Installation Guide

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TRADITIONAL RAILING
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TRADITIONAL RAILING
Rails BETWEEN Posts with CONTEMPORARY
Balusters
1. Attaching Posts, Post Sleeve Skirts, and
Post Sleeves
See instructions on page 62 and 64.
Cutting Posts and Lateral Rails to Length
2. Cut posts to length. Measure distance between
i
nside edges of posts and cut two 2" x 4"
(5.1 cm x 10.2 cm) lateral rails to fit. Leave 1/16"
(
0.15 cm) gap at each end for cold weather
expansion.
Installing Baluster Connectors
5. Mark center on top and bottom lateral rails and
a
ttach baluster connectors, 4-1/2" (11.4 cm) on
center.
NOTE: Purchase level baluster connectors separately.
Black 3/4" (1.9 cm) Horizontal Baluster Connectors are
Part number: BK075HCON
Installing Balusters
6. Insert balusters into connectors on bottom lateral
r
ail.
Securing Upper Lateral Rail
7. Position top lateral rail between posts and lower
t
o insert balusters into connectors. Attach both
ends to posts using “L” brackets or equivalent
c
onstruction method. Secure with 2-1/2" (6.4 cm)
composite-approved screws.
Installing Top Rail
8. Measure distance between the posts from center-
t
o-center.
M
ake scarf cuts on each end of
deck board and use two exterior-
a
pproved screws per end to
secure boards to posts with
b
oard centered over posts.
Secure with 2-1/2" (6.4 cm)
c
omposite-approved screws
every 12 inches.
*NOTE: If installing at below 40°F (4°C), leave 1/8"
(0.3 cm) gap in scarf joints between boards.
HOW TO INSTALL RAISED RAILING/CONTINUED
TREX
®
TRADITIONAL/OPTION 3
BALUSTER SIZE AND SPACING OPTIONS
For 36" (91.4 cm) rail height, use Trex 26" (66 cm)
contemporary balusters. Part number: BK3Q26RBK
For 42" (106.7 cm) rail height, use Trex 32" (81.3 cm)
contemporary balusters. Part number: BK3Q32RBK
Measure baluster spacing
Length of rail ______" ÷ 4.5 = ______balusters
» If number is odd, balusters will be centered.
» If number is even, balusters will be offset
2-1 /4" (5.7 cm) from center.
1
1
5
2
4-1/2"
(11.4 cm)
6
3-3/4"
(9.5 cm)
26"
(66 cm)
7
1
2
1
1
8
x2
2
42" Max.
(106.7 cm)
36" Min.
(91.4 cm)
< 40°F (4°C) = 1/8"
(0.3 cm) gap*
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HOW TO INSTALL RAISED STAIR RAILING
TREX
®
TRADITIONAL/OPTION 3
2
2
4
5-1/2"
(14 cm)
3
1
Installing Stair Railing with Contemporary
Balusters
1. Installing Posts for Stair Railing
See instructions on page 64.
Cutting Lateral Rails and Measuring
Baluster Spacing
2. Cut top and bottom rails the distance between
p
osts and determine angle of end cuts and mark
centers. Use equation (above) to determine
n
umber of balusters needed.
Installing Foot Blocks
NOTE: This step is done BEFORE you attach the 2" x 4"
(5.1 cm x 10.2 cm) bottom lateral rail to posts.
2. Option 1: Cut square balusters for foot blocks and
p
lace every 18" (45.7 cm) on lateral bottom rail.
Toenail screws into foot blocks and bottom rail to
se
cure.
Op
tion 2:
Cut round balusters for foot blocks and
p
lace every 18" (45.7 cm). Secure in same method
as balusters on lateral bottom rail and deck surface.
Installing Baluster Connectors
4. Install stair baluster connectors and adaptors to
t
op and bottom rails, 5-1/2" (14 cm) on center.
N
O
TE: Black 3/4” (1.9 cm) stair baluster connectors are
sold separately. Part number BK075SCON
BALUSTER OPTIONS AND CONNECTORS
For 36" (91.4 cm) rail height, use Trex 26" (66 cm)
contemporary balusters. Part number: BK3Q26RBK
For 42" (106.7 cm) rail height, use Trex 32" (81.3 cm)
contemporary balusters. Part number: BK3Q32RBK
Black 3/4" (1.9 cm) stair baluster connectors
Part number: BK075SCON
Measure baluster spacing
Length of rail ______" ÷ 5.5 = ______balusters
» If number is odd, balusters will be centered.
» If number is even, balusters will be offset
2-3/4" (7 cm) from center.
18"
(45.7 cm)
18"
(45.7 cm)
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