TREX SIGNATURE ® HORIZONTAL MESH RAILING Installation Instructions
HOW TO INSTALL MESH RAILING/ CONTINUED
How to Measure and Cut Bottom and Top Rails For Full Span Post to Post Applications – only top rail will need to be cut. For Full Span Crossover to Crossover post Applications – no rails have to be cut.
6b. Cut both curved bottom and top rails to length as determined above. Attachment of Foot Block (One Footblock is Required for Any Length Mesh Railing Span)
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5a. Measure distance between posts (X), and subtract 1/2" for bracket clearance. If installing crossover post configurations, adjust top rail length: X + 3/4" if using one crossover post, or X + 1 1/2" if using two crossover posts. If using swivel brackets, measure distance between brackets and cut railings to this distance.
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7. Temporarily place bottom rail into lower bracket. To ensure correct location, place foot block under center of bottom rail. Mark to provide placement location of base.
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8. R emove bottom rail from lower brackets. Place base (smaller side facing down) on decking surface. Pre-drill using a 3/16" bit. Attach base of foot block using one screw at an angle through base and into decking.
5b. Cut both bottom and top rail to length as determined above.
How to Measure and Cut Bottom and Top CURVED Rails
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9. A fter attached, use a rubber mallet along with scrap piece of
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wood to tap foot block until it locks into place.
6a. With brackets in correct swivel location, measure distance from inside of bracket to inside of bracket. In addition, if tabbed bottom swivel brackets are installed the tab must be removed.
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