Trex Signature® Glass Railing Installation Instructions

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. CURVED GLASS INSTALLATION NOTES: » DESIGN AND FABRICATION FOR CURVED GLASS RAILINGS MUST BE HANDLED BETWEEN TREX COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS (TCP) AND THE CONTRACTOR/CUSTOMER. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT TREX.COM OR CALL 1-800-BUY-TREX. » CURVED GLASS RAILING MUST BE INSTALLED USING HORIZONTAL SWIVEL BRACKETS. » FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AS LISTED BELOW (WITH THE USE OF SWIVEL BRACKETS) FOR INSTALLATION OF CURVED GLASS

PARTS

TEMPERED GLASS PANEL DIMENSIONS

» 36" (914 mm) high rail: 1/4 " x 32-5/16 " x 67 " max.

(6 mm x 821 mm x 1702 mm)

» 42" (1067 mm) high rail: 1/4 " x 38-5/16 " x 67 " max.

(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"). Screws Supplied

G –Top Head Gasket

F –Bottom Sill Gasket

#8 x 1-1/4" Rail to Bracket Screw

#10 x 5/8" Bracket to

NOTE: IMAGE SHOWN HERE IS POST TO POST CONFIGURATION.

Post Screw

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*

L. Trex Signature post cap or post sleeve cap* * Item not included in Trex Signature Railing kits. Trex Signature Posts (black only) can also be purchased with brackets installed, eliminating steps 1-4 in instructions below. Sku numbers are as follows: SKU number Description BKAL252537RCAPCNR Signature Post 37" Corner Post BKAL252537RCAPEND Signature Post 37" End Post BKAL252537RCAPLINE Signature Post 37" Inline Post BKAL252543RCAPCNR Signature Post 43" Corner Post BKAL252543RCAPEND Signature Post 43" End Post BKAL252543RCAPLINE Signature Post 43" Inline Post ** 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.

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 4" x 4" post sleeve** - 36" (actual length 40" [102 cm]) - 42" (actual length 46" [117 cm])

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TREX SIGNATURE ® HORIZONTAL GLASS RAILING Installation Instructions

HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL FIXED BRACKETS TREX SIGNATURE ® NOTES: » F OR EASE OF INSTALLATION, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO USE THE TREX SIGNATURE RAIL TEMPLATES TO ATTACH BRACKETS (SOLD SEPARATELY). » T REX SIGNATURE POSTS CAN ALSO BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY WHICH HAVE BRACKETS PREINSTALLED, THUS SKIPPING STEPS 1-4.

Attach Brackets Using Trex Signature Posts TIP: Use a clamp to help hold brackets in place while fastening with screws.

Attach Brackets Using Pressure-Treated Posts and Post Sleeves TIP: Use a clamp to help hold brackets in place while fastening with screws.

1. Measure 1-3/8"

(3.5 cm) from top of post base plate or 1-7/8" (4.8 cm) from decking surface. Mark with light line.

2-1/2" Post

1-3/8" (3.5 cm)

1. Measure 1-7/8"

1-7/8" (4.8 cm)

(4.8 cm) up from deck surface to bottom of bracket. Slide skirt up to allow for proper measurement. Mark with light line.

33-7/16" (84.9 cm) or 39-7/16" (100.2 cm)

33-15/16" (86.2 cm) or 39-15/16" (101.4 cm)

2. M easure up from post base plate 33-7/16" (84.9 cm) for 36" (92 cm) rail height or 39-7/16" (100.2 cm) for 42" (107 cm) rail height. Mark with light line. NOTE: If measuring from decking surface, measure up 33-15/16" (86.2 cm) for 36" (92 cm) rail height or 39-15/16" (101.4 cm) for 42" (107 cm) rail height. 3. C enter lower bracket on post above the marked line and attach using (2) self-tapping screws (provided) . 4. C enter upper bracket

2. M easure up from decking surface 33-15/16" (86.2 cm) for 36" (92 cm) rail height or 39-15/16" (101.4 cm) for 42" (107 cm) rail height. Mark with light line.

NOTE: Push skirt back down onto surface of decking BEFORE ATTACHING BRACKETS.

3. C enter lower bracket on post above the marked line and attach using two 2" (51 mm) wood screws (provided) . 4. C enter upper bracket 4

on post above marked line and attach using (3) self-tapping screws (provided) . NOTE: Upper bracket is not required on crossover post configuration.

on post above marked line and attach using three 2" (51 cm) wood screws (provided) .

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HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL SWIVEL BRACKETS TREX SIGNATURE ®

Attach Swivel Brackets Base Using Trex Signature Posts NOTE: For bottom rail installation, use the Signature Horizonal Bottom Swivel Tabless Bracket

Attach Swivel Brackets Using Pressure-treated Posts and Post Sleeves TIP: Use a clamp to help hold brackets in place while fastening with screws

TIP: Use a clamp to help hold brackets in place while fastening with screws.

1-7/8" (4.8 cm)

1. Measure 1-3/8"

(3.5 cm) from top of post base plate or 1-7/8" (4.8 cm) from decking surface. Mark with light line.

2-1/2" Post

1-3/8" (3.5 cm)

1. M easure 1-7/8" (4.8 cm) up from deck surface to bottom of bracket. Slide skirt up to allow for proper measurement, then push skirt back down onto surface of decking BEFORE ATTACHING BRACKET. Mark with light line. 2. C enter lower bracket on post above the marked line and attach using four 2" (5.1 cm) wood screws (provided) .

32-5/16" (82.0 cm) or 38-5/16" (97.3 cm)

2. C enter lower bracket on post above the marked line and attach using four self-tapping screws (provided) . 3. M easure up 32-5/16" (82.0 cm) for 36" (91.4 cm) 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. 4. Center upper bracket on post below marked line 4

3. M easure up 32-5/16" (82.0 cm) for 36" (91.4 cm) 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. 4. C enter upper bracket on post below marked line and attach using four 2" (5.1 cm) wood screws (provided) .

and attach using four self-tapping screws (provided) .

NOTE: Upper bracket is not required on

crossover post configuration.

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TREX SIGNATURE ® HORIZONTAL GLASS RAILING Installation Instructions

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

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.

X- 1/2

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.

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. Remove 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.

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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Installing Bottom Rail

Centering the Glass and Installing into Bottom Rail

2 1/2" (6.4 cm)

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

12. C ut both bottom sill gasket and top head gasket to the same length of glass panel.

Installing Bottom Sill Gasket

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. Lay 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

16. Install top head gasket onto the top of the glass panel. Note that the gasket may be loose at this stage.

18. Drill two 1/2" holes approximately 1/2" from end of top rail. Repeat this on opposite side of top rail.

IMPORTANT NOTES: » H OLES CANNOT EXTEND PAST

1/2" (1.3 cm)

BRACKET, OTHERWISE BRACKET COVER WILL NOT COVER HOLES.

Bracket Edge

Post

» O NLY DRILL 1/2" HOLES THRU TOP

WALL OF TOP RAIL. DO NOT USE A STEP BIT.

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. U sing 9/64" bit provided, center

into above holes and PREDRILL into top rail bracket at a depth of approximately 1-1/4". Use care to not drill through underside of top bracket.

1-1/4" (3.2 cm)

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Attachment of Bracket Covers, Skirts, and Caps

Trex Signature ™ post ®

22..Attach corresponding bracket covers over opening in top and bottom rails. 23.Attach provided post skirt to bottom of posts when using Trex Signature posts.

20.Install two #8 x 1-1/4" screws provided into top rail and top bracket on each end of top rail.

Installing Snap-in Channel Filler

24b

24a

Post sleeve

® Trex Signature ™ post

24a.Attach post caps to Trex Signature posts. (Use of rubber .mallet may be required for secure attachment.) 24b.Attach post caps to post sleeves using external grade PVC construction adhesive (apply adhesive on the inside self-centering/corner tabs).

21.Cut 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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