HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL RAILING POST TO POST/ CONTINUED TREX SIGNATURE
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
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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.
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Installing Remaining Balusters into Bottom Rail
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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.
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Attach Upper Railings
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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.
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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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NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please ensure you have the most up-to-date installation instructions by visiting: trex.com
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