Installation Guide
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TREX
®
 SIGNATURE™ RAILING
HOW TO INSTALL FOOT BLOCKS–HORIZONTAL RAILING 
TREX® SIGNATURE™
Attachment of Foot Block (Required ONLY for All 
Clear Span Applications Over 6' [1.83 m])
1.    To ensure correct location, place foot block under 
center of bottom rail. Mark to provide placement 
location of base. 
2.  Place base (smaller 
side facing down) on 
decking surface. Attach 
base of foot block using 
one screw at an angle 
through base and into 
decking. 
NOTE: Pre-drilling is recommended (1/8" [0.32 cm] drill 
bit) for attachment of base.
3.  After attached, use a 
rubber mallet along 
with scrap piece of 
wood to tap foot block 
until it locks into place.
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NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.










