HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL MESH RAILING/ CONTINUED TREX SELECT ®
6a
Measuring and Cutting Top and Bottom Channels (when required)
6a.U sing scrap material (i.e.
2 x 4s, decking boards, etc.) cut at least three support blocks at 3-1/2 " (89 mm) in height. Place one each on decking surface beside each post and one near center of span.
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3-1/2" (89 mm)
6a
6b.Center bottom rail on
support blocks and install bottom brackets on each post using two #9-16 x 2" wood screws (provided). If using a 6x6 post sleeve
use two #9-16 x 2 1/2" screws (not provided). NOTE: screws go in at slight angle.
IMPORTANT NOTE: SET DRILL TO LOW SPEED AND LOW CLUTCH SETTING WHEN INSTALLING THESE SCREWS. DO NOT USE IMPACT DRIVER.
Attaching Foot Block 7. Attach Foot Block per foot block instructions.
9. M easure distance between vertical channels, and cut top and bottom channels to this length.
Cutting (when required) and Installing Vertical Channels 8a. For 36" rail heights, measure and cut vertical channels to 28 3/4". For 44" rail heights, vertical channels will not require cutting.
Install Bottom Channels
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6' Section = Minimum 4 screws 8' Section = Minimum 5 screws
8b
8b. P lace vertical channels on bottom rail centered between posts, and attach screws into channel using three #8-18 x 1 1/4" self-drilling screws (provided) . Install lower and uppers screws approximately 1" from each end of vertical channel. Center and install remaining screws.
10. Center and install bottom channel using #8-18 x 1 1/4" self-drilling screws (provided), minimum four screws for 6' section and minimum five screws for 8' section.
269 NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.
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