Installation Guide

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DESIGNER RAILING
1. Installing Posts
See instructions on page 82.
2. Installing Post Sleeve Skirts and Post
Sleeves
See instructions on page 82.
3. Installing Railing Support Brackets (RSBs)
See instructions on page 82.
4. Measuring and Cutting Railings
See instructions on page 82.
Attaching Foot Blocks
NOTE: Foot blocks should be secured to bottom rail
before attaching bottom rail to posts.
Option 1: If using Contemporary Balusters for
Foot Blocks
5a. Measure and cut round balusters for foot blocks
every 18" (45.7 cm). Secure baluster connectors to
bottom rails and deck for mounting balusters.
Option 2: If using Designer Balusters for
Foot Blocks
5b. Measure and cut square balusters for foot blocks
every 18" (45.7 cm). Secure foot blocks with 2"
(5.1 cm) 16 gauge finishing nails through side of
bottom rail.
NOTE: 2" (5.1 cm) screws can also be used. Pre-drilling
would be required.
Installing Bottom Rail
6. Secure bottom rail with screws through top of rail
and into the outermost hole in RSBs.
Bottom rail can also be secured to posts with
16 gauge finishing nails, toenailed from bottom
of rail and 1" (2.5 cm) in from the posts.
HOW TO INSTALL CONTEMPORARY RAILING
TREX DESIGNER SERIES
18"
(45.7 cm)
5a
18"
(45.7 cm)
5b
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1
6
2