Installation Guide

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TRANSCEND RAILING
9. Pre-drill a pilot hole and
toenail 2-1/2" (64 mm)
composite decking
screw (not provided) at
each end of 2" x 4"
(51 mm x 102 mm) into
post on back side of
rail (side not facing
decking).
10.
Placing Baluster Spacers
See instructions on page 61.
11. Attaching Balusters
See page 61 for standard baluster and instructions
below for aluminum balusters.
12. Slide baluster spacer up and snap into universal rail.
NOTE: If necessary, cut tips o rail gaskets prior to
installation.
13. Attaching Post Caps and Installing Foot Block
Attach foot block per detailed instructions.
HOW TO INSTALL TRADITIONAL RAILING/CONTINUED
TREX TRANSCEND
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Optional
HOW TO INSTALL ROUND OR SQUARE ALUMINUM BALUSTERS
TREX TRANSCEND
1. Installing Pressure-Treated Posts
See instructions on page 60.
2. Installing Post Sleeve Skirts and Post Sleeves
See instructions on page 60.
3. Installing Railing Support Brackets (RSBs)
See instructions on page 60.
4. Cutting Railings and Baluster Spacers
See instructions on page 61.
5. Attaching Foot Block to Bottom Rail
See instructions on page 61.
6. Attaching Bottom Rail (Universal Rail)
See instructions on page 61.
Installing Lower Aluminum Baluster Adaptor Strip
7. After bottom rail is
fully installed, place
aluminum baluster
adaptor strip into
channel of bottom
rail, ensuring that
it’s fully seated into
the channel. When
rail lengths are non-
standard, the baluster
adaptor strip will need to be cut 2-1/2"
(64 mm) shorter than the rail to allow clearance for
the RSB’s on each end.
8.
Attaching Top Rail
See specific instructions based on top rail of choice.
Installing Upper Aluminum Baluster Adaptor Strips
and Baluster Spacers
9. After top rail is fully
installed, place aluminum
baluster adaptor strip
into channel of top rail,
ensuring that it’s fully
seated into the channel.
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