HOW TO INSTALL ROD RAIL STANDARD RAILING/ CONTINUED TREX SIGNATURE ®
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6 ' Rail Spans or Shorter
11. Using pilot holes
(or marks), drill 1/4" holes for all vertical supports in both top and bottom rails. NOTE: Clean any burrs from edges of holes to ensure good fit on both sides.
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Cutting Rods to Length (When Required)
9a.Measure the distance between the vertical end holes on both top and bottom rails . Mark the center. IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT mark the line across the entire width of the bottom rail, as it will be visible after install. Maximum recommended line width is 1".
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Over 6' Rail Spans
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12. M easure the distance between the end (outer) holes (X") on top or bottom rail and add 3/8" to this measurement.
NOTE: If installed at exact spans, rods do not have to be cut.
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9b..Measure the distance between the vertical end holes on both top and bottom rails . Divide the distance into thirds and make two marks on top and bottom rails.
NOTE: Maximum unsupported rod span is 32.25
Locating and Drilling Midspan Holes
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13. C ut rods to the length measured in previous step.
Vertical and Rod Assembly
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14. Insert anti-rattle strips
into the vertical supports.
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NOTE: There are two anti- rattle strips for each support which can only be inserted in one side.
10. U sing the slot on the HZ template, locate marked line and drill two 7/64" pilot holes (or mark with a punch). NOTE: Pilot holes will be drilled out larger in next step.
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