Installation

UJ Robichaud TIMBR Mart. Meteghan Center, Nova Scotia

TREX TRADITIONAL RAILING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Anchored Handrail Assembly Detail

A. Trex 5⁄4 x 6 Handrail - Maximum height from top of decking to top of handrail is 42". Attach top cap to 4 x 4 rail post with 2 screws (#12 x 3") diagonally 2" apart. Top cap is secured to top rail with a screw every 12".

B. Trex 2 x 4 Top Rail - Attach top rail to 4 x 4 posts with 2 screws (#12 x 3") diagonally 2" apart.

C. Trex RailPost™ - 4" x 4" x 52" with the maximum spacing of 72" on center. Attach to rim joist with 1⁄2" diameter carriage bolts. Do not notch posts. Bolts must be vertically spaced no less than 5 1⁄8" apart. Top bolt must be at least 2 1⁄2" from the top of the deck, and the bottom bolt must be at least 1" from the bottom of the post.

D. Trex 13⁄8′′ Balusters - Maximum spacing 5" on center. Fasten two screws (#10 x 2 1⁄2") into top rail and secure two screws (#10 x 2 1⁄2") through fascia into rim joists. An attractive design option is to bevel the bottom of the 1 3⁄8" baluster.

E. Trex Fascia - 1" x 8" or larger.

F. Code-Approved Wood Rim Joist - 2" x 8" or larger.

G. Trex Decking

H. Code-Approved Wood Joist

Raised Handrail Assembly Detail

Raised Handrail Assembly Detail

	A. Trex 5⁄4 x 6 Handrail - Maximum height from top of decking to top of handrail is 42". Attach top cap to 4 x 4 rail post with 2 screws (#12 x 3") diagonally 2" apart. Top cap is secured to top rail with a screw every 12".
	B. Trex 2 x 4 Top & Bottom Rail - Attach rails to 4 x 4 posts with 2 screws (#12 x 3") diagonally 2" apart.
	C. Trex Railpost™ - 4" x 4" x 52" with the maximum spacing of 72" on center. Attach to rim joist and wood support blocking with 1⁄2" diameter carriage bolts. Do not notch posts. Bolts must be vertically spaced no less than 5 1∕8" apart. Top bolt must be at least 2 1⁄2" from the top of the deck, and the bottom bolt must be at least 1" from the bottom of the post.
	D. Trex 13⁄8′′ Balusters - Maximum spacing 5" on center. Fasten two screws (#10 x 2 1⁄2") into top rail and secure two screws (#10 x 2 1⁄2") through bottom rail. A baluster must extend to the deck every 18" for support.
	E. Trex Fascia - 1" x 8" or larger.
	F. Code-Approved Wood Rim Joist - 2" x 8" or larger.
	G. Trex Decking - Notch decking board around 4 x 4.
	H. Code-Approved Wood Joist
	I. Code-Approved Wood Support Blocking

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