Installation Guide

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DESIGNER RAILING
Measuring and
Cutting Railings
4. Measure and cut top
a
nd bottom rails to fit
between posts. Leave
1
/16" (0.15 cm) gap at
each end for cold
w
eather expansion.
Assembling Rails with Balusters
5. Place bottom rails on their sides, lip sides facing up.
U
sing TrexExpress
™
Designer Series Railing
A
ssembly Tool, set balusters in designated slots.
NOTE: Using two assembly tools and overlapping these
will allow you to span the entire length of the railing
section for a 6' (1.83 m) span.
I
nsert balusters into top rail’s channels, align
bottom rails parallel to top rails with balusters at
e
qual distance from both ends.
NOTE: If assembly tool is not available, maximum
spacing for balusters is 5" (12.7 cm) on center or 3-5/8"
(9.2 cm) between balusters.
Securing Balusters to Bottom Rail
6. Move TrexExpress
™
Designer Series Railing
A
ssembly Tool to bottom rail and hold balusters in
contact with rail lip. Secure balusters to bottom rail
w
ith 2" (5.1 cm) 16 gauge finishing nails through
underside of bottom rail.
NOTE: For added stability, drill pilot holes and use
#8 - 2" (5.1 cm) screws to secure balusters.
Securing Balusters to Top Rail
7. Slide TrexExpress
™
Designer Series Railing
A
ssembly Tool to top rail and check alignment of
balusters. Secure balusters with 2" (5.1 cm)
1
6 gauge finishing nails through side of rail.
NOTE: For added stability, drill pilot holes and use
#8 - 2" (5.1 cm) screws to secure balusters or nail
thru both sides of the top rail. A
L
WAYS hold nail gun
perpendicular to baluster to be sure the nail drives
securely into baluster.
4
1
1
5
1
1
6
2
HOW TO INSTALL STANDARD RAILING/CONTINUED
TREX DESIGNER SERIES
1
1
1
7
2
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DESIGNER RAILING
HOW TO INSTALL STANDARD RAILING/CONTINUED
DESIGNER STANDARD
2
10
3
1
1
1
9
x2
3
2
Top
Rail
Top
Rail
Bottom
Rail
Bottom
Rail
18"
(45.7 cm)
3-1/2" to 4"
(8.9 cm to 10.2 cm)
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Attaching Foot Blocks
8. Measure distance from deck surface to top of
c
hannel in bottom rail, approximately 3-1/2" - 4"
(8.9 cm - 10.2 cm). Secure foot blocks with
2" (5.1 cm) 16 gauge finishing nails through side
of bottom rail.
NOTE: 2" (5.1 cm) screws can also be used. Pre-drilling
would be required.
NOTE: Foot blocks are required every 18" (45.7 cm) for
Designer Series Railing.
Securing Railings to Posts
9. Place assembled railing section on RSBs on posts
a
nd secure top rail with two 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) screws.
S
ecure bottom rail with screws through top of rail
and into the outermost hole in RSBs.
Bottom rail can also be secured to posts with
1
6 gauge finishing nails, toenailed from bottom of
rail and 1" (2.5 cm) in from the posts.
Finishing Post
10. Posts and post sleeves can be trimmed but this is
n
ot a requirement. Make sure tops of posts are level.
Secure post caps with construction-grade adhesive.
C
lean-up any excess adhesive before drying.