Trex Signature horizontal glass railing installation instructions with 8 pages of comprehensive guidelines for professional installation and glass panel sizing.
TREX SIGNATURE ® HORIZONTAL GLASS RAILING Installation Instructions
NOTES: » FOR ORDERING STANDARD OR CUSTOMIZED GLASS PANEL SIZES, GO TO GLASS.TREX.COM. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 1-800 BUY TREX. » TREX SIGNATURE GLASS RAILINGS ARE DESIGNED TO BE ATTACHED WITH POSTS INSTALLED AT A MAXIMUM CLEAR SPAN OF 6' (1.83M). » NOTE: MUST USE TREX DECK MOUNT POST HARDWARE AND METAL PLATE WHEN ATTACHING TREX SIGNATURE POSTS. » NOT RECOMMENDED FOR STAIR APPLICATIONS. » SEE BELOW FOR SPECIFIC GLASS DIMENSIONS. » ALWAYS REFER TO YOUR LOCAL BUILDING CODE OFFICIAL PRIOR TO INSTALLING ANY RAILING SYSTEM TO ENSURE ALL CODE AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ARE MET. TREX® CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPROPER OR NON-RECOMMENDED INSTALLATIONS. » ONE FOOT BLOCK IS REQUIRED FOR ALL GLASS PANEL INSTALLATION, THUS THESE RAILING SPANS MUST BE INSTALLED OVER THE DECKING FRAME OR ON INSIDE OF RIM JOIST. Trex Signature Posts (black only) can also be purchased with brackets installed, eliminating steps 1-4 in instructions. Sku numbers are as follows: SKU NUMBER DESCRIPTION SKU NUMBER DESCRIPTION BKAL252537RCAPCNR2G Signature Post 37" Corner Post BKAL252543RCAPCNR2G Signature Post 43" Corner Post BKAL252537RCAPEND2G Signature Post 37" End Post BKAL252543RCAPEND2G Signature Post 43" End Post BKAL252537RCAPLINE2G Signature Post 37" Inline Post BKAL252543RCAPLINE2G Signature Post 43" Inline Post
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TEMPERED GLASS PANEL DIMENSIONS
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» 36" (914 mm) high rail: 1/4 " x 32-5/16 " x 67 " max.
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(6 mm x 821 mm x 1702 mm)
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» 42" (1067 mm) high rail: 1/4 " x 38-5/16 " x 67 " max.
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(6 mm x 973 mm x 1702 mm) NOTE: IF NOT INSTALLING GLASS AT FULL RAILING SPAN, GLASS MUST BE CUT TO ALLOW FOR 2 1/2" CLEARANCE ON EACH SIDE OF POST (DO NOT EXCEED 4").
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Screws Supplied
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G –Top Head Gasket
F –Bottom Sill Gasket
#10 x 1" Rail to Bracket Screw
#10 x 5/8" Bracket to
Post Screw
NOTE: IMAGE SHOWN HERE IS POST TO POST CONFIGURATION.
A. Trex Signature Glass top rail - 6' (actual length 73.5" [186.7 cm]) B. Trex Signature Glass bottom rail - 6' (actual length 71.5" [181.6 cm]) C. Trex Signature upper rail bracket and cover D. Trex Signature lower rail tabless bracket and cover E. Tempered glass panel* (NOT included in kit) F. Bottom Sill Gasket G. Top Head Gasket H. Trex Signature foot block (REQUIRED FOR ALL TREX SIGNATURE GLASS INSTALLATIONS) I. Trex Signature post skirt or post sleeve skirt* J. Snap-in Channel Filler
K. Trex Signature post - 36" (actual length 37" [94.0 cm]) - 42" (actual length 43" [109.2 cm]) or Trex post sleeve*
- 4x4 post sleeve - 6x6 post sleeve - Trex Aluminum Post Sleeve L. Trex Signature post cap or post sleeve cap* * Both 4x4 (10.2cm x 10.2cm) and 6x6 (15.2cm x 15.2 cm) post sleeves are designed to fit over a 4x4 pressure treated post. Installing Posts REFER TO DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO INSTALL TREX SIGNATURE POSTS OR PRESSURE TREATED POSTS.
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TREX SIGNATURE ® HORIZONTAL GLASS RAILING Installation Instructions
HOW TO INSTALL RAILING BRACKETS
NOTES: » FOR EASE OF INSTALLATION, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO USE THE TREX SIGNATURE RAIL TEMPLATES TO ATTACH BRACKETS TO SIGNATURE POSTS OR 4X4 POST SLEEVES (SOLD SEPARATELY). » DO NOT USE IMPACT DRIVER WHEN INSTALLING SIGNATURE RAILING, ONLY USE STANDARD DRILL FOR SCREW ATTACHMENT OF BRACKET TO POSTS AND RAILS. » SEE OTHER NOTES BELOW DEPENDING ON THE POST/POST SLEEVE THAT IS BEING INSTALLED BEFORE INSTALLATION OF BRACKETS. IMAGES BELOW DO NOT REFLECT SPECIFIC POST/POST SLEEVE APPLICATION. » U SE A CLAMP TO HELP HOLD BRACKETS IN PLACE WHILE FASTENING WITH SCREWS.
HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL FIXED BRACKETS
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1. Measure 1-7/8" (4.8 cm) up from deck surface.* Mark with light line.
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Signature Post, center upper bracket on post above marked line and attach using three self-tapping screws (provided) .
1-7/8" (4.8 cm)
4B. If installing 4x4 post sleeve or Aluminum post sleeve, center upper bracket on post above marked line and attach using three 2" (5.1 cm) wood screws (provided). 4C. If installing 6x6 post sleeve, center upper bracket on post above marked line and attach using three 2-1/2" (6.4 cm) wood screws (not provided). NOTES: • IMPORTANT – If installing a post sleeve with a one-piece skirt, ensure the skirt is installed BEFORE installing lower bracket. • *Optional measurement if installing Signature Post: Measure from top of base plate 1-3/8" (3.5 cm) as well as 34" (86.4 cm) for 36" (92 cm) rail height or 40" (101.6 cm) for 42" (107 cm) rail height.
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2. M easure 34 1/2" (87.6
cm) for 36" (92 cm) rail height or 40 1/2" (102.8 cm) for 42" (107 cm) rail height up from decking surface.* Mark with light line.
34-1/2" (87.6 cm) or 40-1/2" (107 cm)
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3A. If installing Signature Post, center lower bracket on post above the marked line and attach using two self-tapping screws (provided) .
• Upper bracket is not required in Signature crossover post configuration.
3B. If installing 4x4 post sleeve or Aluminum post sleeve, center lower bracket on post above the marked line and attach using two 2" (5.1 cm) wood screws (provided) . 3C. If installing 6x6 post sleeve, center lower bracket on post above the marked line and attach using two 2-1/2" (6.4 cm) wood screws (not provided) .
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HOW TO INSTALL RAILING BRACKETS
HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL SWIVEL BRACKETS
1. M easure 1-7/8" (4.8 cm) up from deck surface.* Mark with light line.
4a. If installing
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Signature Post, center lower bracket on post below the marked line and attach using four self- tapping screws (provided).
1-7/8" (4.8 cm)
4b. If installing 4x4 post sleeve or Aluminum post sleeve, center lower bracket on post below the marked line and attach using four 2" (5.1 cm) wood screws (provided). 4c. If installing 6x6 post sleeve, center lower bracket on post below the marked line and attach using four 2-1/2" (6.4 cm) wood screws (not provided). NOTES: • IMPORTANT - If installing a post sleeve with a one- piece skirt, ensure the skirt is installed BEFORE installing lower bracket.
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2a. If installing Signature Post, center lower bracket on post above the marked line and attach using four self-tapping screws (provided).
2b. If installing 4x4 post sleeve or Aluminum post sleeve, center lower bracket on post above the marked line and attach using four 2" (5.1 cm) wood screws (provided).
2c. If installing 6x6 post sleeve, center lower bracket on post above the marked line and attach using four
• *Optional measurement if installing Signature Post: Measure from top of base plate 1-3/8" (3.5 cm).
2-1/2" (6.4 cm) wood screws (not provided).
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32-5/16" (82.0 cm) or 38-5/16" (97.3 cm)
3. Measure up from top of lower rail bracket 32-5/16"(82.0 cm) for 36" (91.4cm) 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.
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HOW TO INSTALL STANDARD HORIZONTAL GLASS RAILING/ CONTINUED TREX SIGNATURE ®
Attachment of Foot Block (One Foot Block is Required for Any Length Glass Railing Span)
5. P repare a clean, soft, solid work surface area for glass (cardboard, blanket, etc.).
How to Measure and Cut Bottom and Top Rails
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For Full Span Post to Post Applications – only top rail will need to be cut. For Full Span Crossover to Crossover post Applications – no rails have to be cut.
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8. Temporarily place bottom rail into lower bracket. To ensure correct location, place foot block under center of bottom rail. Mark to provide placement location of base.
6. Measure distance between posts (X), and subtract 1/2" for bracket clearance.
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If installing crossover post configurations, adjust top rail length: X + 3/4" if using one crossover post, or X + 1 1/2" if using two crossover posts. If using swivel brackets, measure distance between brackets and cut railings to this distance. In addition, if tabbed bottom swivel brackets are installed the tab must be removed from bottom swivel brackets.
Cutting Railings
9. R emove bottom rail from lower brackets. Place 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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10. A fter attached, use a rubber mallet along with scrap piece of
wood to tap foot block until it locks into place.
7. C ut both bottom and top rails to length as determined above.
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HOW TO INSTALL STANDARD HORIZONTAL GLASS RAILING/ CONTINUED TREX SIGNATURE ®
Installing Bottom Rail
Centering the Glass and Installing into Bottom Rail
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2 1/2" (6.4 cm)
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11. P lace adhesive strips (provided) into bottom rail brackets, and then place bottom rail into brackets.
14. F or full span installation, make a temporary mark on the bottom rail (example: use removable tape) 2-1/2” from each post. This will allow for glass to be centered between posts on bottom rail. For all other spans, make sure glass is centered BEFORE installing into bottom rail. WARNING : DO NOT exceed 4" between glass and post. THIS IS IMPORTANT AS THE GLASS MUST BE CENTERED ON THE BOTTOM RAIL BEFORE INSTALLATION, AS THIS IS VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE IF PLACED INCORRECTLY.
NOTE: Make sure surface is clean and dry.
Cutting Gaskets
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12. C ut both bottom sill gasket and top head gasket to the same length of glass panel.
Installing Bottom Sill Gasket
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15. P ress glass panel (with bottom sill gasket on glass) firmly into the bottom rail.
NOTE: Make sure glass is being secured by hand until final assembly of the top rail.
13. L ay glass on clean soft surface and install the bottom sill gasket onto the bottom edge of the glass panel.
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Installing Top Head Gasket and Top Rail
Attaching Top Rail to Brackets
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16. Install top head gasket onto the top of the glass panel. Note that the gasket may be loose at this stage.
18. A ttach top rail to top bracket using two #10 x 1" self- tapping screws (provided) on each side of bracket.
Installing Snap-in Channel Filler
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17. S tarting at one end and working down, press the top rail firmly onto the top of the glass panel (with top head gasket on glass). Ensure the top rail is centered properly and top rail will seat into brackets when finished.
19.C ut snap-in channel filler to correct length and install into channels of bottom and top rails. Use of a rubber mallet may assist with this step. DO NOT attempt to cut short snap-in pieces with a miter saw. Use an angle grinder or hack saw only.
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HOW TO INSTALL STANDARD HORIZONTAL GLASS RAILING/ CONTINUED TREX SIGNATURE ®
Attachment of Bracket Covers, Skirts, and Caps
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Trex Signature ™ post ®
20. Attach corresponding bracket covers over opening in top and bottom rails. 21. Attach provided post skirt to bottom of posts when using Trex Signature posts.
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Post sleeve
® Trex Signature ™ post
22a. Attach post caps to Trex Signature posts. (Use of rubber .mallet may be required for secure attachment.) 22b. 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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