Installation Guide

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SELECT RAILING
NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.
TREX SELECT RAILING
RAILING CONFIGURATIONS
Cutting post sleeves is NOT required.
A. Pressure-treated post or Trex post mounts* with Trex Transcend post sleeves, or Trex
joist mount posts*
B. Select top rail
C. Select bottom rail
D. Select balusters
See page 144 for “How to Install Standard Railing”.
Cutting post sleeves is
NOT required.
A. Pressure-treated post or Trex post mounts* with Trex Transcend post sleeves, or Trex
joist mount posts*
B. 2" x 4" (51 mm x 102 mm) lateral top rail
C. Select top rail
D. Select bottom rail
E. Select balusters
See page 148 for “How to Install Traditional Railing”.
Post sleeves WILL NEED TO BE CUT.
A. Pressure-treated post with Trex Transcend post sleeve
NOTE:
» Only for use with 4" x 4" (102 mm x 102 mm) post sleeve.
» Trex post mounts or joist mount posts cannot be Select
cocktail design.
B. Deck board top rail.
NOTES: » Enhance (scalloped profile) and Escapes cannot be used
» Deck boards will need to be cut to fit each rail span
C. Select top rail
D. Select bottom rail
E. Select balusters
See page 147 for “How to Install Select Cocktail Railing”.
A
B
C
D
POST
SLEEVES
WILL
NEED TO
BE CUT
Standard
A
B
D
C
E
Cocktail
A
B
D
C
E
Traditional
*See specific installation instructions for attachment of Trex post mounts or Trex Joist Mount Posts
prior to installing any railing.
HOW TO INSTALL TREX SELECT STANDARD RAILING
TREX SELECT
Read all instructions BEFORE installation.
Important: Post sleeves are NOT to be cut for this
design style.