Trex® Full Installation Guide

HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL RAILING POST TO CROSSOVER POST/ CONTINUED TREXSIGNATURE ® Cutting Top Rail Attaching Center Baluster to Bottom Rail

Center balluster slot

KEY Mark Cut

KEY

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Inverted Bottom view

Top rail

1/4" (0.6 cm)

3/4" (1.9 cm)

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5. Top rail must be cut differently on each side of the rail. Railing side that attaches to standard post should be cut 1/4" (0.6 cm) shorter than the mark to allow for fit into top rail bracket. Railing side that attaches to the crossover post should be cut 3/4" (1.9 cm) LONGER than the mark to allow for fit into the crossover post bracket.

8. Attach shorter, center baluster in center slot in bottom rail using two #8 x 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) screws (provided).

Attaching Bottom Rail Cover

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Cutting Top Rail Insert and Cover

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Top rail

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3/4" (1.9 cm)

3/4" (1.9 cm)

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.

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

10. Attaching Foot Block (when required) See instructions on page 86.

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cover same length as top rail for all top rail configurations.

Top rail

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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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