Installation Guide

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CHANGES FOR 2018 (MID-YEAR) INSTALL GUIDE:

NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.

» Page 25 – Updated Fascia Recommendations page to show more detail

» Page 26 – Updated Framing and Fastening Tips to show that cutting ends of boards is

not mandatory but recommended

» Page 31 – Revised Important Notes to show that cutting ends of boards is not

mandatory but recommended

» Page 55 – Revised to show correct actual dimensions for Trex

Signature™ railings

» Pages 59-73 – Updated Trex

Transcend

railing instructions to remove old foot block

references

» Pages 124-135 – Added Trex

Rod Rail instructions

» Pages 136-142 – Updated Trex

Select

Railing instructions to show correct baluster

count and page references, and remove old foot block references