Installation Guide
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SIGNATURE RAILING
NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.
POST 
SLEEVES 
WILL 
NEED TO 
BE CUT
TREX SIGNATURE 
RAILING CONFIGURATIONS
Cutting posts/post sleeves is NOT required. 
A.  Signature post, pressure-treated post or Trex Post Mounts* with Trex Transcend post 
sleeves, or Trex Joist Mount Posts*.
B. Signature top rail
C. Signature bottom rail
D. Signature balusters
See page 78 for “How to Install Standard Railing”.
*NOTE: See specifi c installation instructions for attachment of Trex post mounts or Trex 
Joist Mount Posts prior to installing any railing.
Cutting posts/post sleeves is NOT required. 
A. Pressure-Treated post with Trex Transcend post sleeve
  NOTE:  »    Only for use with 4" x 4" (102 mm x 102 mm) or 6" x 6" (152 mm x 152 mm) 
post sleeve
     »    Trex Signature Posts, Trex Post Mounts or Joist Mount Posts cannot be 
used with Signature Traditional design
B. 2" x 4" (51 mm x 102 mm) lateral top rail
C. Signature top rail
D. Signature bottom rail
E. Signature balusters
F.  Signature Cocktail Rail Bracket**
See page 88 for “How to Install Signature Traditional Railing”.
Post sleeves WILL NEED TO BE CUT. 
A. Pressure-treated post with Trex Transcend post sleeve
NOTE:  »    Only for use with 4" x 4" (102 mm x 102 mm) post sleeve.
    »  Trex Signature Posts, Trex Post Mounts or Joist Mount 
Posts cannot be used with Signature® Cocktail design. 
B. Deck board top rail. NOTE: Contour and Escapes cannot be used.
C. Signature top rail
D. Signature bottom rail
E. Signature balusters
F.  Signature Cocktail Rail Bracket**
See page 87 for “How to Install Signature Cocktail Railing”.
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B
C
D
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B
D
C
E
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B
D
C
E
F
Standard
Cocktail
Traditional
** Signature Cocktail Rail brackets (sold separately) are for use with either Signature Traditional or Signature Cocktail designs. For a 6' section, use 4 
brackets and screws provided, for 8' section, use 5 brackets and screws provided. 










