HOW TO INSTALL STAIR RAILING/ CONTINUED TREX SELECT T-RAIL ®
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Attaching Brackets to Bottom Rail 6. S nap the top stair adaptor
stair bracket to lower post using two #9-16 x 3" wood screws (provided) . (deck board can now be removed).
bracket (labeled TOP) to the standard bracket. Repeat for remaining bottom bracket.
TIP: Use a dap of super glue when snapping bracket together. This will help stabilize bracket when installing.
Measuring and Cutting Stair T-Rail
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9. Place two balusters into lower stair rail at each end closest to the post.
7. On the BOTTOM RAIL, attach the assembled bottom stair brackets to the OPPOSITE SIDE of the baluster holes. Attach both brackets using three #8-18 x 1" self- drilling screws (provided).
10. P osition T-Rail onto balusters, ensuring balusters are fully seated in rail (position to side of post), and ENSURE balusters are spaced evenly AND parallel with posts.
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Attachment of Bottom Rail to Post
NOTES: » For attachment of brackets to posts, use at least a 3" long drill bit or extension so as to not damage sides of rails when installing. » SET DRILL TO LOW SPEED AND LOW CLUTCH SETTING WHEN INSTALLING THESE SCREWS. DO NOT USE IMPACT DRIVER.
TIP: Pre-drill prior to screw installation using a 7/64" drill bit
11. M ark stair T-Rail at post intersections.
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8a.K eeping deck board on
12a. R emove T-Rail, and cut along the marks.
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stair treads, center bottom rail between posts and attach bottom rail stair bracket to upper post using two #9-16 x 3" wood screws (provided) .
8b.Attach bottom stair rail
265 NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.
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