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!
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Top stair post
Bottom stair post
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1" (2.5 cm)
3 Position bottom stair rail along the nose of the stair treads. Ensure that before cutting, balusters holes are centered in between the posts and also allow for clearance for attachment to brackets. On top stair post location, mark UNDERSIDE of lower rail. On bottom stair post location mark TOPSIDE of lower rail at angled intersection of the bracket.
1. Lay bottom stair rail on steps beside posts. Position bottom rail at least 1" (2.5 cm) above nose of stair tread . Tip: Use a 1" (2.5 cm) deck board as a spacer board and clamp rails to post. Mark where lower brackets are to be attached to both posts. Mark at underside of railing location . Installing Lower Fixed Stair Brackets
KEY Mark Cut
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Bottom stair rail
1/4" (0.6 cm)
2 Bottom stair bracket – bottom rail
1/4" (0.6 cm)
Top stair bracket – bottom rail
4. Cut each end of the bottom stair rail, rail insert, and bottom rail cover 1/4" (0.6 cm) shorter than the mark on each end to allow for fit into bottom stair rail brackets. NOTE: Railing does not need to be cut at angle. Brackets are designed to allow for railing to be installed with standard straight cut.
2. Center lower stair bracket on post above the marked line and attach using two self-tapping screws (provided) . In some cases it may be difficult to attach the stair bracket on the lower stair post. A 90° cordless drill is recommended to attach screws in this area.
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