Installation Guide
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TREX
®
SIGNATURE™ RAILING
NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.
Attach Brackets Using Trex
®
Signature™ Posts
TIP: Use a clamp to help hold brackets in place
while fastening with screws.
1. Measure 1-3/8"
(3.5 cm) from top of
post base plate or
1-7/8" (4.8 cm) from
decking surface. Mark
with light line.
2. Measure up from post base plate 33-7/16"
(84.9 cm) for 36" (92 cm) rail height or 39-7/16"
(100.2 cm) for 42" (107 cm) rail height. Mark
with light line.
NOTE: If measuring from decking surface, measure
up 33-15/16" (86.2 cm) for 36" (92 cm) rail height or
39-15/16" (101.4 cm) for 42" (107 cm) rail height.
3. Center lower bracket on post above the marked
line and attach using two self-tapping screws
(provided).
4. Center upper
bracket on post
above marked line
and attach using
(3) self-tapping
screws (provided).
NOTE: Upper bracket
is not required on crossover post configuration.
Attach Brackets Using Pressure-Treated Posts
and Post Sleeves
TIP: Use a clamp to help hold brackets in place
while fastening with screws.
1. Measure 1-7/8"
(4.8 cm) up from deck
surface to bottom of
bracket. Slide skirt up
to allow for proper
measurement. Mark
with light line.
2. Measure up from decking surface 33-15/16"
(862 cm) for 36" (92 cm) rail height or 39-15/16"
(101.4 cm) for 42" (107 cm) rail height. Mark with
light line.
NOTE: Push skirt back down onto surface of
decking BEFORE ATTACHING BRACKETS.
3. Center lower bracket on post above the marked
line and attach using two 2" (51 mm) wood
screws (provided).
4. Center upper bracket
on post above
marked line and
attach using three 2"
(51 cm) wood screws
(provided).
1-3/8"
(3.5 cm)
1-3/8"
(3.5 cm)
2-1/2"
Post
2-1/2"
Post
1
1
4
2
1
3
2
33-7/16"
(84.9 cm)
or
39-7/16"
(100.2 cm)
33-7/16"
(84.9 cm)
or
39-7/16"
(100.2 cm)
2
33-15/16"
(86.2 cm)
or
39-15/16"
(101.4 cm)
33-15/16"
(86.2 cm)
or
39-15/16"
(101.4 cm)
2
1
4
2
1-7/8"
(4.8 cm)
1-7/8"
(4.8 cm)
1
1
3
2
HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL ROD RAILING BRACKETS
TREX
®
SIGNATURE™
STANDARD
1. Prepare a solid work surface area (plywood, deck
surface, etc.).
How to Measure Bottom and Top Railings
(When Required)
2. For Full Span Post to Post Applications – only top
rail will need to be cut.
3. For Full Span Crossover to Crossover post
Applications – no rails have to be cut, HOWEVER
the location of the HZ Template on the top rail will
need to be adjusted in 3/4" on each side of top rail to
allow for proper placement of vertical supports.
HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL ROD RAILING/
TREX
®
SIGNATURE™
STANDARD