HOW TO INSTALL TRADITIONAL RAILING TREX TRANSCEND
9. Place 2 x 4 on universal rail. Attach board to rail with 1-5/8 " (41 mm) pan-head screws (not provided) approximately every 16 " (406 mm) on center.
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10. Pre-drill a pilot hole and toenail 2-1/2"
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(64 mm) composite decking screw (not provided) at each end of 2 x 4 into post on back side of rail (side not facing decking).
1. Installing Pressure-Treated Posts See instructions on page 3.
2. Installing Post Sleeve Skirts and Post Sleeves See instructions on page 3. 3. Installing Railing Support Brackets (RSBs) See instructions on page 3. 4. Cutting Railings and Baluster Spacers See instructions on page 4. 5. Attaching Foot Block to Bottom Rail S ee instructions on page 4.
11. Placing Baluster Spacers See instructions on page 5.
12. Attaching Balusters
See instructions on page 5.
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Optional
6. Attaching Bottom Rail (Universal Rail) See instructions on page 4.
Attaching Inverted Universal Rail as Top Rail 7. Place inverted universal rail onto RSBs. Attach universal rail with three
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self-drilling screws provided (use three outer holes; do not use hole in RSB that is closest to post).
13. Slide baluster spacer up and snap into universal rail.
NOTE: If necessary, cut tips off rail gaskets prior to installation.
14. Attaching Post Caps and Installing Foot Block Attach foot block per detailed instructions.
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8. Measure between posts and cut 2 x 4 to length.
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