Installation Guide

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SELECT RAILING
NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.
HOW TO INSTALL TREX SELECT RAILING/CONTINUED
TREX SELECT
Installing Pressure-
Treated Posts
» Select Railing Kits are
designed for posts to
be installed at maximum
of 6' or 8' (1.83 m or
2.44 m) ON CENTER
depending on the length
being used.
(NOTE: Smaller spans are
allowed).
» Attach posts using
1/2" (13 mm) carriage
bolts.
» Minimum joist size is 2" x 8" (51 mm x 203 mm).
» Top bolts must be 1" (25 mm) from tops of joists.
» Bottom bolts must be 5-1/8" (130 mm) from top bolts.
NOTE: Blocking MUST be added for extra strength.
Installing Post Sleeve
Skirts and Post Sleeves
2. Slide post sleeve skirt
over post and down to
rest on decking surface.
Slide post sleeve over
post and position inside
post sleeve skirt.
NOTE: Shims can be used
to plumb post sleeves.
Cutting Railings
3a. Position bottom and top rails between posts,
ensuring baluster holes are lined up and spaced
evenly.
3b. Also allow for a minimum of 1-9/16" (40 mm) on
each end of rail for bracket placement AND baluster
clearance. Mark rails at intersection of rail and post.
3c. Cut each end of both
bottom and top rails
1/4" (6 mm) shorter
than mark on each
end to allow for fi t into
brackets.
NOTE: After cutting, this
still allows enough space
for bracket placement.
IMPORTANT NOTE
REGARDING FOOT BLOCK
INSTALLATION:
» Determine which style
of foot block is included.
Original foot block is a one-piece part that is
adjustable. New foot block is a two-piece part with
turning base mount.
» Also refer to detailed instructions (Trex Select®)
rail instructions) included with foot block prior to
installation of railing section as these include other
required steps for proper installation.
If Attaching Original
Foot Block to Bottom
Rail
4a. Invert the bottom
railing. Center foot
block on the bottom rail
and attach per Original
Foot Block instructions.
If Attaching New Foot
Block to Bottom Rail
4b. Invert the bottom
rail. Center and drill
a hole using a 3/16"
drill bit. This will be
location for foot block
attachment(to be
installed last).
1
5-1/8" (130 mm) min.
2" x 8"
(51 mm x
203 mm)
min.
1" (25 mm) min.
1
2
2
3a
1-9/16"
(40 mm)
3b
3c
1/4"
(6 mm)
Original
New
1
4a
2
1
4b
2