HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL RAILING/ CONTINUED TREX SELECT T-RAIL®
7d
If Installing T-Rail Aluminum Stiffener 6b. Position one bracket on end of T-Rail and install bracket as stated in step 6a.
7d. To help temporarily
secure the railing section together, place a ratchet strap around the T-Rail and bottom rail and tighten until snug. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN AS YOU CAN BEND THE RAILING.
6c
8a
Installing Railing Section to Posts 8a. Using scrap material (i.e. 2 x 4s, decking boards, etc.) cut at least three support blocks at 3-3/4" in height. Place one each on decking surface beside each post and one near center of span.
6c. Slide T-Rail aluminum stiffener inside T-Rail as shown.
Note that the stiffener must be slightly shorter to allow for brackets to be installed. Screws from brackets are NOT to penetrate the stiffener.
3-3/4"
6d. Install remaining bracket on opposite end of T-Rail as stated in step 6a.
8b
8b. Lift secured railing
Attaching Brackets to Bottom Rail
section up, and CENTER this section in between the spanned posts on pre- positioned support blocks.
6e
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 OVER- TIGHTEN CLAMP.)
Bottom Rail
6e. Position brackets on each end of BOTTOM RAIL on the OPPOSITE SIDE of the baluster holes. Attach brackets using three #8-18x1" self-drilling screws (provided).
8c
Assembling Railing Section 7a. On a clean flat surface lay bottom railing on its side. Make sure to allow enough room for installation of balusters and T-Rail. Place a scrap piece of 1 " decking board running parallel to bottom rail for support when installing balusters.
7a
8c. Install both bottom and T-Rail brackets on each side to post using two #9-16 x 2" wood screws (provided). If using a 6x6 post sleeve use #9-16 x 2 1/2" screws (not provided).
7b
7b. Insert balusters into bottom rail slots until
NOTE: Screw goes in at slight angle.
balusters are fully seated.
9
Attaching Post Caps and Installing Foot Block 9. Secure post caps with
7c
7c. Attach T-Rail to balusters, feeding each baluster into required slots. Start on one end and work towards the other.
silicone or PVC adhesive (apply adhesive on the inside self-centering/corner tabs). Attach foot block per foot block instructions.
NOTE: Clean up any excess adhesive before it dries.
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