HOW TO INSTALL COCKTAIL ROD RAIL STAIR RAILING/ CONTINUED TREX SIGNATURE ®
4. Secure boards to top rail using Trex Signature Cocktail Bracket (sold separately). Ensure
1. F ollow all Rod Rail Stair instructions for the assembly of the rod rail stair panel.
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Cutting Post and Post Sleeve and Attaching Deck Board to Top Rail 2. C ut post and post
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that there is a bracket at each end of the stair railing section, then space brackets approximately every 24" and attach with 4 screws provided.
sleeves at proper angle so these are flush with the top of the top brackets and/or top rail cover. BE CAREFUL NOT to CUT brackets.
Top stair rail
NOTE: Pre-drilling before attachment is recommended.
Post
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Upper bracket
3. P lace deck boards over top rails. DO NOT use Enhance deck boards for top
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5. U se scarf cut for posts where two deck boards meet.
rail. PLACE DECK BOARD ON TOP RAIL TO CHECK FOR PROPER FIT AND RAIL CLEARANCE AT BRACKET LOCATIONS. DECK BOARD MAY REQUIRE EITHER A
NOTES: » Leave 1/8" (3 mm) gap between deck boards. » D eck boards can overhang end of last post maximum 1/2" (13 mm). 6. W here deck board terminates at upper post, PREDRILL and toenail two approved composite deck screws as shown into post, being careful to avoid hitting stair bracket.
NOTCH CUT ON THE UNDERSIDE OR SLIGHT PLANING ON THE UNDERSIDE TO ALLOW DECK BOARD TO CLEAR TOPS OF BRACKETS AND SIT FLUSH ON TOP OF POSTS AND RAILS. Attach boards on each post with Trex-recommended composite screws (quantity of 2 per each post/board end).
NOTE: Top Bracket Covers are not attached in this configuration.
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