Installation Guide

65
TRANSCEND RAILING
HOW TO INSTALL STANDARD RAILING
TREX TRANSCEND
Read all instructions BEFORE installation.
Important: Post sleeves are NOT to be cut for this
design style.
Installing Pressure-
Treated Posts
» Posts are to be installed
6' (1.83 m) or 8'
(2.44 m) on center
to accommodate
appropriate railing length.
» Attach posts using 1/2"
(130 mm) carriage bolts.
»
Minimum joist size is
2" x 8" (51 mm x 203 mm).
» Top bolts must be 1" (25
mm) from tops of joists.
» Bottom bolts must be 5-1/8" (130 mm) from top
bolts.
» Bolts can be countersunk flush with framing to allow
for fascia attachment.
NOTE: Blocking can be added for extra strength.
Installing Post Sleeve
Skirts and Post Sleeves
2. Slide post sleeve skirt
over post and down to
rest on decking surface.
Slide post sleeve over
post and position inside
post sleeve skirt.
NOTE: Shims can be used to plumb post sleeves
.
Installing Railing Support Brackets (RSBs)
Option 1: Without Trex Express railing template
3a. Mark 5-1/2" (140 mm) and 35-1/16" (891 mm) from
deck surface OR for 42" (1067 mm) height, mark
5-1/2" (140 mm) and 41-1/16" (1043 mm) from the
deck surface.
3b. Place RSBs directly under marks, center on posts,
and secure with 2" (51 mm) wood screws (provided
with post sleeve). Place top RSBs flat side up,
bottom RSBs flat side down.
Option 2: With TrexExpress railing template
3c. Place RSBs in template. Place top RSBs flat side
UP, bottom RSBs flat side DOWN. Secure
template on post with tape or rubber band, with
bottom of template resting on post skirt.
3d. Secure RSBs with 2" (51 mm) wood screws
(provided in railing kit) and remove template.
NOTES: Special steps are necessary when using
6" x 6" (152 mm x 152 mm) plastic TrexExpress
template.
» Cut off 1/2" (13 mm) from the bottom (blue
arrows up) of the tool BEFORE first use.
» Position top RSBs ONLY, 6" (152 mm) higher for
42" (1067 mm) rail height.
» Secure RSBs with 2-1/2" (64 mm) wood screws
(provided with post sleeve) and remove template.
1
2
2
35-1/16\
(89.1 cm)
or
41-1/16\
(1043 mm)
35-1/16"
(891 mm)
or
41-1/16"
(1043 mm)
5-1/2
"
(140 mm)
5-1/2"
(140 mm)
3a
1
3
3b
4
2
1
5-1/8" (130 mm) min.
2" x 8"
(51 mm x
203 mm)
min.
1" (25 mm) min.
3c
3
3
3d
2
1
NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.