Installation Guide

HOW TO INSTALL DECKING

COMPOSITE POST SLEEVE APPLICATIONS

Installation of Guide Blocks and Railing

NOTE: Pre-drilling is not required but is optional for

attachment of guide blocks to post. Use a drill bit slightly

smaller in size than that of screw being installed.

1. Place or rest bottom aluminum guide block on

bottom of post. Place guide on post so that notch is

on a side that does not require railing to be attached.

2. Attach bottom guide block using one 10 x 1" self-

tapping screw (provided) in notch to lock guide

block onto post.

3. Location of top guide block will vary slightly

based on type and height of railing being installed.

Determine this measurement and place top guide

block in location where top bracket for desired

railing would be approximately on center of the top

railing bracket location.

4. Attach top guide block using one 10 x 1" self-tapping

screw (provided) in notch to lock guide block onto

post.

» If using the joist mount post with composite post

sleeve, a quantity of 18 #8-15 x 1-1/4" screws are

provided to cover all types of Trex railing bracket

installations (Trex

Signature™, Transend and Select).

Therefore, depending on the type railing being

installed, you may have screws that are not used.

» If using 6x6 post sleeves, attach designated railing

brackets using #8-15 x 1-3/4" (4.4 cm) 316 stainless

steel screws (not provided).

» Pre-drilling IS REQUIRED when attaching brackets

to designated posts. Use a 9/64" (3.6 mm) drill

bit to predrill at speciﬁed locations according to

instructions provided with railing kits.

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