TREX SIGNATURE ® ROD RAIL HORIZONTAL RAILING Installation Instructions
HOW TO INSTALL ROD RAIL STANDARD RAILING
How to Measure and Cut Rails if Installing Crossover Posts or Swivel Bracket (When required) 5a. 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. 5b. If using swivel brackets, measure distance between brackets and cut railings to this distance. Cutting Covers
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| 1. P repare a solid work surface area (plywood, deck surface, etc.). How to Measure and Cut Bottom and Top Railings (When Required) 2. For Full Span Post to Post Applications – only top rail will need to be cut. 3. For Full Span Crossover to Crossover post Applications – no rails have to be cut, HOWEVER the location of the HZ Template on the top rail will need to be adjusted in 3/4" on each side of top rail to allow for proper placement of vertical supports.
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6. M ark and cut bottom rail cover the same length as bottom rail. 7. M ark and cut top rail cover same length as top rail for all top rail configurations. Locating Vertical Holes on Bottom and Top Rails
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4a. F or odd span post-to-post applications and when using fixed brackets, measure distance between posts (X), and subtract 1/2" for bracket clearance.
8. P lace HZ template at end of top and bottom rails. Pre-drill pilot holes (using a 7/64" bit or small punch) at locations. Ensure that template is oriented correctly before drilling holes. NOTES: » Template is labeled for the type of bracket used. » Pilot holes will be drilled out larger in a later step. » F or Compound Swivel Brackets, set the rail in the bracket and mark 3.75" from the post .
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4b.C ut both bottom and top rail to length as determined above.
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