Trex Signature® Post Installation Instructions

TREX ® SIGNATURE ® POSTS Installation Instructions for Pressure-treated Wood Framing and Concrete

INSTALLING TREX SIGNATURE POSTS AND/OR SIGNATURE CROSSOVER POSTS ON WOOD/ CONT NOTES: » Metal backplate is only required for 2.5" (64 mm) post in IRC installations. (Consult local code official for more information.)

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10b. If using a two-piece skirt Slide post sleeve over post and down

to rest on decking surface. Snap two piece skirt over post sleeve.

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NOTE: Shims can be used to plumb post sleeves. INSTALLING TREX SIGNATURE POSTS ON CONCRETE

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5. Using post a template, mark locations of holes. 6. Drill through decking and blocking boards using 5/8" diameter bit (long drill bit will be required).

7. Insert (2) stainless steel barrier strips (not provided) under the mounting bolt holes. BARRIER STRIPS ARE REQUIRED ONLY IF ATTACHING POST DIRECTLY TO PRESSURE- TREATED FRAMING (these can be purchased on ShopTrex.com). 3/8" x 6" (10 mm x 152 mm) hex cap bolts, washers, and nuts, along with aluminum back plate on underside of blocking. If the project requires IRC compliance, this back plate MUST be installed under the decking to ensure this will meet code compliance. Reference SKU part number ALPOSTHWDECK for 8. Attach posts using four

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Pre-drill Hole 1. Using post as a template, mark locations of the four holes and drill into concrete at least 2-5/8" (67 mm) using a 3/8" (10 mm) masonry bit. NOTE: You can either set drill bit to correct depth on drill or mark drill bit with tape at required dimension to ensure all holes are drilled at correct depth. 2. Clean out holes to remove all concrete dust using a shop vacuum or other appropriate tool.

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required hardware and aluminum plate. (Consult local code official for more information on IRC Compliance.) INSTALLING PRESSURE-TREATED POSTS, POST SLEEVES, AND SKIRTS TO USE WITH TREX SIGNATURE RAILING 9. NOTE: PLEASE REFER TO LOCAL BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO ATTACHING PRESSURE TREATED POSTS. 10a. If using a 1-piece skirt, slide post sleeve skirt over post and down to rest 10a

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3. Insert (2) stainless steel barrier strips (not provided) under mounting bolt holes (these can be purchased on ShopTrex.com). Use appropriate shims if posts are not plumb. Secure posts using four TREX SUPPLIED 3/8" x 3-3/4" (10 mm x 95 mm) wedge anchors. Reference SKU part number ALPOSTHWCONC for required hardware (wedge anchors, washers, and nuts). NOTES: » When using hammer to tap anchors in place, keep threaded nut at top of anchor in order to not damage threads. » Recommended torque for anchors is 30 ft-lbs.

on decking surface. Slide post sleeve over post and position inside post sleeve skirt.

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