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TRANSCEND RAILING
9.   Pre-drill a pilot hole and 
toenail 2-1/2" (64 mm) 
composite decking 
screw (not provided) at 
each end of 2" x 4" 
(51 mm x 102 mm) into 
post on back side of 
rail (side not facing 
decking).
10. 
Placing Baluster Spacers
  See instructions on page 66.
11. 
 Attaching Balusters
   See page 66 for standard baluster and instructions 
below for aluminum balusters.
12.  Slide baluster spacer up and snap into universal rail.
NOTE: If necessary, cut tips off rail gaskets prior to 
installation. 
13. 
Attaching Post Caps and Installing Foot Block 
Attach foot block per detailed instructions.
HOW TO INSTALL TRADITIONAL RAILING/CONTINUED
TREX TRANSCEND
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HOW TO INSTALL ROUND OR SQUARE ALUMINUM BALUSTERS
TREX TRANSCEND
1.   Installing Pressure-Treated Posts
  See instructions on page 65.
2. 
  Installing Post Sleeve Skirts and Post Sleeves
  See instructions on page 65.
3. 
  Installing Railing Support Brackets (RSBs)
  See instructions on page 65.
4.  
Cutting Railings and Baluster Spacers
  See instructions on page 66.
5. 
Attaching Foot Block to Bottom Rail
  See instructions on page 66.
6. 
Attaching Bottom Rail (Universal Rail) 
  See instructions on page 66.
Installing Lower Aluminum Baluster Adaptor Strip 
7.   After bottom rail is fully 
installed, place aluminum 
baluster adaptor strip 
into channel of bottom 
rail, ensuring that it’s fully 
seated into the channel. 
When rail lengths are 
non-standard, the 
baluster adaptor strip 
will need to be cut 2-1/2" 
(64 mm) shorter than the 
rail to allow clearance for the RSB’s on each end.
8.   
Attaching Top Rail
   See specific instructions based on top rail of choice.
Installing Upper Aluminum Baluster Adaptor Strips 
and Baluster Spacers
9.   After top rail is fully 
installed, place aluminum 
baluster adaptor strip 
into channel of top rail, 
ensuring that it’s fully 
seated into the channel.
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