HOW TO INSTALL TRADITIONAL HORIZONTAL RAILING TREX SELECT ®
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6. Place inverted Select top (orient properly so baluster holes are shown top side up) on 2 x 4. 7. Secure 2 x 4 to Select top rail with 3/4" screw provided approximately every 16" on center. Screws are to be installed inside of the baluster holes into the decking board. NOTES: » DO NOT overtighten. Note that a long drill bit will be required to fit inside the baluster holes. » If installing 8' rail section and using Aluminum Rail Stiffener, predrilling will be required through the stiffener.
1. Installing Pressure-Treated Posts, Post Sleeve Skirts and Post Sleeves See instructions on page 3.
2. Attaching Foot Block to Bottom Railing See instructions on page 3.
3. Cutting Railings
See instructions on page 3.
Cutting 2 x 4
8. Attaching Brackets to Rails See instructions on page 4. 9. Assembling Railing Sections See instructions on page 4. 10. Installing Railing Sections to Posts See instructions on page 4.
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11. Attaching 2x4 to Posts
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P re-drill a pilot hole and toenail 2-1/2" (64 mm) composite screw (not provided) at each end of 2 x 4 into post on back side of rail (side not facing decking).
4. Cut 2 x 4 to same length of the inverted Select top rail.
Attaching 2 x 4 to Select Top Rail 5. Place inverted 2 x 4
(top side face down) on clean, flat surface.
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12. Attaching Post Caps and Installing Foot Block Secure post caps with silicone or PVC adhesive(apply adhesive on the inside self- centering/corner tabs). Attach Foot Block per Foot Block instructions.
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