Trex Signature® Railing Install Instructions

TREX SIGNATURE ® HORIZONTAL RAILING Installation Instructions

NOTES: » TREX SIGNATURE POSTS CANNOT BE USED WITH TRADITIONAL OR COCKTAIL DESIGNS. ONLY PRESSURE TREATED POSTS/POST SLEEVES CAN BE USED. REFER TO DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION. » TREX SIGNATURE RAILINGS ARE DESIGNED TO BE ATTACHED WITH POSTS INSTALLED AT A CLEAR SPAN OF 6' (1.83 M) OR 8' (2.44 M). » IF INSTALLING AT EXACT SPAN LENGTHS OF 6' (1.83 M) OR 8' (2.44 M), AND USING POST-TO-POST CONFIGURATION, THE BOTTOM RAIL WILL NOT NEED TO BE CUT, BUT THE TOP RAIL WILL NEED TO BE MEASURED (MAKING SURE BALUSTERS LINE UP VERTICALLY) AND CUT. » IF INSTALLING AT EXACT SPAN LENGTHS OF 6' (1.83 M) OR 8' (2.44 M), AND USING CROSSOVER POST CONFIGURATION (SPANS FROM ONE CROSSOVER POST TO ANOTHER CROSSOVER POST), BOTH THE BOTTOM RAIL AND TOP RAIL WILL NOT NEED TO BE CUT. » IN ADDITION, AT ALL FINAL END POST CONFIGURATIONS, TOP RAIL WILL NEED TO BE MEASURED (MAKING SURE BALUSTERS LINE UP VERTICALLY) AND CUT. » SEE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION. » ALL TREX SIGNATURE SPANS OVER 6' WILL REQUIRE THE USE OF A FOOT BLOCK. THUS THESE RAILING SPANS MUST BE INSTALLED OVER THE DECKING FRAME OR ON INSIDE OF RIM JOIST.

PARTS

BALUSTER OPTIONS

Square Round

DETERMINING BALUSTERS NEEDED

Baluster Type Per 6' Section Per 8' Section Square 15 20 Round 15 20

NOTE: THIS IS AN OVERVIEW OF ALL RAILING COMPONENTS FOR TREX SIGNATURE HORIZONTAL APPLICATIONS – REFER TO DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIFIC RAILING CONFIGURATIONS.

J. Trex Signature crossover post* - 36" (actual length 34.5" [87.6 cm]) - 42" (actual length 40.5" [102.9 cm]) K. Trex Signature post cap or post sleeve cap* L. Trex decking M. Trex fascia N. C ode-approved wood joist 2" x 8" (5.1 cm x 20.3 cm) or larger O. C ode-approved wood rim joist 2" x 8" (5.1 cm x 20.3 cm) or larger P. Crossover bracket cover (supplied with crossover post) * Item not included in Trex Signature Railing kits. ** Required ONLY for All Clear Span Applications over 6' (1.83 m) when smaller fixed baluster is fully centered, or unsupported spans greater than 5' (1.52 m) (example: 8' (2.44 m) span cut into one 5' (1.52 m) span and one 3' (0.91 m) span would require foot block under 5' (1.52 m) span since smaller fixed baluster is no longer centered). Included with 8' (2.44 m) railing kits. *** Both 4" x 4" (10.2cm x 10.2cm) and 6" x 6" (15.2cm x 15.2 cm) post sleeves are designed to fit over a 4" x 4" pressure treated post. NOTE: If installing 42" (106.7 cm) railing, and using pressure-treated posts with Trex post sleeves, ensure that a longer pressure-treated post is used along with longer post sleeve, both cut to a height of 46" (116.8 cm) from decking surface.

A. Trex Signature top rail and crowned cover - 6 ' (actual length 73.5 " [186.7 cm]) - 8 ' (actual length 97.5 " [247.7 cm]) B. Trex Signature bottom rail and flat cover

- 6 ' (actual length 71.5 " [181.6 cm]) - 8 ' (actual length 95.5 " [242.6 cm])

C. Trex Signature upper rail bracket and cover D. Trex Signature lower rail bracket and cover E. Trex Signature balusters (square or round) F. Trex Signature center baluster (square or round) G. Trex Signature foot block** H. Trex Signature post skirt or post sleeve skirt* I. Trex Signature post*

- 36 " (actual length 37 " [94.0 cm]) - 42 " (actual length 43 " [109.2 cm]) or Trex 4 " x 4 " post sleeve*** - 36 " (actual length 39 " [99.1 cm]) - 42 " (actual length 45 " [114.3 cm])

NOTE: MUST USE TREX DECK MOUNT POST HARDWARE AND METAL PLATE WHEN ATTACHING Signature POSTS.

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TREX SIGNATURE ® HORIZONTAL RAILING Installation Instructions

TREX SIGNATURE RAILING CONFIGURATIONS NOTE: See specific installation instructions for attachment of Trex Post Mounts or Trex Joist Mount Posts prior to installing any railing.

Cutting posts/post sleeves is NOT required. A. Trex Signature post, pressure-treated post/Trex 4x4 or 6x6 post sleeve, Trex post mount/ Trex 4x4 post sleeve, or Composite Joist Mount Post/Trex 4x4 post sleeve (Inside mount), or Signature Joist Mount Post (Span of 6' or less only) B. Trex Signature top rail

Standard

C. Trex Signature bottom rail D. Trex Signature balusters See page 4 for “How to Install Standard Railing”.

POST SLEEVES WILL NEED TO BE CUT

Cocktail

Post sleeves will need to be cut. A. P ressure-treated post with Trex post sleeve NOTE: » Only for use with 4" x 4" (102 mm x 102 mm) post sleeve.

» Trex Signature Posts, Trex Post Mounts or Joist Mount Posts cannot be used with Signature Cocktail design.

B. Deck board top rail. NOTE: Enhance cannot be used. C. Trex Signature top rail D. Trex Signature bottom rail E. Trex Signature balusters F. Trex Signature Cocktail Rail Bracket** See page 16 for “How to Install Trex Signature Cocktail Railing”.

Traditional

Cutting posts/post sleeves is NOT required. A. P ressure-Treated post/Trex 4x4 or 6x6 post sleeve, Trex post mount/Trex 4x4 post sleeve, or Joist Mount Post/Trex 4x4 post sleeve NOTE: » Trex Signature Posts or Trex Signature Joist Mount Posts cannot be used. B. 2 x 4 lateral top rail C. Trex Signature top rail

D. Trex Signature bottom rail E. Trex Signature balusters F. Trex Signature Cocktail Rail Bracket** See page 17 for “How to Install Trex Signature Traditional Railing”.

** Trex Signature Cocktail Rail brackets (sold separately) are for use with either Trex Signature Traditional or Trex Signature Cocktail designs. For a 6' section, use 4 brackets and screws provided, for 8' section, use 5 brackets and screws provided.

NOTE : For post installations refer to Trex Signature Post Installation Instructions.

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BRACKET HARDWARE – HORIZONTAL APPLICATIONS (INCLUDING HORIZONTAL SWIVEL BRACKETS) TREX SIGNATURE

HORIZONTAL RAILING HARDWARE

AA. Lower rail bracket BB. Lower rail bracket cover CC. U pper rail bracket cover DD. Upper rail bracket

FOOT BLOCK COMPONENTS

EE. Foot block base FF. Foot block support

HORIZONTAL SWIVEL HARDWARE

GG. Swivel base HH. Horizontal swivel bracket top rail II. Horizontal swivel bracket top rail cover JJ. Horizontal swivel bracket bottom rail cover KK. Horizontal swivel bracket bottom rail LL. Swivel base cover

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TREX SIGNATURE ® HORIZONTAL RAILING Installation Instructions

HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL RAILING TREX SIGNATURE STANDARD NOTES: » FOR EASE OF INSTALLATION, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO USE THE TREX SIGNATURE RAIL TEMPLATES TO ATTACH BRACKETS (SOLD SEPARATELY). » DO NOT USE IMPACT DRIVER WHEN INSTALLING SIGNATURE RAILING, ONLY USE STANDARD DRILL FOR SCREW ATTACHMENT OF BRACKET TO POSTS AND RAILS.

Attach Brackets Using Trex Signature Posts TIP: Use a clamp to help hold brackets in place while fastening with screws.

Attach Brackets Using Pressure-Treated Posts and Post Sleeves TIP: Use a clamp to help hold brackets in place while fastening with screws.

1. M easure 1-3/8"

1. M easure 1-7/8"

(3.5 cm) from top of post base plate or 1-7/8" (4.8 cm) from decking surface. Mark with light line.

(4.8 cm) up from deck surface to bottom of bracket. Slide skirt up to allow for proper measurement. Mark with light line.

2-1/2" Post

1-3/8" (3.5 cm)

1-7/8" (4.8 cm)

33-7/16" (84.9 cm) or 39-7/16" (100.2 cm)

33-15/16" (86.2 cm) or 39-15/16" (101.4 cm)

2. M easure up from post base plate 33-7/16" (84.9 cm) for 36" (92 cm) rail height or 39-7/16" (100.2 cm) for 42" (107 cm) rail height. Mark with light line. NOTE: If measuring from decking surface, measure up 33-15/16" (86.2 cm) for 36" (92 cm) rail height or 39-15/16" (101.4 cm) for 42" (107 cm) rail height. 3. C enter lower bracket on post above the marked line and attach using two self-tapping screws (provided) . 4. C enter upper bracket

2. M easure up from decking surface 33-15/16" (862 cm) for 36" (92 cm) rail height or 39-15/16" (101.4 cm) for 42" (107 cm) rail height. Mark with light line.

NOTE: Push skirt back down onto surface of decking BEFORE ATTACHING BRACKETS.

3. C enter lower bracket on post above the marked line and attach using two 2" (51 mm) wood screws (provided) . 4. C enter upper bracket

on post above marked line and attach using three 2" (51 cm) wood screws (provided) .

on post above marked line and attach using (3) self-tapping screws (provided) . NOTE: Upper bracket is not required on crossover post configuration.

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HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL RAILING POST TO POST TREX SIGNATURE

NOTES: » TREX SIGNATURE RAILINGS ARE DESIGNED TO BE ATTACHED WITH POSTS

Cutting Bottom Rail and Bottom Rail Cover

INSTALLED AT A CLEAR SPAN OF 6' (1.83 M) OR 8' (2.44 M). » IF INSTALLING AT EXACT SPAN LENGTHS OF 6' (1.83 M) OR 8'

KEY Mark Cut

KEY

(2.44 M), AND USING POST-TO-POST CONFIGURATION, THE BOTTOM RAIL WILL NOT NEED TO BE CUT, BUT THE TOP RAIL WILL NEED TO BE MEASURED (MAKING SURE BALUSTERS LINE UP VERTICALLY) AND CUT. » FOR ODD SPAN LENGTHS, BOTH TOP RAIL AND BOTTOM RAIL WILL NEED TO BE MEASURED (MAKING SURE BALUSTERS LINE UP VERTICALLY) AND CUT. ENSURE THAT BALUSTERS ARE SPACED WITH AN EQUAL DISTANCE ON EACH SIDE OF THE POST. » WHEN RAILINGS ARE CUT TO ODD SPANS, ALL SPANS GREATER THAN 5' (1.52 M) (EXAMPLE: 8' (2.44 M) SPAN CUT INTO ONE 5' (1.52 M) SPAN AND ONE 3' (0.91 M) SPAN) WOULD REQUIRE FOOT BLOCK UNDER 5' (1.52 M) SPAN SINCE SMALLER FIXED BALUSTER IS NO LONGER CENTERED.

Bottom rail

1/4" (0.6 cm)

2. C ut each end of bottom rail 1/4" (0.6 cm) shorter than mark on each end to allow for fit into bottom rail brackets.

Bottom rail

How to Measure and Cut Bottom and Top Railings (When Required)

3/4" (1.9 cm)

3. S lide rail insert out and cut 3/4" (19 mm) FROM EACH SIDE of insert, then slide back inside rail and center.

Bottom rail

Center slot for fixed baluster

4. M ark and cut bottom rail cover the same length as bottom rail.

Bottom rail

Top rail

1. P osition bottom and top rails between posts and align with bottom bracket. Align the center baluster slot in both rails with the middle of the span between posts.* This will allow an equal number of baluster holes on each side of center slot. Mark bottom rail and top rail at each end (ensure both rails are centered between posts). * In some cases, due to odd railing spans, the center baluster may need to be offset in one direction to ensure there is enough room at both post locations for balusters to be placed, review this BEFORE cutting any railings to ensure all balusters are equally spaced.

Bottom rail cover

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HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL RAILING POST TO POST/ CONTINUED TREX SIGNATURE

Cutting Top Rail

Attaching Center Baluster to Bottom Rail

Center balluster slot

KEY Mark Cut

KEY

Top rail

Inverted Bottom view

1/4" (0.6 cm)

5. C ut each end of top rail 1/4" (0.6 cm) shorter than mark to allow for fit into top rail brackets.

8. A ttach shorter, center baluster in center slot in bottom rail using two #8 x 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) screws (provided).

Cutting Top Rail Insert and Cover

Attaching Bottom Rail Cover

Top rail

3/4" (1.9 cm)

9. A lign flat cover on one side of bottom rail in slot on side of rail. Then starting from one end of rail snap cover onto opposing slot working down the length of rail. In some cases, GENTLE tapping with a rubber mallet may facilitate fastening.

6. S lide rail insert out and cut 3/4" (1.9 cm) FROM EACH SIDE of insert, then slide back inside rail and center. 7. M ark and cut top rail

Top rail

cover same length as top rail for all top rail configurations.

Top rail cover

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Attaching Foot Block (when required) Required ONLY for All Clear Span Applications over 6' (1.83 m) when shorter fixed baluster is centered, or unsupported spans greater than 5' (1.52 m) (example: 8' (2.44 m) span cut into one 5' (1.52 m) span and one 3' (0.91 m) span would require foot block under 5' (1.52 m) span since shorter fixed baluster is no longer centered). Included with 8' (2.44 m) railing kits.

Installing Lower Rail to Brackets

13. P lace adhesive strips

(provided) into bottom rail brackets, and then place bottom rail into brackets.

NOTE: Make sure surface is clean and dry.

Installing Remaining Balusters into Bottom Rail

10. Temporarily set bottom rail into bottom brackets, and place foot block under center of bottom rail. Mark to provide placement location of base. Remove bottom rail.

14. P lace remaining balusters into holes in lower rail by snapping fully into place. In some cases, GENTLE tapping with a rubber mallet may facilitate fastening.

Attach Upper Railings

11. P lace base (smaller side facing down) on decking surface. Pre-drill using a 3/16" bit. Attach base of foot block using one screw at an angle through base and into decking.

12. A fter attached, use a rubber mallet along with scrap piece of

wood to tap foot block until it locks into place.

15. W orking from one end of upper rail, snap balusters into upper rail working down length of rail. Fasten center baluster into center slot using two #8 x 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) screws (provided).

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16. Using a 7/64" (0.28 cm)

drill bit, pre-drill at marked location for attachment of railing to bracket. Attach upper rail to each bracket by installing screws diagonally through upper rail into bracket using two self-tapping screws each side (provided) .

Post sleeve

® Trex Signature ™ post

7/64" (.28 cm)

20. .Attach post caps to Trex Signature posts. (Use of rubber m. allet may be required for secure attachment.) 21. A ttach post caps to post sleeves using external grade PVC construction adhesive (apply adhesive on the inside self-centering/corner tabs).

NOTE: Pre-drilling is required.

17. A ttach “crowned” upper rail cover to upper rail by aligning cover on one side of rail. Then starting from one end of rail, snap cover onto opposing slot working down length of rail. GENTLE tapping with a rubber mallet may facilitate fastening.

Attachment of Bracket Covers, Skirts, and Caps

Trex Signature ™ post ®

18. A ttach corresponding bracket covers over opening in upper and bottom rails. 19. A ttach provided post skirt to bottom of posts when using Trex Signature posts.

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HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL RAILING POST TO CROSSOVER POST TREX SIGNATURE NOTES: » TREX SIGNATURE RAILINGS ARE DESIGNED TO BE ATTACHED WITH POSTS Cutting Bottom Rail and Bottom Rail Cover ONLY

INSTALLED AT A CLEAR SPAN OF 6' (1.83 M) OR 8' (2.44 M). » IF INSTALLING AT EXACT SPAN LENGTHS OF 6' (1.83 M) OR 8'

KEY Mark Cut

KEY

(2.44 M), AND USING POST-TO-CROSSOVER POST CONFIGURATION, THE BOTTOM RAIL WILL NOT NEED TO BE CUT, BUT THE TOP RAIL WILL NEED TO BE MEASURED (MAKING SURE BALUSTERS LINE UP VERTICALLY) AND CUT. » AT ALL FINAL END POST CONFIGURATIONS, TOP RAIL WILL NEED TO BE MEASURED (MAKING SURE BALUSTERS LINE UP VERTICALLY) AND CUT. » FOR ODD SPAN LENGTHS, BOTH TOP RAIL AND BOTTOM RAIL WILL NEED TO BE MEASURED (MAKING SURE BALUSTERS LINE UP VERTICALLY) AND CUT. ENSURE THAT BALUSTERS ARE SPACED WITH AN EQUAL DISTANCE ON EACH SIDE OF THE POST. » WHEN RAILINGS ARE CUT TO ODD SPANS, ALL SPANS GREATER THAN 5' (1.52 M) (EXAMPLE: 8' (2.44 M) SPAN CUT INTO ONE 5' (1.52 M) SPAN AND ONE 3' (0.91 M) SPAN) WOULD REQUIRE FOOT BLOCK UNDER 5' (1.52 M) SPAN SINCE SMALLER FIXED BALUSTER IS NO LONGER CENTERED.

Bottom rail

1/4" (0.6 cm)

2. C ut each end of bottom rail 1/4" (0.6 cm) shorter than mark on each end to allow for fit into bottom rail brackets.

Bottom rail

How to Measure, Mark and Cut Bottom and Top Railings (When Required)

3/4" (1.9 cm)

Bottom rail

3. S lide rail insert out and cut 3/4" (1.9 cm) FROM EACH SIDE of insert, then slide back inside rail and center.

Center slot for fixed baluster

4. M ark and cut bottom rail cover the same length as bottom rail.

Top rail

Bottom rail

Important: DO NOT cut top rail the same length as bottom rail.

1. P osition bottom and top rails between posts and align with bottom bracket. Align the center baluster slot in both rails with the middle of the span between posts.* This will allow an equal number of baluster holes on each side of center slot. Mark bottom rail and top rail at each end (ensure both rails are centered between posts). * In some cases, due to odd railing spans, the center baluster may need to be offset in one direction to ensure there is enough room at both post locations for balusters to be placed. Review this BEFORE cutting any railings to ensure all balusters are equally spaced.

Bottom rail cover

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Cutting Top Rail

Attaching Center Baluster to Bottom Rail

Center balluster slot

KEY Mark Cut

KEY

Inverted Bottom view

Top rail

1/4" (0.6 cm)

3/4" (1.9 cm)

5. Top rail must be cut differently on each side of the rail. Railing side that attaches to standard post should be cut 1/4" (0.6 cm) shorter than the mark to allow for fit into top rail bracket. Railing side that attaches to the crossover post should be cut 3/4" (1.9 cm) LONGER than the mark to allow for fit into the .crossover post bracket.

8. A ttach shorter, center baluster in center slot in bottom rail using two #8 x 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) screws (provided).

Attaching Bottom Rail Cover

Cutting Top Rail Insert and Cover

Top rail

9. A lign flat cover on one side of bottom rail in slot on side of rail. If using tabbed brackets, the bottom rail cover will also have to be centered on bottom rail to allow for fit into tabbed bracket. Then starting from one end of rail snap cover onto opposing slot working down the length of rail. In some cases, GENTLE tapping with a rubber mallet may facilitate fastening.

3/4" (1.9 cm)

6. S lide rail insert out and cut 3/4" (1.9 cm) FROM EACH SIDE of insert, then slide back inside rail and center.

10. Attaching Foot Block (when required) See instructions on page 7.

7. M ark and cut top rail cover same length as top rail for all top rail configurations.

Top rail

Top rail cover

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HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL RAILING POST TO CROSSOVER POST/ CONTINUED TREX SIGNATURE

Installing Lower Rail to Brackets

14. A t post location, using a 7/64" (0.28 cm) drill bit, pre-drill at marked location for attachment

11. P lace adhesive strips (provided) into bottom rail brackets, and then place bottom rail into brackets (proceed to step 12).

of railing to bracket. Attach fasten upper rail to each bracket by installing screws diagonally through upper rail into bracket using two self-tapping screws each side (provided) . 1 7/64" (.28 cm)

NOTE: Make sure surface is clean and dry.

Installing Remaining Balusters into Bottom Rail

NOTE: Pre-drilling is required.

15. At crossover post location, using a 7/64" (0.28 cm) drill bit, pre-drill at marked location for attachment of

railing to crossover post bracket. Attach fasten upper rail to crossover post bracket by installing screws diagonally through upper rail into post using two self-tapping screws each side (provided) . 1 7/64" (.28 cm)

12. P lace remaining balusters into holes in lower rail by snapping fully into place. In some cases, GENTLE tapping with a rubber mallet may facilitate fastening.

NOTE: Pre-drilling is required.

Attach Upper Railings

16. A ttach “crowned” upper rail cover to upper rail by aligning cover on one side of rail. Then starting from one end of rail, snap cover onto opposing slot working down length of rail. In some cases, GENTLE tapping with a rubber mallet may facilitate fastening.

13. W orking from one end of upper rail, snap balusters into upper rail working down length of rail. Fasten center baluster into center slot using two #8 x 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) screws (provided).

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Attachment of Bracket Covers, Skirts, and Caps

21. F or crossover post

configuration, attach crossover post cap to crossover post.

18 Trex

Signature post

17. A ttach corresponding bracket covers over opening in upper and bottom rails. 18. A ttach provided post skirt to bottom of posts when using Trex Signature posts.

Post sleeve

Trex Signature post

19. Attach post caps to Trex Signature posts. (Use of rubber .mallet may be required for secure attachment). 20.Attach post caps to post sleeves using external grade PVC construction adhesive (apply adhesive on the inside self-centering corner tabs).

HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL RAILING CROSSOVER POST TO CROSSOVER POST– TREX SIGNATURE STANDARD NOTES: » TREX SIGNATURE RAILINGS ARE DESIGNED TO BE ATTACHED WITH POSTS

INSTALLED AT A CLEAR SPAN OF 6' (1.83 M) OR 8' (2.44 M). » IF INSTALLING AT EXACT SPAN LENGTHS OF 6' (1.83 M) OR 8'

(2.44 M), AND USING POST-TO-CROSSOVER POST CONFIGURATION, THE BOTTOM RAIL WILL NOT NEED TO BE CUT, BUT THE TOP RAIL WILL NEED TO BE MEASURED (MAKING SURE BALUSTERS LINE UP VERTICALLY) AND CUT. » FOR ODD SPAN LENGTHS, BOTH TOP RAIL AND BOTTOM RAIL WILL NEED TO BE MEASURED (MAKING SURE BALUSTERS LINE UP VERTICALLY) AND CUT. ENSURE THAT BALUSTERS ARE SPACED WITH AN EQUAL DISTANCE ON EACH SIDE OF THE POST. » WHEN RAILINGS ARE CUT TO ODD SPANS, ALL SPANS GREATER THAN 5' (1.52 M) (EXAMPLE: 8' (2.44 M) SPAN CUT INTO ONE 5' (1.52 M) SPAN AND ONE 3' (0.91 M) SPAN) WOULD REQUIRE FOOT BLOCK UNDER 5' (1.52 M) SPAN SINCE SMALLER FIXED BALUSTER IS NO LONGER CENTERED.

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HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL RAILING CROSSOVER POST TO CROSSOVER POST/ CONTINUED – TREX SIGNATURE STANDARD How to Measure, Mark and Cut Bottom and Top Railings (When Required) Important: DO NOT cut top rail the same length as bottom rail. 3

Bottom rail

3/4" (1.9 cm)

Bottom rail

Center slot for fixed baluster

3. S lide rail insert out and cut 3/4" (1.9 cm) FROM EACH SIDE of insert, then slide back inside rail and center.

Top rail

4. M ark and cut bottom rail cover the same length as bottom rail.

1. P osition bottom and top rails between posts and align with bottom bracket. Align the center baluster slot in both rails with the middle of the span between posts.* This will allow an equal number of baluster holes on each side of center slot. Mark bottom rail and top rail at each end (ensure both rails are centered between posts). * In some cases, due to odd railing spans, the center baluster may need to be offset in one direction to ensure there is enough room at both post locations for balusters to be placed. Review this BEFORE cutting any railings to ensure all balusters are equally spaced.

Bottom rail

Bottom rail cover

Cutting Top Rail

KEY Mark Cut

KEY

Cutting Bottom Rail and Bottom Rail Cover ONLY

KEY Mark Cut

KEY

Top rail

Bottom rail

3/4" (1.9 cm)

1/4" (0.6 cm)

5. C ut each end of top rail 3/4" (1.9 cm) LONGER than the mark to allow for fit into the crossover post bracket on each side.

2. C ut each end of bottom rail 1/4" (0.6 cm) shorter than mark on each end to allow for fit into bottom rail brackets.

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HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL RAILING CROSSOVER POST TO CROSSOVER POST/ POST/ CONTINUED – TREX SIGNATURE STANDARD

Cutting Top Rail Insert and Cover

Attaching Bottom Rail Cover

Top rail

3/4" (1.9 cm)

6. S lide rail insert out and cut 3/4" (1.9 cm) FROM EACH SIDE of insert, then slide back inside rail and center.

7. M ark and cut top rail cover same length as top rail for all top rail configurations.

Top rail

10. Attaching Foot Block (when required) See instructions on page 7.

Installing Lower Rail to Brackets 11. P lace adhesive strips

Top rail cover

(provided) into bottom rail brackets, and then place bottom rail into brackets (proceed to step 12).

Attaching Center Baluster to Bottom Rail

Center balluster slot

NOTE: Make sure surface is clean and dry.

Inverted Bottom view

8. A ttach shorter, center baluster in center slot in bottom rail using two #8 x 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) screws (provided).

Installing Remaining Balusters into Bottom Rail 12. P lace remaining balusters into holes in lower rail by snapping fully into place. In some cases, GENTLE tapping with a rubber mallet may facilitate fastening.

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HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL RAILING CROSSOVER POST TO CROSSOVER POST/ CONTINUED – TREX SIGNATURE STANDARD Attach Upper Railings Attachment of Bracket Covers, Skirts, and Caps

Trex Signature post

16. .A ttach corresponding bracket covers over opening in bottom rails. 17. A ttach provided post skirt to bottom of posts when using Trex Signature posts.

13. W orking from one end of upper rail, snap balusters into upper rail working down length of rail. Fasten center baluster into center slot using two #8 x 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) screws (provided).

18. A ttach crossover post cap to crossover post.

14. A t crossover post locations using a 7/64" (0.28 cm) drill bit, predrill at marked location for attachment of railing to crossover post

bracket. Attach fasten upper rail to crossover post by installing screws diagonally through upper rail into post using two self-tapping screws each side (provided) . 1 7/64" (.28 cm)

NOTE: Pre-drilling is required.

15. A ttach “crowned” upper rail cover to upper rail by aligning cover on one side of rail. Then starting from one end of rail, snap cover onto opposing slot working down length of rail. GENTLE tapping with a rubber mallet may facilitate fastening.

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TREX SIGNATURE ® HORIZONTAL RAILING Installation Instructions

HOW TO INSTALL COCKTAIL RAILING TREX SIGNATURE

3. Installing Horizontal Fixed Brackets See instructions on page 4.

4. Installing Horizontal Swivel Brackets See instructions on page 18.

5. Cutting Railings for Horizontal Fixed Brackets See instructions on page 5.

6. Cutting Railings for Horizontal Swivel Brackets See instructions on page 19.

Important: ONLY for use with pressure treated 4 x 4 post (3.5" nominal square) and 4" x 4" (102 mm x 102 mm) post sleeve. Trex Signature posts, Trex post mounts or joist mount posts cannot be used with Trex Signature Cocktail railing. Cutting post and post sleeve ONLY apply to the Cocktail style railing. Installing Pressure treated Posts, Post Sleeves,and Skirts to Use with Trex Signature Railing NOTE: PLEASE REFER TO LOCAL BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO ATTACHING PRESSURE TREATED POSTS.

7. Attaching Center Baluster to Bottom Rail See instructions on page 6.

8. Attaching Foot Block (when required) See instructions on page 7 .

9. Attaching Bottom Rail Cover and Bottom Rail to Brackets See instructions on page 7.

10. Installing Remaining Balusters into .Bottom Rail See instructions on page 7.

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. 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.

11. Attaching Top Rail and Top Rail Cover See instructions on page 7.

NOTE: Top Bracket Covers are not attached in this configuration.

Attaching Deck Board to Top Rail 12. 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 board end).

NOTE: Shims can be used to plumb post sleeves.

Cutting Post and Post Sleeve 2. M ark and cut post and post sleeve measuring from deck surface: » 36-1/32" (915 mm)for 36" (914 mm height. » 4 2-1/32" (1068 mm) for 42" (1067 mm) height.

36-1/32" (915 mm) or 42-1/32" (1068 mm)

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HOW TO INSTALL COCKTAIL RAILING/ CONTINUED TREX SIGNATURE

13. S ecure boards to top

14. 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).

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.

End View

15. Attachment of Bottom Bracket Covers and Skirts See instructions on page 8.

NOTE: Predrilling before at- tachment is recommended.

HOW TO INSTALL SIGNATURE TRADITIONAL RAILING TREX SIGNATURE

6. Attaching Center Baluster to Bottom Rail See instructions on page 6. 7. Attaching Foot Block (when required) See instructions on page 7 . 8. Attaching Bottom Rail Cover and Bottom Rail to Brackets See instructions on page 7. 9. Installing Remaining Balusters into Bottom Rail See instructions on page 7. 10. Attaching Top Rail and Top Rail Cover See instructions on page 7.

Important: ONLY use with Pressure-treated post, Trex Post Mounts or Trex Joist Mount Post WITH Trex post sleeves. Trex Signature Posts or Joist Mount Posts cannot be used with Trex Signature Traditional railing. 1. Installing Posts, Post Sleeve Skirts and Post Sleeves See instructions on page 16 for pressure treated posts. Refer to detailed Trex Post Mount instructions if using these. Post and Post Sleeves are NOT CUT in this installation. 2. Installing Horizontal Fixed Brackets See instructions on page 4. 3. Installing Horizontal Swivel Brackets See instructions on page 18. 4. Cutting Railings for Horizontal Fixed Brackets See instructions on page 5 5. Cutting Railings for Horizontal Swivel Brackets See instructions on page 19.

NOTE: Top Bracket Covers are not attached in this configuration.

Attaching 2 x 4 to Top Rail

11. Measure between posts and cut 2 x 4 to length.

12. P lace 2 x 4 on Signature top rail.

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HOW TO INSTALL SIGNATURE TRADITIONAL RAILING/ CONTINUED TREX SIGNATURE 13. S ecure 2 x 4 to top rail

INSTALLATION OF HORIZONTAL SWIVEL BRACKETS TREX SIGNATURE STANDARD Attach Swivel Brackets Base Using Trex Signature Posts TIP: Use a clamp to help hold brackets in place while fastening with screws.

using Trex Signature Cocktail Bracket (sold separately). Ensure that there is a bracket at each end of the railing section, then space brackets

1. M easure 1-3/8"

approximately every 24" and attach with 4 screws provided. NOTE: Predrilling before attachment is recommended.

(3.5 cm) from top of post base plate or 1-7/8" (4.8 cm) from decking surface. Mark with light line.

2-1/2" Post

1-3/8" (3.5 cm)

14. 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

2. C enter lower bracket on post above the marked line and attach using four self-tapping screws (provided) .

facing decking). If using a Trex Post Mount or Joist Mount Post with Trex post

sleeves, It is not a requirement to toenail the 2x4 into the post, however if this is done predrill a hole and use a 304SS screw (not provided), that will penetrate through the aluminum sleeve.

3. M easure up 32-5/16" (82.0 cm) for 36" (91.4 cm) tall railing or 38-5/16" (97.3 cm) for 42" (106.7 cm) tall railing from top of lower rail bracket. Mark with a light line.

15. Attachment of Bottom Rail Bracket Covers and Caps See instructions on page 8.

32-5/16" (82.0 cm) or 38-5/16" (97.3 cm)

4. C enter upper bracket on post below

marked line and attach using four self-tapping screws (provided) .

NOTE: Upper bracket is not required on

crossover post configuration.

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INSTALLATION OF HORIZONTAL SWIVEL BRACKETS/ CONTINUED TREX SIGNATURE STANDARD Attach Swivel Brackets Using Pressure-treated Posts and Post Sleeves TIP: Use a clamp to help hold brackets in place while fastening with screws.

» WHEN USING TREX SIGNATURE HORIZONTAL SWIVEL BRACKETS, BOTH BOTTOM AND TOP RAILS WILL NEED TO BE MEASURED AND CUT TO APPROPRIATE LENGTHS. » H ORIZONTAL SWIVEL BRACKETS CAN BE USED UP TO A 50° ANGLE FOR TREX SIGNATURE RAILINGS. » W HEN USING HORIZONTAL SWIVEL BRACKETS VERY IMPORTANT TO LAY OUT LOCATION AND ORIENTATION OF POSTS AND SWIVEL BRACKETS BEFORE INSTALLING SWIVEL BRACKETS. » W HEN RAILINGS ARE CUT TO ODD SPANS, ALL SPANS GREATER THAN 5' (1.52 M) (EXAMPLE: 8' (2.44 M) SPAN CUT INTO ONE 5' (1.52 M) SPAN AND ONE 3' (0.91 M) SPAN) WOULD REQUIRE FOOT BLOCK UNDER 5' (1.52 M) SPAN SINCE SMALLER FIXED BALUSTER IS NO LONGER CENTERED. How to Measure and Cut Bottom and Top Railings INSTALLATION OF HORIZONTAL SWIVEL RAILING TREX SIGNATURE STANDARD

1. M easure 1-7/8" (4.8 cm) up from deck surface to bottom of bracket. Slide skirt up to allow for

1-7/8" (4.8 cm)

proper measurement, then push skirt back

down onto surface of decking BEFORE ATTACHING BRACKET. Mark with light line.

2. C enter lower bracket on post above the marked line and attach using four 2" (5.1 cm) wood screws (provided) .

Center slot for fixed baluster

1. W ith brackets in correct swivel location, measure distance from inside of bracket to inside of bracket. ENSURE THAT BEFORE CUTTING, BALUSTERS HOLES ON BOTH BOTTOM AND TOP RAIL LINE UP. ALSO MAKE SURE CENTER BALUSTER SLOT IS AS CLOSE TO THE MIDDLE OF THE SPAN AS POSSIBLE. In some cases, due to odd railing spans, the center baluster may need to be offset in one or the other direction to ensure there is enough room at both post locations for balusters to be placed.

3. M easure up 32-5/16" (82.0 cm) for 36" (91.4 cm) tall railing or 38-5/16" (97.3 cm) for 42" (106.7 cm) tall railing from top of lower rail bracket. Mark with a light line. 4. C enter upper bracket on post below marked line and attach using four 2" (5.1 cm) wood screws (provided) .

32-5/16" (82.0 cm) or 38-5/16" (97.3 cm)

Cutting Bottom Rail and Bottom Rail Cover

Bottom rail

2. C ut bottom rail to the measurement between the bottom swivel brackets.

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INSTALLATION OF HORIZONTAL SWIVEL RAILING TREX SIGNATURE STANDARD / CONTINUED

Cutting Top Rail Insert and Cover

3/4" (1.9 cm)

Bottom rail

Top rail

3/4" (1.9 cm)

3. S lide rail insert out and cut 3/4" (1.9 cm) FROM EACH SIDE of insert, then slide back inside rail and center.

6. S lide rail insert out and cut 3/4" (1.9 cm) FROM EACH SIDE of insert, then slide back inside rail and center.

4. M ark and cut bottom rail cover the same size as bottom rail.

7. M ark and cut top rail cover same length as top rail for all top rail configurations.

Top rail

Cutting Top Rail Option 1: For Post-to Post Configuration

KEY Mark Cut

KEY

Top rail cover

1/4" (0.6 cm)

8. Attaching Center Baluster to Bottom Rail See instructions on page 6—Post-to-Post or 10—Post-to- Crossover Post.

Top rail

9. Attaching Foot Block (when required) See instructions on page 7.

5a. Cut top rail to the measurement between the top swivel brackets. For standard post-to-standard post configurations this would be same dimensions as that of the bottom rail.

10. Attaching Bottom Rail Cover and Bottom Rail to Brackets See instructions on page 7 Post-to-Post or page 11 Post-to- Crossover Post. 11. Installing Remaining Balusters into Bottom Rail See instructions on page 7 Post-to-Post or 11 Post-to- Crossover Post. 12. Attach Upper Railings S ee instructions on page 7 Post-to-Post or page 11 Post-to- Crossover Post. 13. Attachment of Bracket Covers, Skirts, and Caps See instructions on page 8 Post-to-Post or page 11 Post-to- Crossover Post.

Cutting Top Rail Option 2: For Post-to-Crossover Post Configuration

Standard post

Crossover post

5b. When going from standard-post to crossover post, measurement must be taken from inside of top horizontal swivel bracket to inside lip of crossover bracket (which is attached to top of crossover post).

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BRACKET HARDWARE – STAIR APPLICATIONS (INCLUDING STAIR SWIVEL BRACKETS, STAIR CROSSOVER BRACKET, AND COMPOUND SWIVEL BRACKETS) TREX SIGNATURE

FIXED BRACKET – STAIR HARDWARE

AA. B ottom Stair Bracket and Cover – Lower Rail BB. Top Stair Bracket and Cover – Lower Rail CC. Fastener Pack DD. Bottom Stair Bracket and Cover – Upper Rail EE. Top Stair Bracket and Cover – Upper Rail

SWIVEL BRACKET – STAIR HARDWARE

FF. Swivel Top Rail Bracket and Cover – Stair GG. Swivel Bottom Rail Bracket and Cover – Stair HH. Fastener Covers II. Fastener Pack

COMPOUND SWIVEL BRACKET – STAIR HARDWARE

JJ. Compound Swivel Top Rail Bracket and Cover – Stair KK. Compound Swivel Bottom Rail Bracket and Cover – Stair LL. Fastener Covers MM. Fastener Pack

SWIVEL CROSSOVER BRACKET KIT – STAIR HARDWARE

NN. Swivel Crossover Bracket – Stair OO. Post-to-Bracket Fasteners

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TREX SIGNATURE ® STAIR RAILING Installation Instructions

HOW TO INSTALL STAIR POSTS AND STAIR RAILING TREX SIGNATURE

Installing Standard Trex Signature Stair Posts, Trex Signature Stair Crossover Posts, or Pressure-treated Post, Post Sleeves and Skirts 1. Make sure 53 " (135.6 cm) posts are used for all stair posts.

IMPORTANT NOTES: » FOR A 6' OR 8' STAIR RAIL, POST TO POST SPAN WILL BE LESS THAN 6' OR 8'. PRIOR TO INSTALLING STAIR POSTS CALCULATE POST TO POST SPAN USING A MAXIMUM STAIR RAIL LENGTH REQUIRED AND THE ANGLE (32°-37°) AT WHICH THE STAIR RAILS WILL BE INSTALLED. DO NOT INSTALL STAIR POSTS AT 6' OR 8' SPAN, AS STAIR RAILINGS WILL THEN BE TOO SHORT. » TREX SIGNATURE POSTS CANNOT BE USED WITH TREX SIGNATURE TRADITIONAL OR TREX SIGNATURE COCKTAIL STAIR DESIGNS, ONLY PRESSURE-TREATED POST/POST SLEEVES CAN BE USED. REFER TO DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION. » All Trex Signature stair installations require the use of 53" (134.6 CM) stair post, measured and cut to appropriate length if required. » If crossover stair post is required, use stair post (again cut to appropriate length if required) and use swivel crossover bracket. » Trex Signature Stair fixed brackets are designed to work only with stair slopes of 32°-37°. » For smaller (less than 32°) or larger angles (greater than 37°), use the Trex Signature Stair Swivel brackets. » Trex Signature Compound swivel stair brackets are designed for flared stair designs. » At all final end post configurations, top stair rail will need to be measured (making sure balusters line up vertically) and cut. » For odd span lengths, both bottom and top stair rails will need to be measured (making sure balusters line up vertically) and cut. Also, ensure that balusters are spaced with equal distance on each side of the post. » Rails that do not require cutting must be oriented in the correct direction to ensure balusters are spaced properly when installed in brackets. On both bottom and top stair railings, .baluster hole closest to the end of each stair rail is to be installed at the top of the stair section. Ensure that both bottom and top rails are correct and balusters line up vertically before INSTALLING. » Foot Blocks for stairs are sold separately and recommended for use in Signature Cocktail and Signature Traditional applications.

2. If Trex Signature stair posts are used, install at nose of stair tread directly under required

blocking. See Trex Signature horizontal post instructions.

Installing Pressure-Treated Posts » P LEASE REFER TO LOCAL BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO ATTACHING PRESSURE TREATED POSTS. » P RESSURE TREATED POSTS MUST BE INSTALLED ON INSIDE OF STAIR STRINGER AND AT NOSE OF STAIR TREAD. » P OST TO POST SPAN WILL BE LESS THAN 6' OR 8'. PRIOR TO INSTALLING POSTS CALCULATE POST TO POST SPAN USING A MAXIMUM RAIL LENGTH REQUIRED AND THE ANGLE (32°-37°) AT WHICH THE RAILS WILL BE INSTALLED. DO NOT INSTALL STAIR POSTS AT 6' OR 8' SPAN, AS STAIR RAILINGS WILL THEN BE TOO SHORT. » In most cases, a post and post sleeve longer than 39" (991 mm) will be needed on the lower section of stair rail to accommodate stair angle.

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ATTACHING FIXED STAIR BRACKETS AND RAILS TO POSTS AND PRESSURE- TREATED POST AND POST SLEEVES TREX SIGNATURE NOTES: » All Trex Signature fixed stair brackets work ONLY with stair slopes of 32°-37°. How to Measure Bottom Stair Railing (WHEN REQUIRED)

» Illustrations shown are representations when using Trex Signature post, but same rules apply if using pressure-treated posts and post sleeves. » Use a clamp to help hold stair brackets in place while fastening with screws. IMPORTANT NOTE: » BEFORE ATTACHING ANY UPPER BRACKETS MAKE SURE PROPER RAILING HEIGHTS ARE ACHIEVED. RAILING HEIGHTS AND UPPER BRACKET HEIGHTS MAY NEED TO BE ADJUSTED, HOWEVER, DO NOT REDUCE HEIGHTS BASED ON YOUR RAILING CODE REQUIREMENTS. MEASURE CAREFULLY AS DIMENSION HEIGHTS MAY NEED TO BE ADJUSTED!