Installation Guide

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TREX
®
SIGNATURE™ RAILING
HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL ROD RAILING/CONTINUED
TREX
®
SIGNATURE™ STANDARD
4. Position bottom and top rails between posts
and align with bottom bracket. Mark bottom rail
and top rail at each end.
Cutting Railings and Covers
5. Cut each end of bottom and top rail 1/4" (0.6 cm)
shorter than mark on each end to allow for fit into
bottom rail brackets.
If installing crossover railing, add 3/4" to each side of
top rail.
If using swivel brackets, measure distance between
brackets and cut railings to this distance.
6. Mark and cut bottom rail cover 1-1/2"
(3.8 cm) shorter than bottom rail.
7. Mark and cut top rail cover same length as top rail
for all top rail configurations.
Locating Vertical Holes on Bottom and Top Rails
8. Place HZ template at end of top and bottom rails.
Pre-drill pilot holes (using a 7/64" bit or small punch)
at locations.
NOTES:
» Template is labeled for the type of bracket used.
» Pilot holes will be drilled out larger in a later step.
» For Compound Swivel Brackets, set the rail in the
bracket and mark 3.75" from the post.
6' Rail Spans or Shorter
9a. Measure the distance between the vertical end holes
on both top and bottom rails. Mark the center.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT mark the line across the entire
width of the bottom rail, as it will be visible after install.
Maximum recommended line width is 1".
NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.
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1/4"
(0.6 cm)
1/4"
(0.6 cm)
1/4"
(0.6 cm)
1/4"
(0.6 cm)
KEY
Mark
Cut
KEY
Bottom rail
4
Top rail
Bottom rail
1-1/2"
(3.8 cm)
1-1/2"
(3.8 cm)
6
Bottom rail
Bottom
rail cover
7
8
1
2
9a