Installation Guide

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SIGNATURE RAILING
HOW TO INSTALL PANELS
TREX SIGNATURE
Attach Brackets Using Signature Posts
TIP: Use a clamp to help hold brackets in place while
fastening with screws.
1a. When using 2" (51 mm) post, for both post-to-post
and post-to-crossover post confi gurations, measure
1-1/2" (38 mm) up from top of post base plate (or
1-7/8" [48 mm] from decking surface). Mark with
light line.
1b. When using 2-1/2" (64 mm) post, measure 1-3/8"
(35 mm) from top of post base plate or 1-7/8"
(48 mm) from decking surface. Mark with light line.
2. Center lower bracket on post above the marked line
and attach using two self-tapping screws (provided).
3. Measure up 32-5/8" (829 mm) for 36" (914 mm) tall
railing or 38-5/8" (981 mm) for 42" (1067 mm) tall
railing from top of lower rail bracket. Mark with
a light line.
4. Center upper bracket
on post below marked
line and attach using
(3) self-tapping
screws (provided).
NOTE: Upper bracket is
not required on crossover
post confi guration.
Attach Brackets Using Pressure-Treated Posts
and Post Sleeves
TIP: Use a clamp to help hold brackets in place while
fastening with screws.
5. Measure 1-7/8" (48 mm) up from deck surface
to bottom of bracket. Slide skirt up to allow for
proper measurement, then push skirt back down
onto surface of decking BEFORE ATTACHING
BRACKET. Mark with light line.
6. Center lower bracket on post above the marked
line and attach using two 2" (51 mm) wood screws
(provided).
7. Measure up 32-5/8" (829 mm) for 36" (914 mm)
tall railing or 38-5/8" (981 mm) for 42" (1067 mm)
tall railing from top of lower rail bracket. Mark with
a light line.
8. Center upper bracket on post below marked line
and attach using three 2" (51 mm) wood screws
(provided).
32-5/8"
(829 mm)
or
38-5/8"
(981 mm)
32-5/8"
(829 mm)
or
38-5/8"
(981 mm)
7
1
8
2
1-1/2"
(38 mm)
1-1/2"
(38 mm)
2" Post
(51 mm)
2" Post
(51 mm)
1a
1-3/8"
(35 mm)
1-3/8"
(35 mm)
2-1/2"
Post
(64 mm)
2-1/2"
Post
(64 mm)
1b
1
2
2
32-5/8"
(829 mm)
or
38-5/8"
(981 mm)
32-5/8"
(829 mm)
or
38-5/8"
(981 mm)
3
1
4
2
1-7/8"
(48 mm)
1-7/8"
(48 mm)
5
1
6
2