HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL RAILING/ CONTINUED TREX SELECT T-RAIL®
Installing Post Sleeve Skirts and Post Sleeves 2a. If using a 1-piece skirt, slide
Attaching Foot Block to Bottom Rail and Adding Weep Holes
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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 to rest on decking surface. Snap two piece skirt over post sleeve.
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5a. Invert the bottom rail. Center and drill a hole using a 3/16 " drill bit. This will be the location for foot block attachment (to be installed last). 5b. 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.
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Cutting Railings (if required)
IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING FOOT BLOCK INSTALLATION: » Refer to detailed instructions included with foot block prior to installation of railing section as these include other required steps for proper installation.
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Attaching Brackets to T-Rail NOTES: » EXTENSION BIT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR SCREW ATTACHMENT. » IF USING T-RAIL ALUMINUM STIFFENER REFER TO STEPS 6b-6d. » For ease of bracket attachment place rail against stationary flat vertical surface along with bracket.
3a. Position bottom rail and T-Rail between posts, ensuring baluster holes are lined up and spaced evenly. 3b. Also allow for a 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.
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T-Rail
4a. Cut T-Rail and bottom rail to specified length.
Cutting T-Rail Aluminum Stiffener (if required)
6a. Position brackets on each end of T-Rail on the same side as baluster holes (brackets are always
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located on the underside of the bottom rail and T-Rail). Attach brackets using four #8-18x1" self-drilling screws (provided). Install upper screws first into underside of T-Rail and then install screws on the side.
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4b. For railing installations over 6' in length, the T-Rail aluminum rail stiffener must be used. For full 8' spans the stiffener will NOT need to be cut. For odd span lengths the stiffener MUST be cut 1 1/2" shorter than the T-Rail.
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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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