TREX SIGNATURE ® STAIR RAILING Installation Instructions
ATTACHING RAILS IN CROSSOVER POST APPLICATIONS CONTINUED
Attaching Upper Stair Rails
Cutting Top Stair Rail and Rail Insert For Stair Crossover Post-to-Stair Crossover Post Configuration
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KEY Mark Cut
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14. W orking from one end of upper stair rail, snap balusters into upper stair rail working down length of rail. 15a. For stair post-to-post configuration, attach top stair rail to top stair bracket (all types) using two self-tapping screws (provided) on each side of stair bracket.
10. .C ut each end of the top stair rail along with rail insert on the mark line to allow for fit into the crossover post bracket on each side. Cutting Top Stair Rail Cover, and Attachment of Top Stair Rail Cover
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Signature post
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15b. F or stair crossover post configuration, fasten upper stair rail to swivel crossover post bracket by installing screws diagonally through crossover stair bracket into upper rail using two self-tapping screws (provided) on each side. Attachment of Skirts and Caps 16. A ttach provided post skirt to bottom of posts when using Trex Signature posts.
11. Mark and cut top rail cover same length as top rail for all top rail configurations. 12. A ttach “crowned” upper stair rail cover to upper stair rail by aligning cover on one side of rail. Then, starting from one end of stair rail, snap cover onto opposing slot working down length of stair rail. GENTLY tapping with a rubber mallet may facilitate fastening. Installing Balusters into Bottom Stair Rail 13. Place balusters into 13
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Post sleeve
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holes in lower stair rail by snapping fully into place. In some cases, GENTLE tapping with a rubber mallet may facilitate fastening.
17. Attach post caps to Trex Signature posts (use of rubber mallet may be required for secure attachment). 18. Attach post caps to post sleeves using external grade PVC construction adhesive (apply adhesive on the inside self-centering/corner tabs).
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