HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL RAILING POST TO POST/ CONTINUED TREX SIGNATURE ®
Cutting Top Rail
Attaching Center Baluster to Bottom Rail
KEY Mark Cut
KEY
Center balluster slot
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Top rail
Inverted Bottom view
1/4" (0.6 cm)
1/4" (0.6 cm)
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5. Cut each end of top rail 1/4" (0.6 cm) shorter than mark to allow for fit into top rail brackets.
8. Attach shorter, center baluster in center slot in bottom rail using two #8 x 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) screws (provided).
Cutting Top Rail Insert and Cover
Attaching Bottom Rail Cover
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Top rail
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3/4" (1.9 cm)
3/4" (1.9 cm)
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6. Slide rail insert out and cut 3/4" (1.9 cm) FROM EACH SIDE of insert, then slide back inside rail and center. 7. Mark and cut top rail
9. Align flat cover on one side of bottom rail in slot on side of rail. Then starting from one end of rail snap cover onto opposing slot working down the length of rail. In some cases, GENTLE tapping with a rubber mallet may facilitate fastening.
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cover same length as top rail for all top rail configurations.
Top rail
85 NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.
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