Installation Guide

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TRADITIONAL RAILING
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5
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3-1/2" max.
(8.9 cm)
3-1/2" max.
(8.9 cm)
5. Center upper lateral rails under top rails to posts
attaching with “L” brackets or equivalent
construction method. (If toenailing screws into
lateral railing, predrill these holes first to help
prevent splitting and mushrooming of the screw.)
Secure with 2-1/2" (6.4 cm) composite-approved
screws and attach top rail to lateral rail with one
screw every 12" (30.5 cm). Bottom rails attach with
“L” brackets or equivalent construction method
with 3-1/2" (8.9 cm) maximum clearance above
deck surface.
Installing Balusters
6. Cut balusters to length, pre-drill two holes at top
and bottom sides that will face outward on each
baluster. Locate the center between posts, mark
and place first baluster and secure with four
2-1/2” (6.4 cm) exterior-approved screws. Space
balusters to the left and right a maximum of 3-5/8”
(9.2 cm) edge-to-edge or 5" (13 cm) on center.
7. One baluster must extend to decking surface
every 18" (45.7 cm). Typically four per 6' (1.8 m)
application.
HOW TO INSTALL RAISED RAILING/CONTINUED
TREX
®
TRADITIONAL/OPTION 1
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6
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18"
(45.7 cm)
5"
(13 cm)
3-5/8"
(9.2 cm)
HOW TO INSTALL STAIR RAILING
TRADITIONAL RAISED/OPTION 1
Installing Posts for
Stair Railing
1. In most cases, a
pressure-treated
post and or post
sleeve longer than
39" (99.1 cm) is
required for the lower
stair rail sections
to accommodate
stair angle. Both top and bottom posts need to be
installed on outside corners (nose) of stair treads.
NOTE: Posts, post sleeve skirts, and post sleeves are
installed per standard Traditional railing instructions.
See page 93.
Measuring and Cutting Railings
2. Determine length and angle of top and lateral rails.
Cut and install top rails per specific option chosen
for Traditional railing.
NOTE: Allow a minimum clearance of 1” (2.5 cm)
from stair treads.
Cut lateral rails to proper angle and install per
specific option chosen for Traditional railing.
Cutting and Installing Balusters
3. Cut balusters to proper length and install per
specific option chosen for Traditional railing.
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