HOW TO INSTALL SELECT ALUMINUM RAIL HORIZONTAL PANEL – TRADITIONAL RAIL CONFIGURATIONS Attaching 2 x 4 to Top Rail Attaching 2 x 4 to Top Rail
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2. M easure between posts and cut 2 x 4 to length. 3. P lace 2 x 4 on Select top rail.
2. Measure between posts and cut 2 x 4 to length. 3. Place 2 x 4 on top rail.
4. O n underside of 2 x 4, mark outline of bracket cover location.
4. O n underside of 2 x 4, mark outline of bracket cover location.
5. R emove 2 x 4 from rail. Using a router bit, forstner bit, or something similar, rout out this area to allow 2 x 4 to fully seat onto top rail.
5. Remove 2 x 4 from rail. Using a router bit, forstner bit, or something similar, rout out this area to allow 2 x 4 to fully seat onto top rail.
6. S ecure 2 x 4 to top rail using cocktail bracket (sold separately). The cocktail bracket should be installed at ends
6. S ecure 2 x 4 to
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top rail using Trex 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 4 screws provided.
of each rail, covering the underside of the top rail bracket, then space cocktail brackets approximately every 24" and attach with four screws provided.
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NOTE: Predrilling before attachment is recommended.
NOTE: Predrilling before attachment is recommended.
Attachment of Caps 7. See step 10 on page 3.
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7. Pre-drill a pilot hole and toenail 2-1/2" approved screw at each end of 2 x 4 into post on back side of rail (side not facing decking).
Traditional Rail Panel with Pressure treated Post and Post Sleeve Configuration
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8. Attach post caps to post sleeves using external grade PVC construction adhesive (apply
adhesive on the inside self-centering/corner tabs). 2 x 4 to fully seat onto top rail provided.
Post sleeve
1. Follow steps on previous pages for installing brackets, panels, and bracket covers.
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