom railing on its side. Make sure to allow enough room for installation of balusters and top rail. Place a scrap piece of 1 " (25 mm) decking board running parallel to bottom rail for support when installing balusters.
6b.Insert balusters into bottom rail slots until balusters are fully seated.
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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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