Trex® Full Installation Guide

HOW TO INSTALL ENHANCE STEEL RAIL – COCKTAIL RAIL CONFIGURATIONS/ CONTINUED

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6. Attach boards on each post with Trex-approved composite screws (quantity of 2 per each board end).

8. Use scarf cut for

posts where two deck boards meet.

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NOTES: » Leave 1/8" (3 mm) gap between deck boards. »  Deck boards can

7. Secure boards to top rail using Trex Cocktail

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.

overhang end of last post maximum 1/2" (13 mm).

NOTE: Predrilling before attachment is recommended.

HOW TO INSTALL ENHANCE STEEL RAIL – TRADITIONAL RAIL CONFIGURATIONS/

Traditional Rail Panel with Enhance Steel Posts Configuration

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3. Place 2 x 4 on top rail.

4.  On underside of 2 x 4, mark outline of bracket cover location.

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. 6. Secure 2 x 4 to top rail using Cocktail 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 2 screws provided.

1.  Follow steps on previous pages for installing brackets, panels, bracket covers, and skirts.

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Attaching 2 x 4 to Top Rail 2. Measure between posts and cut 2 x 4 to length.

NOTE: Predrilling before attachment is recommended.

Attachment of Caps 7.  See step 7 on page 299.

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