HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL RAILING CROSSOVER POST TO CROSSOVER POST/ CONTINUED TREX SIGNATURE ® Installing Remaining Balusters into Bottom Rail
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15. A ttach “crowned" upper rail cover to upper rail by aligning cover on one side of rail. Then starting from one end of rail, snap cover onto opposing slot working down length of rail. GENTLE tapping with a rubber mallet may facilitate fastening.
12. P lace remaining balusters into holes in lower rail by snapping fully into place. In some cases, GENTLE tapping with a rubber mallet may facilitate fastening.
Attach Upper Railings
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Trex Signature post
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Attachment of Bracket Covers, Skirts, and Caps 16. A ttach corresponding bracket covers over opening in bottom rails. 17. A ttach provided post skirt to bottom of posts when using Trex Signature posts. 18
13. W orking from one end of upper rail, snap balusters into upper rail working down length of rail. Fasten center baluster into center slot using two #8 x 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) screws (provided).
18. A ttach crossover post cap to crossover post.
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locations using a 7/64" (0.28 cm) drill bit, pre-drill through railing into bracket as shown for attachment of railing to crossover post bracket.
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Attach fasten upper rail to crossover post by installing screws diagonally through upper rail into post using two self- tapping screws each side (provided) . NOTE: Pre-drilling is required. It's best practice to pre-drill a single hole, then attach screw, and continue in this order. 7/64" (.28 cm)
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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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