TREX ENHANCE ® STEEL RAILING Horizontal Installation Instructions
NOTES: » TREX ENHANCE STEEL RAILING PANELS ARE DESIGNED TO BE ATTACHED WITH POSTS INSTALLED AT A CLEAR SPAN OF 6’ OR 8’.
» WHEN INSTALLING COCKTAIL OR TRADITIONAL RAILING CONFIGURATIONS, YOU MUST USE TALLER POSTS. FOR 36" RAILING HEIGHTS USE 42" POST, FOR 42" RAILING HEIGHTS USE 53" POST. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL NOT ALLOW POST CAPS TO FIT PROPERLY ON POSTS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE. » WHEN CUTTING ENHANCE STEEL RAILING PANELS, USE A METAL CUTTING BLADE. » DO NOT CUT ENHANCE STEEL RAILING PANELS ON TOP OF DECK SURFACE. METAL FLAKING CAN BE DIFFICULT TO CLEAN. » ALWAYS WEAR APPROPRIATE SAFETY GLASSES WHEN CUTTING METAL. » TREX RECOMMENDS COVERING ANY END CUTS EXPOSING RAW STEEL OR SCRATCHES TO THE RAILING. CLEAN THE SURFACE OF THE RAIL AND APPLY AN APPROVED PAINT FOR EXTERIOR STEEL SURFACES SUCH AS RUST-OLEUM® PRODUCTS MATCHING THE LOW GLOSS FINISH OF YOUR ENHANCE STEEL RAILING.
PARTS
A. Trex Enhance Steel Rail horizontal panel - 6 ’ (actual length 71.5" [181.6 cm]) - 8 ’ (actual length 95.5" [242.6 cm]) B. Trex Enhance Steel Rail upper and lower brackets and bracket covers C. Trex Enhance Steel post* D. Enhance Steel Rail post cap E. Enhance Steel Rail post skirt F. Trex decking G. Trex fascia H. C ode-approved wood joist 2" x 8" (5.1 cm x 20.3 cm) or larger I. C ode-approved wood rim joist 2" x 8" (5.1 cm x 20.3 cm) or larger * If installing cocktail or traditional railing configuration with Enhance Steel Railing: - 36 " (actual length 37.25 " [94.6 cm]) - 42 " (actual length 43.25 " [109.8 cm]) - 53 " (135 cm)
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-For a 36" railing height - use a 42" post. -For a 42" railing height - use a 53" post.
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HOW TO INSTALL ENHANCE STEEL RAIL HORIZONTAL PANEL NOTES: » D O NOT USE IMPACT DRIVER WHEN INSTALLING ENHANCE STEEL RAILING, ONLY USE STANDARD DRILL FOR SCREW ATTACHMENT OF BRACKET TO POSTS AND RAILS. » FIXED UPPER AND LOWER BRACKETS ARE IDENTICAL. » P LAN AHEAD FOR POST PLACEMENT IF PANELS REQUIRE CUTTING TO ENSURE THAT PANELS/BALUSTERS ARE CENTERED BETWEEN POSTS AND THERE IS ENOUGH RAIL CLEARANCE FOR ATTACHMENT TO BRACKETS. » T REX ENHANCE STEEL POSTS CAN BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY WHICH HAVE BRACKETS PREINSTALLED, THUS SKIPPING STEPS 1-4 BELOW.
SKU NUMBER DESCRIPTION BKSTL202043ENPCNR 43" BLACK STEEL ENHANCE CORNER POST BKSTL202043ENPLINE 43" BLACK STEEL ENHANCE LINE POST BKSTL202043ENPEND 43" BLACK STEEL ENHANCE END POST
SKU NUMBER
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BKSTL202037ENPCNR BKSTL202037ENPLINE BKSTL202037ENPEND
37" BLACK STEEL ENHANCE CORNER POST 37" BLACK STEEL ENHANCE LINE POST 37" BLACK STEEL ENHANCE END POST
Attach Brackets to Enhance Steel Posts » IF ATTACHING TREX ENHANCE STEEL RAILING TO PRESSURE-TREATED POST OR PRESSURE-TREATED POST/POST SLEEVES, ATTACH BRACKETS TO POSTS USING #10 X 2.5" HIGH CARBON STEEL COATED BLACK SCREWS (NOT INCLUDED).
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34-3/4" (88.3 cm) or 40-3/4" (101.6 cm)
3" (7.6 cm)
1. M easure 3" (7.6 cm) from top of post base plate. Mark with light line. 2. M easure up from post base plate 34 3/4" (88.3 cm) for 36" (92 cm) rail height or 40 3/4" (101.6 cm) for 42"(107 cm) rail height. Mark with light line. OPTIONAL: Install bottom bracket, then measure up from top surface of bottom bracket 31 3/4" for 36" rail height or 37 3/4" for 42" rail height. Mark location on post. Install top bracket BELOW this mark.
3. C enter lower bracket on post above the marked line and attach using two #12 x 3/4" self-drilling screws (provided) . 4. C enter upper bracket on post above marked line and attach using two #12 x 3/4" self-drilling screws (provided) .
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TREX ENHANCE ® STEEL RAILING Horizontal Installation Instructions
HOW TO INSTALL ENHANCE STEEL RAIL HORIZONTAL PANEL/ CONTINUED How to Measure and Cut Panel Rails (When REQUIRED) Installing Panel to Brackets
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7. Place panel in bottom and top brackets.
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8. A ttach panel rails to
5. P osition panel between posts and ensure there is equal distance on each of the end balusters and posts, as well as allow 1-1/2" on each side of rails to allow for attachment to brackets.
brackets using one #12 x 3/4" self-drilling screw.
Note: Brackets are designed to allow screw on either side, customer may choose based on preference.
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Attachment of Bracket Covers, Skirts, and Caps
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9. G ently spread and then snap corresponding bracket covers over opening in upper and bottom rails.
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10. Attach provided post skirt to bottom of post.
6. U sing a saw with metal blade, cut ends of both bottom and top rails 1/4" shorter on each side to allow for fit into brackets.
11. A ttach post caps to posts (use of rubber mallet may be required for secure attachment).
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TREX ENHANCE ® STEEL RAILING Horizontal Installation Instructions
HOW TO INSTALL ENHANCE STEEL RAIL HORIZONTAL PANEL
» Trex Cocktail Rail brackets (sold separately) are for use with either Traditional or Cocktail designs. For a 6' section, use 4 brackets and screws provided, for 8' section, use 5 brackets and screws provided. » W hen installing Cocktail or Traditional railing configurations, you MUST use taller posts. For 36" railing heights use 42" post, for 42" railing heights use 53" post. Failure to do this will not allow post caps to fit properly on posts due to insufficient clearance. » P osts can be cut to desired heights once Cocktail or Traditional rail heights are established. Ensure to allow enough space for post cap to fit properly.
Cocktail Rail Panel Configuration
Traditional Rail Panel Configuration
1. A ttach panel to brackets as per previous instructions.
1. A ttach panel to brackets as per previous instructions.
Attaching Deck Board to Top Rail
Attaching 2 x 4 to Top Rail
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2. Measure between posts and cut deck board to length. 3. Place deck board onto top rail.
2. Measure between posts and cut 2 x 4 to length. 3. Place 2 x 4 on Signature top rail.
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4. S ecure boards to top rail using Cocktail Bracket (sold separately). Ensure that there is a bracket at each end of the railing section, then space brackets approximately every 24" and attach with 2 screws provided.
4. S ecure 2 x 4 to top rail using Cocktail Bracket (sold separately). Ensure that there is a bracket at each end of the railing section, then space brackets approximately every 24" and attach with 2 screws provided.
NOTE: Predrilling before attachment is recommended.
NOTE: Predrilling before attachment is recommended.
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TREX ENHANCE ® STEEL RAILING Horizontal Installation Instructions
HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL SWIVEL BRACKETS
» HORIZONTAL SWIVEL BRACKETS CAN BE USED UP TO A 45° ANGLE FOR TREX ENHANCE STEEL PANEL RAILINGS. » W HEN USING HORIZONTAL SWIVEL BRACKETS VERY IMPORTANT TO LAY OUT LOCATION AND ORIENTATION OF POSTS AND SWIVEL BRACKETS BEFORE INSTALLING SWIVEL BRACKETS.
Attach Lower Swivel Brackets to Enhance Steel Posts 1. M easure 3 3/16" (8.1 cm)
Installing Upper Swivel Brackets to Enhance Steel Posts
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from top of post base plate. Mark with light line.
3" (7.6 cm)
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2. Center lower bracket on post above the marked line and attach
using two #12 x 3/4 self-drilling screws (provided).
4. P lace panel into lower swivel brackets. Place upper swivel brackets temporarily onto top rail and mark post at underside of bracket location. If necessary use a clamp to hold brackets on top rail.
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5. C enter upper bracket on post above marked line
How to Measure and Cut Bottom and Top Railings (When Required)
and attach using two #12 x 3/4" self-drilling screws (provided) .
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Installing Panel to Brackets 6. Attach panels to brackets as per previous instructions.
7. Attach bracket covers, caps, and skirts as per previous instructions.
3 W ith lower brackets in correct swivel location, measure distance from inside of bracket to inside of bracket. Also allow for 1-1/2" clearance on each side for panel rails to attach to brackets. Cut panel as per previous instructions.
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TREX ENHANCE ® STEEL RAILING PANEL Stair Installation Instructions
NOTES: » F OR A 6' OR 8' STAIR RAIL, POST TO POST SPAN WILL BE LESS THAN 6' OR 8'. PRIOR TO INSTALLING STAIR POSTS CALCULATE POST TO POST SPAN USING A MAXIMUM STAIR RAIL LENGTH REQUIRED AND THE ANGLE AT WHICH THE STAIR RAILS WILL BE INSTALLED. DO NOT INSTALL STAIR POSTS AT 6' OR 8' SPAN, AS STAIR RAILINGS WILL THEN BE TOO SHORT. » F OR STAIR INSTALLATIONS USE A 53" STAIR POST. POST CAN BE CUT TO DESIRED HEIGHT ONCE RAILING HEIGHT IS ESTABLISHED. ENSURE ADEQUATE SPACE FOR POST CAP TO FIT PROPERLY. » WHEN CUTTING ENHANCE STEEL RAILING PANELS, USE A METAL CUTTING BLADE. » D O NOT CUT ENHANCE STEEL RAILING PANELS ON TOP OF DECK SURFACE. METAL FLAKING CAN BE DIFFICULT TO CLEAN. » ALWAYS WEAR APPROPRIATE SAFETY GLASSES WHEN CUTTING METAL. » T REX RECOMMENDS COVERING ANY END CUTS EXPOSING RAW STEEL OR SCRATCHES TO THE RAILING. CLEAN THE SURFACE OF THE RAIL AND APPLY AN APPROVED PAINT FOR EXTERIOR STEEL SURFACES SUCH AS RUST-OLEUM® PRODUCTS MATCHING THE LOW GLOSS FINISH OF YOUR ENHANCE STEEL RAILING.
TOOLS NEEDED
7/64" (2.8 mm)
Attaching Upper and Lower Stair Swivel Brackets » IF ATTACHING TREX ENHANCE STEEL RAILING TO PRESSURE-TREATED POST OR PRESSURE-TREATED POST/POST SLEEVES, ATTACH BRACKETS TO POSTS USING #10 X 2.5" HIGH CARBON STEEL COATED BLACK SCREWS (NOT INCLUDED).
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stair tread directly above required blocking. ALWAYS refer to your local building code official prior to installing any railing system
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to ensure all code and safety requirements are met. Trex cannot be held responsible for improper or non-recommended installations.
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3. L ine up bracket with top and bottom railing. Place a light line on post above swivel base.
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2. U se a 1" deck board as a spacer board and lay this on the stair treads between the posts. Place stair panel on top of the deck board and clamp stair panel to posts. Ensure that balusters are straight and positioned with equal spacing at post locations.
4. C enter stair brackets on posts below the marked line and attach using two #12 x 3/4" self-drilling screws (provided). In some cases it may be difficult to attach the stair bracket on the lower stair post. A 90˚drill or adaptor is recommended to attach screws in this area.
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TREX ENHANCE ® STEEL RAILING PANEL Stair Installation Instructions
HOW TO INSTALL ENHANCE STEEL RAIL HORIZONTAL PANEL/ CONTINUED
Marking and Cutting Stair Panel Rails (when required)
Attaching Stair Panel to Stair Swivel Brackets
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7. A ttach stair panel to swivel brackets using one #12 x 3/4" self-drilling screw (provided) on one side of stair bracket. Note: Brackets are designed to allow screw on either side, customer may choose based on preference.
5. M ark top and bottom rails where they align with the rear wall of the top and bottom brackets.
Attachment of Bracket Covers, Skirts, and Caps
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9. Attach provided post skirt to bottom of post.
6. R emove panel and place on flat surface (note stair panel can be "unracked" if necessary for ease of cutting). Extend marks to side of rails. Brackets are designed to allow for railing to be installed with a standard perpendicular cut. Cut end of rails 1/16" shorter than mark on each side to allow for fit into brackets.
10. A ttach post caps to posts (use of rubber
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mallet may be required for secure attachment).
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