Installation Guide

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TRANSCEND RAILING
2" x 4"
(5.1 cm x 10.2 cm)
HOW TO INSTALL BIRD'S MOUTH RAILING/CONTINUED
TREX TRANSCEND
®
Using Miter Box Saw to Cut Rails
1. Place 2" x 4" (5.1 cm x 10.2 cm) on edge behind
t
he rail to allow for complete cut.
2. Angle blade to 45°.
3. Set stop on saw so blade travels half the depth of
r
ails. Several test cuts can be made on scrap
material to accurately set the stop.
4.
“
V” cut both sides of the rail.
NOTE: Transcend's top and universal rails will require
different stop settings.
HOW TO INSTALL TOP RAIL CAPS
TREX TRANSCEND
®
NOTE: Rail caps are used with Standard Design
Transcend Railing O
NLY.
Measuring and Cutting Top Rail Caps
1. Measure distance between posts and mark rail
caps. Cut caps to size and angle.
NOTE:
» T
o avoid chipping, cut slowly.
» DO NOT use gaskets on top rail ends.
Apply Adhesive to Top Rails
2. Apply heavy-duty construction adhesive to top rails
i
n two profile lines on top and sides of rails.
Securing Top Rail Caps
3. Seat rail caps firmly over top rails and adhesive.
Clean off any excess adhesive on caps and top rails.
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RAILING
45
TRANSCEND RAILING
HOW TO INSTALL STAIR RAILING
TREX TRANSCEND
®
Read all instructions BEFORE installation.
NOTE: Transcend stair kits and gaskets work ONLY
W
IT
H STA
IR S
LOPES OF 32°-37°.
Installing Posts,
Post Sleeve Skirts,
and Post Sleeves
for Stair Rails
1. Install posts, post
s
leeve skirts, and post
sleeves according to
s
tandard Transcend
railing instructions.
S
ee page 37.
» In most cases, a post and post sleeve longer
t
han 39" (99.1 cm) will be needed on the lower
section of stair rail to accommodate stair angle.
» M
ake sure top and bottom posts for stairs are
installed at nose of each tread.
Measuring and Cutting Railings
2. Set railing along the nose of the stair treads and
mark line at each intersection. Cut rails on marks.
N
O
TE: If using railing gaskets, subtract 1/16” (0.15 cm)
maximum, from each end and cut.
Positioning RSBs on BOTTOM Post
3. Position bottom rail between posts and slide
TrexExpress
™
Railing Assembly template into
position with bottom rail outline on template
aligned with end of bottom rail. Allow a minimum
clearance of 1" (2.5 cm) from stair tread. Secure
template with rubber bands. Remove rail.
Attaching RSBs to BOTTOM Post
4. Attach upper and lower RSBs to bottom post,
flat side UP, with wood screws provided. Remove
template and place a second RSB, turned upside
down, and interlock on each bracket.
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