Installation Guide

TRANSCEND RAILING

2b. Set bottom and top rail

along the nose of the

stair treads, ensuring

baluster holes are

placed evenly. Also

allow for a minimum of

1-1/2" (38 mm) at each

end of rail for bracket

placement and baluster

clearance. Cut rails on

marks.

NOTES:

» If using railing gaskets,

subtract 1/16" (1.6 mm)

maximum, from each

end and cut.

» CUT VERY CAREFULLY

TO NOT BREAKBALUSTER SPACERS.

Cutting Balusters on Angle (OPTIONAL)

2c. In order for balusters to seat properly (depending

on the angle of the stair railing), the balusters may

need to be trimmed to match the angle of the

bottom and top railing.

2d. Carefully remove baluster spacers from rails.

Positioning RSBs on BOTTOM Post

3. Position bottom rail between posts and slide Trex

Express™ railing assembly template into position

with bottom rail outline on template aligned with

end of bottom rail. Allow a minimum clearance of 1"

(25 mm) from stair tread. Secure template with

rubber bands. Remove rail.

Attaching RSBs to BOTTOM Post

4. Attach upper and lower RSBs to bottom post,

ﬂat side UP, with wood screws provided. Remove

template and place a second RSB, turned upside

down, and interlock on each bracket.

Positioning RSBs on UPPER Post

5. Position pre-cut bottom rail between posts. Slide

Trex Express™ railing assembly template into

position, aligning bottom rail outline on template

with end of bottom rail. Use rubber bands to hold

template in place. Remove rail.

HOW TO INSTALL CROWN AND UNIVERSAL STAIR RAILING/CONTINUED

TREX TRANSCEND