Installation Guide

38
TRANSCEND RAILING
Attaching Universal Rail and Foot Block
NOTE: Refer to page 47 for detailed instructions on
installing foot blocks.
4a.
M
easure between posts and cut rails to same
length.
NOTE: If using optional rail gaskets, subtract 1/16"
(0.15 cm) from each end.
4b.
C
enter foot block in universal rail channel and
attach. DO NOT extend foot block.
4c.
L
ift bottom rail so RSBs are in the channel and
attach with self-tapping screws (provided).
4d.
T
elescope foot block down and screw through
opposite sides. Place screw plugs.
Placing Baluster Spacers and Balusters
5. Cut baluster spacers the same length as rails,
equally spaced so the holes line up.
6. Snap baluster spacer into bottom rail. Place
i
nverted baluster spacer on top of first baluster
spacer. Place balusters in baluster spacer holes.
Attaching Top Rail
7.
P
lace top rail on RSBs with balusters in rail
channels. Attach top rail to RSB with two self-
t
apping screws (provided).
8. Slide baluster spacer up and snap into top rail.
P
lace optional top rail gaskets on each end of rail.
Attaching Post Caps
9.
S
ecure post caps
with silicone or PVC
a
dhesive.
NOTE: Clean-up any excess
adhesive before drying.
5
6
1
7
x2
2
2
8
Option
2
2
9
3
1
4a
2
4d
2
3
3
1
1
4b
2
HOW TO INSTALL STANDARD RAILING/CONTINUED
TREX TRANSCEND
®
1
1
4c
2
39
TRANSCEND RAILING
HOW TO INSTALL CLASSIC RAILING
TREX TRANSCEND
®
Important: ONLY for use with 4" x 4" (10.2 cm x
10.2 cm) post and post sleeve. Cutting post and post
sleeve ONLY apply to the Classic style railing. Universal
Railing Kit is required.
1.
Installing Pressure-Treated Posts
S
ee instructions on page 37.
Cutting Post and Post
Sleeve
1a. Mark and cut post and
p
ost sleeve measuring
from deck surface:
» 3
6-3/16" (91.9 cm)
for 36" (91.4 cm)
h
eight.
» 42-3/16" (107.2 cm)
f
or 42" (106.7 cm)
height.
2.
Installing Post Sleeve Skirts and
Post Sleeves
See instructions on page 37.
3.
Installing Railing Support Brackets (RSBs)
S
ee instructions on page 37.
4.
Attaching Universal Rail and Foot Block
S
ee instructions on page 38.
5-6.
Placing Baluster Spacers and Balusters
See instructions on page 38.
Attaching the Inverted Universal Rail
7.
P
lace inverted universal rail onto RSBs with
balusters in channel. Attach universal rail
t
o RSBs with two self-tapping screws (provided).
8. Place deck boards (DO NOT use 5" (12.7 cm)
C
ontours or Escapes) over universal rails. Attach
boards on each post with Trex-recommended
c
omposite screws (see page 16) at a diagonal.
Secure boards to universal rails with 2" (5.1 cm)
p
an-head screws (provided) every 16" (40.6 cm)
on center.
9.
S
lide baluster spacers up and snap into universal
rails.
NOTE: If necessary, cut tips off rail
gaskets prior to installation.
10.
U
se scarf cut for posts where
two deck boards meet.
NOTE: If installing in weather below 40°F (4.5°C), leave
1/8" (0.3 cm) gap between deck boards.
36-3/16"
(91.9 cm)
or
42-3/16"
(107.2 cm)
36-3/16"
(91.9 cm)
or
42-3/16"
(107.2 cm)
1a
9
1
1
8
3
2
10
1
7
2
Optional