Installation Guide

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TRANSCEND RAILING
Cutting Railings and Baluster Spacers
4. Measure between posts and cut rails to same length.
5. Cut baluster spacers the same length as rails, equally
spaced, so holes line up.
NOTES:
» If using optional rail gaskets, subtract 1/16" (1.6 mm)
from each end.
» Attach baluster spacers to railing before cutting to
allow for cleaner cut and less work.
» When measuring, cut equal lengths from each side of
railing and baluster spacer to ensure equal spacing of
balusters per each railing section.
» In some cases, the gasket can be attached before
tightening railing to RSB.
» If gaskets are tight, use a small flat head screwdriver
to compress the tabs of the gasket if they are stuck
outside the rail.
IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING FOOT
BLOCK INSTALLATION:
» One foot block is REQUIRED for all
railing spans.
» Refer to detailed instructions (Trex
Transcend
®
rail instructions) included with foot block
prior to installation of railing section as these include
other required steps for proper installation.
Attaching Foot Block to Bottom Rail
6. Invert the bottom rail.
Center and drill a hole
using a 3/16" drill bit. This
will be location for foot
block attachment
(to be installed last).
Attaching Bottom Rail
(Universal Rail)
7. Lift bottom rail so
RSBs are in the chan
-
nel and attach with
three self-tapping
screws provided (use
three outer holes; do
not use hole in RSB
that is closest to post).
If two hole bracket is included, attach with two self-
tapping holes (provided).
Attaching Top Rail –
Crown Rail
8. Place crown rail on
RSBs. Attach top rail
to RSB with three
self-tapping screws
provided (use three
outer holes; do not
use hole in RSB that is
closest to post). If two
hole bracket is included, attach with two self-tapping
screws (provided).
Placing Baluster Spacers
9. Snap baluster spacer
into bottom rail. Place
inverted baluster spacer
on top of first baluster
spacer.
Attaching Balusters
10. Place baluster into
both baluster spacers,
ensuring that balusters
are fully seated into the
channel. Working at
slight angle, maneuver
balusters into top rail.
See page 69 if using
Aluminum round or
square balusters for
additional information.
HOW TO INSTALL STANDARD RAILING/CONTINUED
TREX TRANSCEND
4
6
1
1
7
2
3
Hole
RSB
2
Hole
RSB
2
9
1
8
x2
2
3
Hole
RSB
x2
2
2
Hole
RSB
5
2
1
10
NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.