TREX ® ENHANCE ™ STEEL POSTS Installation Instructions for Pressure-treated Wood Framing
INSTALLING TREX ENHANCE STEEL POSTS ON WOOD FRAMING IMPORTANT NOTES: » EACH POST MUST BE ATTACHED AS SHOWN TO ENSURE A CODE COMPLIANT AND SAFE INSTALLATION. 2
Blocking boards
» 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. » All Trex Enhance Steel stair installations require the use of a 53" (1346 mm) stair post, measured and cut to appropriate length if necessary. TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED » Drill and/or screw gun » 9/16" (14 mm) drill bit for wood » B locking – 2" x 8" (51 mm x 203 mm) pressure-treated Southern Yellow Pine or equivalent » Q ty: 36 (per post) – 3" pressure-treated compatible wood screws REQUIRED HARDWARE PER POST (NOT PROVIDED) » Qty 4 - 1/2-13 x 6" zinc plated steel hex bolt (Grade A307 or equivalent) » Q ty 4 - 1/2" ID, 1-3/8" OD (Minimum), 0.109" Thick (Minimum) galvanized steel flat washer (Grade A307 or equivalent) » Q ty 4 - 1/2"-13 galvanized steel hex nut (Grade 2 or equivalent)
2. Install two 2" x 8" (51 mm x 203 mm) boards as blocking under post location. Securely attach blocking using a total of twenty-four 3" (76 mm) pressure- treated compatible screws (not provided) . NOTE: TO ENSURE THE BLOCKING IS FULLY SECURE, USE THE AMOUNT OF SCREWS indicated ABOVE. TIP: Use two additional screws to "sandwich" blocking boards together for easier attachment to framing.
Line Post Installation
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Installing Posts on Pressure-treated Wood Framing (Corner Post Installation)
Cross bracing frame
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2" x 8" Pressure-treated Cross bracing frame
Cross bracing frame
3. Install two 2" x 8" (51 mm x 203 mm) cross bracing frames in between joists at 7-1/4" (184 mm). Attach a total of twelve 3" (76 mm) pressure-treated compatible screws (not provided) .
1. Install 2 " x 8 " (51 mm x 203 mm) cross bracing frame in between joists at 7-1/4 " (184 mm). Attach a total of twelve 3 " (76 mm) pressure-treated compatible screws (not provided) .
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7. Attach posts using four 1/2" x 6" (13 mm x 152 mm) hex cap bolts, washers, and nuts, along on underside of blocking. (Always ensure to consult local code official for more information on IRC or IBC Compliance).
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Blocking boards
4. Install two 2" x 8" (51 mm x 203 mm) boards as blocking under post location. Securely attach blocking using a total of twenty-four 3" (76 mm) pressure- treated compatible screws (not provided) . NOTE: After all proper blocking has been installed for posts, decking can be installed per manufacturer's instructions.
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5. Using post a template, mark locations of holes. 6. D rill through decking and blocking boards using 9/16" diameter bit (long drill bit will be required).
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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 WITH ENHANCE STEEL POSTS, 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. » IF USING A ONE-PIECE SKIRT ENSURE TO ATTACH THIS BEFORE ATTACHING RAILING. » DO 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. » PLAN 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. » IF ATTACHING TREX ENHANCE STEEL RAILING TO PRESSURE-TREATED POST OR PRESSURE-TREATED POST/POST SLEEVES, ATTACH BRACKETS TO POSTS US- ING #10 X 2.5" HIGH CARBON STEEL COATED BLACK SCREWS (NOT INCLUDED). » IF INSTALLING COCKTAIL RAIL PANEL WITH PRESSURE-TREATED POST AND POST SLEEVE CONFIGURATION, SEE PAGE 5 FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON CUTTING POSTS TO REQUIRED HEIGHTS BEFORE INSTALLING BRACKETS. » TREX ENHANCE STEEL POSTS CAN BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY WHICH HAVE BRACKETS PREINSTALLED, THUS SKIPPING STEPS 1-4 BELOW. SKU NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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DESCRIPTION
BKSTL202043ENPCNR 43" BLACK STEEL ENHANCE CORNER POST BKSTL202043ENPLINE 43" BLACK STEEL ENHANCE LINE POST BKSTL202043ENPEND 43" BLACK STEEL ENHANCE END POST
BKSTL202037ENPCNR BKSTL202037ENPLINE BKSTL202037ENPEND
37" BLACK STEEL ENHANCE CORNER POST 37" BLACK STEEL ENHANCE LINE POST 37" BLACK STEEL ENHANCE END POST
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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* - 36 " (actual length 37.25 " [94.6 cm]) - 42 " (actual length 43.25 " [109.8 cm]) - 53 " (135 cm) or Trex Post Sleeve#
D. Enhance Steel Rail post cap E. Enhance Steel Rail post skirt F. Trex decking G. Trex fascia H. Code-approved wood joist 2 x 8 or larger I. Code-approved wood rim joist 2 x 8 or larger
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- Enhance 4x4 post sleeve - Transcend 4x4 post sleeve - Transcend 6x6 post sleeve
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* If installing cocktail or traditional railing configuration with Enhance Steel Railing: -For a 36" railing height - use a 42" post. -For a 42" railing height - use a 53" post. # Composite post sleeves are designed to fit over 4x4 pressure-treated post. Ensure to use correct post cap and skirt with corresponding post sleeve.
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HOW TO INSTALL ENHANCE STEEL RAIL HORIZONTAL PANEL Attaching Brackets if Using Enhance Steel Posts
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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, th en 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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Attaching Brackets if Using Pressure-Treated Posts with Enhance Composite Post Sleeves
Attaching Brackets if using Pressure-Treated Posts with Transcend 4x4 Post Sleeves
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Install 1-Piece Skirt and Post Sleeve 1. Slide 1-piece skirt down to rest on decking surface. Slide post sleeve
1. Install post sleeve over pressure-treated post.
over post and position inside post sleeve skirt.
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2-1/4" (5.7 cm)
33-1/2" (88.3 cm) or 39-1/2" (101.6 cm)
34-13/16" (88.4 cm) or 40-13/16" (103.6 cm)
3-9/16" (9 cm)
2. Measure up from top of skirt 2 1/4". Mark with light line. 3. Measure up from top of skirt 34" for 36" rail height for 40" for 42" rail height. Mark with light line.
2. Measure up from top of decking surface 3 9/16". Mark with light line. 3. M easure up from top of decking surface 35 5/16" for 36" rail height or 41 5/16" for 42" rail height. Mark with light line.
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4. Center lower bracket on post above the marked line and attach using two #10 x 2.5" high carbon steel coated black screws (not provided). 5. C enter upper bracket on post above marked line and attach using two #10 x 2.5" high carbon steel coated black screws (not provided) .
4. C enter lower bracket on post above the marked line and attach using two #10 x 2.5" high carbon steel coated black screws (not provided) . 5. Center upper bracket on post above marked line and attach using two #10 x 2.5" high carbon steel coated black screws (not provided) .
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6. Snap two piece skirt over post sleeve.
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HOW TO INSTALL ENHANCE STEEL RAIL HORIZONTAL PANEL/ CONTINUED
Attaching Brackets if using Pressure-Treated Posts with Transcend 6x6 Post Sleeves
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Install 1-Piece Skirt and Post Sleeve 1. Slide 1-piece skirt down to rest on decking sur- face. Slide post sleeve over post and position inside post sleeve skirt.
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4. C enter lower bracket on post above the marked line and attach using two #10 x 2.5" high carbon steel coated black screws (not provided) . 5. Center upper bracket on post above marked line and attach using two #10 x 2.5" high carbon steel coated black screws (not provided) .
33-1/4" (84.5 cm) or 39-1/4" (99.7 cm)
2. Measure up from top of skirt 2". Mark with light line. 3. M easure up from top of skirt 33 3/4" for 36" rail height or 39 3/4" for 42" rail height. Mark with light line.
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How to Measure and Cut Panel Rails (When REQUIRED)
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1/4 " (6 mm)
1/4 " (6 mm)
1. 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.
2. 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.
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HOW TO INSTALL ENHANCE STEEL RAIL HORIZONTAL PANEL/ CONTINUED Installing Panel to Brackets Attachment of Bracket Covers, Skirts, and Caps
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5. G ently spread and then snap corresponding bracket covers over opening in upper and bottom rails. 6. Attach provided post skirt to bottom of post.
3. Place panel in bottom and top brackets.
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7. A ttach post caps to posts (use of rubber mallet may be required for secure attachment).
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4. A ttach panel rails to
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.
HOW TO INSTALL ENHANCE STEEL RAIL – COCKTAIL RAIL PANEL CONFIGURATIONS
» 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 with Enhance Steel Posts, 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. » W hen using Enhance Steel Posts, these 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. » When using pressure-treated and post sleeve, post and post sleeve must be cut. » If using a one-piece skirt, ensure to attach this BEFORE attaching railing.
» IF USING PRESSURE-TREATED POSTS WITH POST SLEEVES, PLEASE REFER TO LOCAL BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO ATTACHING PRESSURE- TREATED POSTS. Cocktail Rail Panel with Enhance Steel Posts Configuration
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Cocktail Rail Panel with Pressure-Treated Post and Post Sleeve Configuration
1. Follow steps on previous pages for installing brackets, panels, bracket covers, and skirts.
Attaching Deck Board to Top Rail
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Cutting Post and Post Sleeve 1. Mark and cut post and post sleeve measuring from deck surface: » 36 1/8" (918mm) for 36" (914 mm height.
2. Measure between posts and cut deck board to length. 3. Place deck board onto top rail.
36-1/8" (918 mm) or 42-1/8" (1067 mm)
4. O n underside of deck board, mark outline of bracket cover location.
» 42 1/8" (1067mm) for 42" (1067 mm) height.
5. R emove deck board from rail. Using a router bit, forstner bit, or something similar, rout out this area to allow deck board to fully seat onto top rail.
2. Follow steps on previous pages for installing brackets and panels, and bracket covers.
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6. 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.
NOTE: When installing the upper bracket covers, these will be slightly higher than the post/post sleeve.
Attaching Deck Board to Top Rail 3. Place deck boards ( DO NOT use Enhance deck boards for top rail) over top rails.
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NOTE: Predrilling before attachment is recommended.
Attachment of Caps 7. See step 7 on previous page.
4. O n underside of deck board, mark outline of bracket cover location only.
5. R emove deck board from rail. Using a router bit, forstner bit, or something similar, rout out this area to allow deck board to fully seat onto top rail and post/ post sleeve.
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HOW TO INSTALL ENHANCE STEEL RAIL – COCKTAIL RAIL CONFIGURATIONS/ CONTINUED
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6. Attach boards on each post with Trex-approved composite screws (quantity of 2 per each board end).
8. Use scarf cut for
posts where two deck boards meet.
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7. Secure boards to top rail using Trex Cocktail Bracket (sold separately). Ensure that there is a bracket at each end of the railing section, then space brackets
NOTES: » Leave 1/8" (3 mm) gap between deck boards. » Deck boards can
overhang end of last post maximum 1/2" (13 mm).
approximately every 24" and attach with 4 screws provided.
NOTE: Predrilling before attachment is recommended.
HOW TO INSTALL ENHANCE STEEL RAIL – TRADITIONAL RAIL CONFIGURATIONS/
Traditional Rail Panel with Enhance Steel Posts Configuration
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3. Place 2 x 4 on top rail.
4. On underside of 2 x 4, mark outline of bracket cover location. 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.
1. Follow steps on previous pages for installing brackets, panels, bracket covers, and skirts.
6. Secure 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. Attachment of Caps 7. See step 7 on page 4. 6
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Attaching 2 x 4 to Top Rail 2. Measure between posts and cut 2 x 4 to length.
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Traditional Rail Panel with Pressure-Treated Post and Post Sleeve Configuration
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6. Secure 2 x 4 to
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.
NOTE: Predrilling before attachment is recommended.
1. Follow steps on previous pages for installing brackets, panels, and bracket covers.
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7. Pre-drill a pilot hole
and toenail 2-1/2" (6.4 cm) screw at each end of 2 x 4 into post on back side of rail (side not facing decking).
Attaching 2 x 4 to Top Rail 2. Measure between posts and cut 2 x 4 to length.
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3. Place 2 x 4 on top rail.
4. O n underside of 2 x 4, mark outline of
bracket cover location.
8. Attach post caps to post sleeves using external grade PVC
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construction adhesive (apply adhesive on the inside self-centering/ corner tabs).
Post sleeve
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.
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TREX ENHANCE ® STEEL RAILING Horizontal Installation Instructions
» 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. HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL 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.
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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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1. Install post at nose of
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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8. G ently spread and then snap corresponding bracket covers over opening in upper and bottom rails.
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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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