TREX ® SIGNATURE ® HORIZONTAL RAILING Installation Instructions
HOW TO INSTALL TRADITIONAL RAILING/ CONTINUED TREX SIGNATURE
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2. F ollow instruction steps 1-17 on pages 4-7 for Post to post railing installation. NOTE: IF USING SWIVEL BRACKETS REFER TO LAST PAGES FOR PROPER MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES. Attaching 2 x 4 to Top Rail
7. Secure 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.
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NOTE: Predrilling before attachment is recommended.
8. Pre-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). If using a Trex
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3. Measure between posts and cut 2 x 4 to length.
Post Mount or Joist Mount Post with Trex post sleeves, It is not a
4. Place 2 x 4 on Signature top rail.
requirement to toenail the 2x4 into the post, however if this is done predrill a hole and use a 304SS screw (not provided), 9. Attachment of Bottom Rail Bracket Covers, Caps and Skirts See instructions on previous pages.
5. On underside of 2 x 4, mark outline of bracket cover location. 6. Remove 2 x 4 from rail. Using a router bit, forstner bit, or something similar, rout out this area to allow 2 x 4 to fully seat onto top rail.
INSTALLATION OF HORIZONTAL SWIVEL RAILING T REX SIGNATURE STANDARD
» WHEN USING TREX SIGNATURE HORIZONTAL SWIVEL BRACKETS, BOTH BOTTOM AND TOP RAILS WILL NEED TO BE MEASURED AND CUT TO APPROPRIATE LENGTHS. » HORIZONTAL SWIVEL BRACKETS CAN BE USED UP TO A 50° ANGLE FOR TREX SIGNATURE RAILINGS. » WHEN USING HORIZONTAL SWIVEL BRACKETS VERY IMPORTANT TO LAY OUT LOCATION AND ORIENTATION OF POSTS AND SWIVEL BRACKETS BEFORE INSTALLING SWIVEL BRACKETS. » 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.
How to Measure and Cut Bottom and Top Railings 1. With 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.
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Center slot for fixed baluster
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