Installation Guide

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TRANSCEND RAILING
Cutting Railings
4. Measure between posts and
cut rails to same length.
NOTES:
» If using optional rail
gaskets, subtract 1/16"
(1.6 mm) from each end.
» Attach baluster spacers to
railing before cutting to allow for cleaner cut and less
work.
» When measuring, cut equal lengths from each side of
railing and baluster spacer to ensure equal spacing of
balusters per each railing section.
» In some cases, the gasket can be attached before
tightening railing to RSB.
» If gaskets are tight, use a small fl at head screwdriver
to compress the tabs of the gasket if they are stuck
outside the rail.
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 Transcend®
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
5a. Center foot block in
universal rail channel
and attach per Original
foot block instructions.
DO NOT extend foot
block.
If Attaching New Foot Block
to Bottom Rail
5b. 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).
Attaching Bottom Rail (Universal Rail), Adding Weep
Holes
6a. Lift bottom rail so RSBs are in the channel and attach
with three self-tapping screws provided (use three
outer holes; do not use hole in RSB that is closest to
post). If two hole bracket is included, attach with two
self-tapping holes (provided).
6b. Center and drill 5/16" (8 mm) weep holes through
bottom rail channel to allow for water drainage. Holes
should be placed between fi rst two balusters on each
side and approx. 2' (610 mm) spans along length of rail.
Note: To determine weep hole locations, temporarily
place lower baluster spacer beside lower rail and mark
inside of channel in locations accordingly.
Placing Baluster Spacers and Balusters
7. Cut baluster spacers the same length as rails, equally
spaced so holes line up.
8. Snap baluster spacer into bottom rail. Place inverted
baluster spacer on top of fi rst baluster spacer. Place
balusters in baluster spacer holes.
Attaching Top Rail –
Crown Rail
9. Place crown rail on RSBs
with balusters in rail
channels. Attach top rail
to RSB with three self-
tapping screws provided
(use three outer holes;
do not use hole in RSB
that is closest to post). If
two hole bracket is included, attach with two self-tapping
holes (provided).
HOW TO INSTALL STANDARD RAILING/CONTINUED
TREX TRANSCEND
Original
New
4
1
5a
2
5b
1
1
6a
2
3
Hole
RSB
2
Hole
RSB
2
6b
2’
(.61 m)
8
7
1
9
x2
2
3
Hole
RSB
x2
2
2
Hole
RSB