HOW TO INSTALL MESH COCKTAIL RAILING/ CONTINUED
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1. Installing Pressure treated Posts, Post Sleeves,and Skirts to Use with Trex Signature Railing
8. Attach boards on each post with Trex-approved composite screws (quantity of 2 per each board end) .
NOTE: PLEASE REFER TO LOCAL BUILDING COD REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO ATTACHING PRESSURE TREATED POSTS.
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2. S lide post sleeve over post and down to rest
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on decking surface. Snap two piece skirt over post sleeve.
9. S ecure boards to top
rail using Trex Signature Cocktail Bracket (sold separately). Ensure that there is a bracket at each end of the railing section, then space brackets approximately every 24" and attach with 4 screws provided.
NOTE: Shims can be used to plumb post sleeves.
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Cutting Post and Post Sleeve 3. Mark and cut post and post sleeve measuring from deck surface: » 36-1/32" (915 mm) for 36" (914 mm) height. » 42-1/32" (1068 mm) for 42" (1067 mm) height.
36-1/32" (915 mm) or 42-1/32" (1068 mm)
NOTE: Pre-drilling before attachment is recommended.
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10. Use scarf cut for posts where two deck boards meet. NOTES: » L eave 1/8" (3 mm) gap between deck boards. » D eck boards can overhang end of last
4. Follow instruction steps 5a - 24 on pages 5-9 for installation.
Attaching Deck Board to Top Rail 5. P lace deck board onto top rail.
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post maximum 1/2" (13 mm).
11. Attachment of Bottom Rail Bracket Covers See instructions on previous page.
6. On underside of deck board, mark outline of bracket cover location.
7. Remove deck board from rail. Using router bit, forstner bit, or something similar, rout out this area to allow deck board to fully seat onto top rail.
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NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please ensure you have the most up-to-date installation instructions by visiting: trex.com
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