HOW TO INSTALL SELECT® ALUMINUM RAIL HORIZONTAL PANEL – COCKTAIL RAIL AND TRADITIONAL RAIL CONFIGURATIONS/ CONTINUED
6. S ecure boards to top rail using cocktail bracket (sold separately). The cocktail bracket should be installed at ends of each rail, covering the
4. O n underside of deck board, mark outline of bracket cover location only.
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5. R emove deck board from rail. Using a router bit, forstner bit, or something similar, rout out this area to allow deck board to fully seat onto top rail and post/ post sleeve.
underside of the top rail cocktail bracket, then space brackets approximately every 24" and attach with four screws provided.
6. A ttach boards on each post with Trex-approved composite screws (quantity of 2 per each board end).
7. Secure boards to top rail using Trex Cocktail
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NOTE: Predrilling before attachment is recommended.
Bracket (sold separately). Ensure that there is a bracket at each end of the railing section, then space brackets approximately every 24" and attach with 4 screws provided.
Attachment of Caps 7. See step 10 on previous page .
Cocktail Rail Panel with Pressure treated Post and Post Sleeve Configuration
NOTE: Predrilling before attachment is recommended.
8. Use scarf cut for posts where two deck boards meet. NOTES: » Leave 1/8" gap between deck boards. » Deck boards can
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overhang end of last post maximum 1/2".
Cutting Post and Post Sleeve 1. Mark and cut post and post sleeve measuring from deck surface:
Traditional Rail Panel with Select Aluminum Post Configuration
» 36" for 36" height. » 42" for 42 height.
2. Follow steps on previous pages for installing brackets, panels, bracket covers, and skirts.
NOTE: When installing the upper bracket covers, these will be slightly higher than the post/post sleeve.
Attaching Deck Board to Top Rail 3. Place deck boards ( DO NOT use Enhance deck boards for top rail) over top rails.
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1. F ollow steps on previous pages for installing brackets, panels, and bracket covers.
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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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