HOW TO INSTALL ROD RAIL COCKTAIL RAILING/ CONTINUED TREX SIGNATURE ®
9. Installing Foot Blocks (when required) See instructions on page 8. 10. Installing Railing to Brackets See instructions on page 9. 11. Installing Rod Rail Stiffener (when required) See instructions on page 9. 12. Installing Top Rail Cover See instructions on page 10. NOTE: Top Bracket Covers are not attached in this configuration. Attaching Deck Board to Top Rail
Installing Pressure-treated Posts, Post Sleeves, and Skirts to Use with Rod Rail Cocktail Railing NOTE: PLEASE REFER TO LOCAL BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO ATTACHING PRESSURE TREATED POSTS. BELOW INSTRUCTIONS ARE GUIDELINES FOR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
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1a. If using a 1-piece skirt, slide post sleeve skirt over post and down to rest on decking surface. Slide post sleeve over post and position inside post sleeve skirt.
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13. Place deck boards ( DO NOT use Enhance deck boards for top rail) over top rails. Attach boards on each post with Trex-recommended composite screws (quantity of 2 per each post/board end).
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1b. 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.
NOTE: Shims can be used to plumb post sleeves.
14. S ecure boards to top
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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.
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Cutting Post and Post Sleeve 2. 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. 3. Measuring and Cutting Rails and Covers See instructions on page 6. 4. Locating Vertical Holes on Bottom and Top Rails See instructions on page 6. 5. Locating and Drilling Midspan Holes See instructions on page 7. 6. Cutting Rods to Length (when required) See instructions on page 7. 7. Vertical and Rod Assembly See instructions on page 8. 8. Installing Bottom Rail Cover and Top Rail to Verticals See instructions on page 8. 36-1/32" (915 mm) or 42-1/32" (1068 mm)
NOTE: Pre-drilling before attachment is recommended.
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15. U se scarf cut for posts where two deck boards meet. NOTES: » Leave 1/8" (3 mm) gap between deck boards. » Deck boards can overhang end of last
post maximum 1/2" (13 mm).
16. Attachment of Bottom Bracket Covers See instructions on page 10.
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