Installation Guide

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TRANSCEND RAILING
Positioning RSBs on UPPER Post
5. Position pre-cut bottom rail between posts. Slide
TrexExpress
™
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.
Attaching RSBs on UPPER Posts
6. Attach upper and lower RSBs to top post, flat side
DOWN. Remove template. Take second RSB, turn
upside down and interlock into each bracket.
Complete Stair Rails
Installation
7. Install foot blocks prior
to installing lower rail.
Refer to “How to Install
Universal and Beveled
Railing Foot Blocks”
on page 71. For stair
application, cut top
section of foot block at
an angle to match rail,
pre-drill, and fasten.
Install top and bottom railings, balusters, and
baluster spacers according to previous instructions
based on the style railing that is installed.
Attaching Optional Gaskets
Stair railing gaskets are designed to fit at slopes of 32°
to 37°. Gaskets are labeled in order to ensure correct
location.
Attaching Post Caps
8. Secure post caps
with silicone or PVC
adhesive.
NOTE: Clean-up any
excess adhesive before
drying.
HOW TO INSTALL CROWN, UNIVERSAL, AND BEVELED STAIR
RAILING/CONTINUED
TREX TRANSCEND
®
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8
3
1
3
1
1
6
4
2
2
1
5
3
Universal Rail
Stair Gasket
Locations
STR T2 B1
STR T1 B2
STR T1 B2
STR T2 B1
Crown and
Beveled Stair
Gasket Locations
STR T2
STR T1
STR B2
STR B1
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