TREX® ROD RAIL STAIR RAILING Installation Instructions
HOW TO INSTALL TRADITIONAL ROD RAIL STAIR RAILING TREX SIGNATURE ®
1. F ollow all Rod Rail Stair instructions for the assembly of the rod rail stair panel Attaching 2 x 4 to Top Rail
2
IMPORTANT NOTES: » O nly for use with pressure-treated 4 x 4 post (3.5" nominal square) and 4" x 4" (102 mm x 102 mm) or 6" x 6" post sleeves, Trex Post Mounts or Trex Joist Mount Post WITH Trex post sleeves. Signature Joist Mount Posts cannot be used with Trex Signature Traditional railing. » THE TOP RAIL AND TOP RAIL COVER WILL NEED TO BE CUT AT APPROPRIATE ANGLE ON THE END OF THE RAIL THAT CONNECTS TO THE UPPER FIXED BRACKET, SO THAT WHEN THE RAIL IS INSTALLED IT SITS FLUSH WITH THE END OF THE BRACKET AS SHOWN.
2. P lace 2 x 4 beside top rail. Mark and cut (both ends need to be cut on an angle for proper fit).
4
3
Cutting Top Stair Rail NOTE: THE TOP RAIL AND TOP RAIL COVER WILL NEED TO BE CUT AT APPROPRIATE ANGLE ON THE END OF THE RAIL THAT CONNECTS TO THE UPPER FIXED BRACKET, SO THAT WHEN THE RAIL IS INSTALLED IT SITS FLUSH WITH THE END OF THE BRACKET AS SHOWN.
3. Place 2 x 4 on top stair rail. 4. S ecure 2 x 4 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.
Post
Top stair rail
Upper bracket
NOTE: Pre-drilling before attachment is recommended.
5. P re-drill a pilot hole and toenail 2-1/2" (6.4 cm) screw at each end of 2 x 4 into post on back side of rail (side not facing decking). NOTE: Top Bracket Covers are not attached in this configuration.
5
12
Have Questions? 1–800–BUY–TREX
NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please ensure you have the most up-to-date installation instructions by visiting: trex.com
TRRSR-0422
Made with FlippingBook - PDF hosting