Installation Guide
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TRANSCEND RAILING
HOW TO INSTALL ROUND OR SQUARE ALUMINUM BALUSTERS/CONTINUED
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10.  Snap baluster spacer 
into bottom rail. Place 
inverted baluster 
spacer on top of first 
baluster spacer. 
Attaching Balusters 
11.   Working at slight 
angle, press baluster 
through both baluster 
spacers and into bottom 
aluminum baluster 
adaptor strip, ensuring 
balusters are tight. Once 
balusters are seated 
into aluminum baluster 
adaptor strip on bottom 
rail, maneuver baluster into upper rail aluminum 
baluster adaptor strip. Some force will be needed to 
press balusters into place and level them. 
TIP: Ensure balusters are level prior to attempting to
slide baluster spacer up. This will allow for the baluster
spacer to move up freely and snap into upper rail. Use
of a rubber mallet to gently tap balusters in level is
recommended.
12. Slide baluster spacer up 
and snap into top rail. 
Place optional top rail 
gaskets on each end of 
rail.
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HOW TO INSTALL STANDARD GLASS PANEL RAILING  
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NOTES: Read all instructions BEFORE installation. 
»   You must purchase the 1/4" (6 mm) tempered glass 
panels. See dimensions below.
»   Glass panels ONLY for use with maximum 6' (1.83 m) 
on center post spacing.
»   Not recommended for stair applications.
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NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.










