Installation Guide

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DESIGNER RAILING
HOW TO INSTALL CONTEMPORARY RAILING/CONTINUED
TREX DESIGNER SERIES
Installing Baluster Connectors
7. Place baluster connectors 4-1/2" (11.4 cm) on
center and secure to top and bottom rails with
screws.
Connecting Balusters to Bottom Rail
8. Lower each baluster down onto connectors on
bottom rail.
Installing Top Rail
9. Lower top rail with connectors between posts onto
RSBs and then secure balusters on connectors.
Secure top rail with two 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) screws up
through bottom of rail into RSBs.
Finishing Posts
10. Posts and post sleeves can be trimmed but this is
not a requirement. Make sure tops of posts are level.
Secure post caps with construction-grade adhesive.
Clean-up any excess adhesive before drying.
8
3-3/4"
(9.5 cm)
9
1
2
2
10
3
1
1
1
7
2
4-1/2"
(11.4 cm)
DETERMINING NUMBER OF BALUSTERS
AND SPACING
Number of balusters needed
Length of rail ______" ÷ 4.5 = ______balusters
» If number is odd, balusters will be centered.
» If number is even, balusters will be offset
2-1 /4" (5.7 cm) from center.