HOW TO INSTALL SELECT® ALUMINUM RAIL HORIZONTAL PANEL – TRADITIONAL RAIL CONFIGURATIONS Attaching 2 x 4 to Top Rail Attaching 2 x 4 to Top Rail
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2. M easure between posts and cut 2 x 4 to length. 3. P lace 2 x 4 on Select top rail.
2. Measure between posts and cut 2 x 4 to length. 3. Place 2 x 4 on top rail.
4. O n underside of 2 x 4, mark outline of bracket cover location.
4. O n underside of 2 x 4, mark outline of bracket cover location.
5. R emove 2 x 4 from rail. Using a router bit, forstner bit, or something similar, rout out this area to allow 2 x 4 to fully seat onto top rail.
5. Remove 2 x 4 from rail. Using a router bit, forstner bit, or something similar, rout out this area to allow 2 x 4 to fully seat onto top rail.
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6. S ecure 2 x 4 to top rail
6. S ecure 2 x 4 to top rail using Trex Cocktail
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using cocktail bracket (sold separately). The cocktail bracket should be installed at ends of each rail, covering the underside of the top rail bracket, then space cocktail brackets approximately every 24" and attach with four screws provided.
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.
NOTE: Predrilling before attachment is recommended.
NOTE: Predrilling before attachment is recommended.
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Attachment of Caps 7. See step 10 on page 287.
7. Pre-drill a pilot hole and toenail 2-1/2" approved screw at each end of 2 x 4 into post on back side of rail (side not facing decking). 8. Attach post caps to post sleeves using external grade PVC construction adhesive (apply adhesive on the inside self- centering/corner tabs) 2 x 4 to fully seat onto top rail provided.
Traditional Rail Panel with Pressure treated Post and Post Sleeve Configuration
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Post sleeve
1. Follow steps on previous pages for installing brackets, panels, and bracket covers.
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