Trex® Full Installation Guide

HOW TO INSTALL TRADITIONAL STAIR RAILING/ CONTINUED TREX SELECT ®

6. Attachment of Bottom Rail to Post See instructions on page 253. 7. Measuring and Cutting Top Stair Rail See instructions on page 253.

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12. Secure 2 x 4 to Select top rail with 3/4" screw provided approximately every 16" on center. Screws are to be

installed inside of the baluster holes into the 2 x 4.

Measuring and Cutting 2 x 4

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NOTES: » DO NOT overtighten. » Note that a long drill bit will be required to fit inside the baluster holes. » If installing 8' rail section and using Aluminum Rail Stiffener, predrilling will be required through the stiffener.

13. Installing Balusters See instructions on page 254.

14. Attachment of Top Rail to Post See instructions on page 254.

8. Using the cut top rail as template, cut 2 x 4 at same angle and length of the top rail.

9. Attaching Brackets on Top Stair Rail See instructions on page 254. Attaching 2 x 4 to Select Top Rail 10. Place inverted 2 x 4 (top side face down) on clean, flat surface. 10

Attaching 2x4 to Post

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11. Place inverted Select top rail (orient properly

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15. Pre-drill a pilot hole and toenail 2-1/2" (6.4 cm) composite deck screw (not provided) at each end of 2 x 4 into post on outside of stair rail (side not facing decking).

so baluster holes are shown top side up) on 2 x 4.

16. Attaching Post Caps and Installing Foot Block See instructions on page 254.

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