Trex Transcend Railing Installation Guide
TREX TRANSCEND RAILINGInstallation InstructionsNoteS:» Trex Transcend Railings are designed to be installed OVER the decking frame or on inside of rim joist. Notching ofpressure-treated posts or posts installed on outside of rim joist are not allowed.» All Trex Transcend Railing lengths are manufactured at ON CENTER dimensions (spanning from center of each post): 67-5/8" (171.8 cm) for6' (1.83 m) on center, and 92-5/8" (235.3 cm) for 8' (2.44 m) on center. Note that railings are designed to be slightly longer that required to allowfor very slight play in post placement – some minimal trimming may be required. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO MEASURE FIRST.PARTSGR*PADOIFSGlass PanelOptionC*Q***SBalusters(standard onialRCEBALUSTER OPTIONSNote: Pictorial representations shown may only show one style ofrailing, while others may also be used. Review detailed instructions todetermine what railing styles and combinations can be used.*LKdetermining balusters neededMPer 6' OCSectionPer 8' OCSectionSquare and Colonial(Horizontal Application)1318Square and Colonial(Stair Application)1115Round/Square Aluminum(Horizontal Application)1520Round/Square Aluminum(Stair Application)1216Baluster TypeA.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.Crown or UniversalUniversalTrex railing support bracket (RSB)TrexExpress Railing Assembly Template*Rail gasketsBalustersPost sleeve cap*Post sleeve skirt*Post sleeve - 4" x 4" (10.2 cm x 10.2 cm) or6" x 6" (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm) post sleeve)**J. Trex deckingK. Trex fasciaL. Code-approved wood joist - 2" x 8"(5.1 cm x 20.3 cm)M. Code-approved wood rim joist - 2" x 8"(5.1 cm x 20.3 cm) or largerN. Adjustable foot blockO. Baluster spacerNote: Basic installation for balusters is the same for all options. Whenusing round or square aluminum balusters, use correct baluster spacers.Note: If installing 42" (106.7 cm) railing, use longer posts sleeves andmeasure accordingly to ensure a proper cut. DO NOT CUT TO ACTUAL42" LENGTH WITHOUT CONFIRMING WHAT STYLE OF RAILING YOUARE INSTALLING. Note: If using post mounts, refer to detailed instructions providedwith post mounts for attaching these prior to installation of any railingtype.Trex Transcend Glass Panel Parts ListP.Q.R.S.Panel support moldingTempered glass panel*Trex panel support molding spacerWeatherstripping* Item not included in the Transcend railing kits.** Both 4" x 4" (10.2 cm x 10.2 cm) and 6" x 6" (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm) postsleeves are designed to fit over 4x4 pressure-treated post.1Have Questions?1–800–BUY–TREXNote: Construction methods are always improving. Please ensure youhave the most up-to-date installation instructions by visiting: trex.comTR-0115
TREX TRANSCEND RAILINGInstallation InstructionsTrex TRANSCEND railing CONFIGURATIONSStandard CrownCutting post sleeves is Not required.A. Pressure-treated post or Trex post mounts with Trex Transcend post sleeveB. Crown railC. Universal bottomD. Trex balustersSee page 3 for “How to Install Standard Railing”.BADCCocktailBCAEDTraditionalBCAEDRound AluminumCutting post sleeves is Not required.A. Pressure-treated post or Trex post mounts with Trex Transcend post sleeveB. 2" x 4" (5.1 cm x 10.2 cm) lateral top railC. Universal top railD. Universal bottomE. Trex balustersSee page 6 for “How to Install Traditional Railing”.Square AluminumGlass PanelBADC2Have Questions?PostPost sleeves will need to be cut.sleevesA. Pressure-treated post with Trex Transcend post sleevewillNote: » Only for use with 4" x 4" (10.2 cm x 10.2 cm) post sleeve.need to» Trex Post Mounts cannot be used with Transcend be cutcocktail design.B. Deck board top rail. Note: 5" (12.7 cm) contours and escapes cannot be used.C. Universal top railD. Universal bottomE. Trex balustersSee page 5 for “How to Install Cocktail Railing”.1–800–BUY–TREX» Follow desired railing style instructions found above,substituting correct baluster spacer for type of baluster beingused.» Refer to detailed instructions for added steps when usinground and square aluminum balusters. See page 7.Cutting post sleeves is Not required.A. Pressure-treated post with Trex Transcend post sleeve. Trex post mounts (for deckingor concrete) cannot be used with glass panels.B. Crown rail (use universal rail if building cocktail or traditional design with glass inserts)C. Universal bottomD. Tempered glass panel (not included in kit)See page 8 for “How to Install Standard Glass Panel Railing”, page 9 for “How to InstallCocktail Style Glass Panel Railing”, and page 11 for “How to Install Traditional Style GlassPanel Railing”.Note: Glass panels are not recommended in stair applications.Note: Construction methods are always improving. Please ensure youhave the most up-to-date installation instructions by visiting: trex.comTR-0115
How to install standard railingTrex TRANSCEND Installing Railing Support Brackets (RSBs)Option 1: Without TrexExpress railing template3a3b123435-1/16\35-1/16"(89.1 cm)or41-1/16"41-1/16\(104.3 cm)5-1/2"(14 cm)Read all instructions BEFORE installation.Important: Post sleeves are not to be cut for thisdesign style.Installing PressureTreated Posts1» Posts are to be installed 2" x 8"(5.1 cm x6' (1.83 m) or 8'1" (2.5 cm) min.20.3 cm)min.(2.44 m) on center5-1/8" (13 cm) min.to accommodateappropriate railinglength.» Attach posts using 1/2"(1.3 cm) carriage bolts.» Minimum joist size is2" x 8" (5.1 cm x 20.3 cm).» Top bolts must be1" (2.5 cm) from tops of joists.» Bottom bolts must be 5-1/8" (13 cm) from top bolts.Note: Blocking can be added for extra strength.Installing Post SleeveSkirts and Post Sleeves22. Slide post sleeve skirtover post and down torest on decking surface.Slide post sleeve overpost and position insidepost sleeve skirt.21Note: Shims can be used toplumb post sleeves.3a. Mark 5-1/2" (14 cm) and 35-1/16" (89.1 cm) fromdeck surface OR for 42" (106.7 cm) height, mark5-1/2" (14 cm) and 41-1/16" (104.3 cm) from thedeck surface.3b. Place RSBs directly under marks, center on posts,and secure with 2" (5.1 cm) wood screws (providedwith post sleeve). Place top RSBs flat side up,bottom RSBs flat side down.Option 2: With TrexExpress railing template3c3d13323c. Place RSBs in template. Place top RSBs flat sideup, bottom RSBs flat side down. Securetemplate on post with tape or rubber band, withbottom of template resting on post skirt.3d. Secure RSBs with 2" (5.1 cm) wood screws(provided in railing kit) and remove template.NoteS: Special steps are necessary when using6" x 6" (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm) plastic TrexExpress template.» C ut off 1/2" (1.3 cm) from the bottom (bluearrows up) of the tool before first use.» .P osition top RSBs only, 6"(15.2 cm) higher for42" (106.7 cm) rail height.» Secure RSBs with 2-1/2" (6.4 cm) wood screws(provided with post sleeve) and remove template.3Have Questions?1–800–BUY–TREXNote: Construction methods are always improving. Please ensure youhave the most up-to-date installation instructions by visiting: trex.comTR-0115
TREX TRANSCEND RAILINGInstallation InstructionsHow to install standard railing/continuedTrex TRANSCEND Cutting Railings4. Measure between postsand cut rails to samelength.Placing Baluster Spacers and Balusters4Notes:» If using optional railgaskets, subtract 1/16"(0.15 cm) from each end.» Attach baluster spacers to railing before cutting toallow for cleaner cut and less work.» When measuring, cut equal lengths from each side ofrailing and baluster spacer to ensure equal spacing ofbalusters per each railing section.» In some cases, the gasket can be attached beforetightening railing to RSB.» If gaskets are tight, use a small flat head screwdriverto compress the tabs of th nverted universal rail with deck boardattached onto RSB’s with glass panel in thechannel. Attach universal rail to RSB’s with two selftapping screws (provided).13. Attach deck boardto post (ensure that13screws are attachedto wood post) withTrex recommendedcomposite screws at adiagonal.14. Attaching Panel Support MoldingsSee instructions on page 9.15-16. Hiding BracketsSee instructions on page 9.10Have Questions?1–800–BUY–TREXNote: Construction methods are always improving. Please ensure youhave the most up-to-date installation instructions by visiting: trex.comTR-0115
How to ATTACH Traditional STYLE glass panel railingTrex TRANSCEND 6-7. Attaching Weatherstripping andPositioning PanelSee instructions on page 8.Attaching Top Rail8NoteS: Read all instructions BEFORE installation.» You must purchase the 1/4" (0.6 cm) tempered glasspanels. See dimensions below.» Glass panels Only for use with maximum 6'(1.83 m) on center post spacing.» Not recommended for stair applications.tempered glass panel dimensions8. Cut 2" x 4" (5.1 cm x 10.2 cm) to same length of theinverted Universal rail.910» 36" (91.4 cm) high rail:1/4" x 30" x 63-1/2" max.(0.6 cm x 76.2 cm x 161.3 cm)» 42" (106.7 cm) high rail:1/4" x 36" x 63-1/2" max.(0.6 cm x 91.4 cm x 161.3 cm)1. Installing Pressure-Treated PostsSee instructions on page 3.2. I nstalling Post Sleeve Skirts and PostSleevesSee instructions on page 3.3. I nstalling Railing Support Brackets (RSBs)See instructions on page 3.4. C utting RailingsSee instructions on page 4.5. Attaching Bottom Rail (Universal Rail) and9. Place inverted 2" x 4" (5.1 cm x 10.2 cm) (place topside down) on clean, flat surface.10. Place universal rail (remembering to orient thisproperly so that when flipped over, the universal railwill accept the baluster spacer and balusters), onthe 2" x 4" (5.1 cm x 10.2 cm), centered.11. Secure 2" x 4"(5.1 cm x 10.2 cm)11to universal rail with2" (5.1 cm) pan headscrews (not provided)approximately every16" (40.6 cm) on center.Foot BlockSee instructions on page 4.11Have Questions?1–800–BUY–TREXNote: Construction methods are always improving. Please ensure youhave the most up-to-date installation instructions by visiting: trex.comTR-0115
TREX TRANSCEND RAILINGInstallation InstructionsHow to ATTACH traditional STYLE glass panel railing/continuedTrex TRANSCEND 1214. Attaching Panel Support MoldingsSee instructions on page 9.131115-16. Hiding BracketsSee instructions on page 9.317. Attaching Post CapsSee instructions on page 4.212. Place inverted universal rail with 2" x 4" (5.1 cm x10.2 cm) attached onto RSB’s with glass panel inthe channel. Attach universal rail to RSB’s with twoself-tapping screws (not provided).13. Pre-drill a pilot hole and toenail 2-1/2" (6.4 cm)screw at each end of the 2" x 4" (5.1 cm x 10.2 cm)into post on back side (side not facing decking).How to install on-an-angle railingTrex TRANSCEND (Crown and Universal Railing)Note: Trex Railing brackets are designed to be installedup to a 45 angle.4x46x6» Small angles (1 - 30 ). Both 4" x 4" (10.2 cm x10.2 cm) or 6" x 6" (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm) post sleeveswork well.» Large angles (31 - 45 ). Use only 6" x 6"(15.2 cm x 15.2 cm) post sleeves when installing onflat side.» 45 angles using 4" x 4" (10.2 cm x 10.2 cm) postsleeves must use Transcend bird’s mouth brackets.Note: Railing will be installed on corner of posts.» Using 6" x 6" (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm) post sleeves at45 angles. Brackets are installed off-center and use45 Transcend gaskets.» Railing gaskets are designed to fit at 0 , 22.5 , and45 angles. Gaskets are labeled with appropriateangle dimension.12Have Questions?1–800–BUY–TREXNote: Construction methods are always improving. Please ensure youhave the most up-to-date installation instructions by visiting: trex.comTR-0115
how to install Crown AND Universal Bird's Mouth railingTrex TRANSCEND NoteS:» Use with 4" x 4" (10.2 cm x 10.2 cm) postsleeve only.» Gaskets are only designed for use with Transcendcrown and universal railing.Attaching AdaptorsSnap adaptors into RSBs.Pre-drill Bottom and Top RSBs23Read all instructions before installation.PARTSAdaptor2. Position RSBs with adaptor (flat side DOWN) forlower rail, mark and pre-drill screw holes with1/8" (0.3 cm) drill bit on post.3. Position RSBs with adaptor (flat side UP) fortop rail, mark and pre-drill screw holes with1/8" (0.3 cm) drill bit on post.Top bracketMeasuring and Cutting RailsAdaptor4Bottom bracketMark Posts1. Measure and mark4" (10.2 cm) and 33-9/16"(85.2 cm) up from top of postskirt. For a 42" (106.7 cm) rail,top mark is 39-9/16"(100.5 cm) on post.Note: Without skirt,add 1-1/2"(3.8 cm) to measurements.4. Measure from corner-to-corner between posts.Mark 45 cuts on rails with template on assemblytool. Center of “V’s” is the distance from corner-tocorner for posts.133-9/16"(85.2 cm)for 36"or39-9/16"(100.5 cm)for 42"4"(10.2 cm)Note: Subtract 1/16" (0.15 cm) from each end toaccommodate rail gaskets.Attaching Top and BottomRSBs55. Attach RSBs with adaptorsto posts with wood screws(provided).Notes:» Drill at slight inward angle todrill holes on marks.» Lay cut lower rail into positionon decking surface between theposts before attaching the lowerRSB. There may be some difficulty attaching thelower rail if you fail to do this.13Have Questions?1–800–BUY–TREXNote: Construction methods are always improving. Please ensure youhave the most up-to-date installation instructions by visiting: trex.comTR-0115
onInstallationInstructionsInstructionshow to install Crown AND Universal Bird's Mouth railing/continuedTrex TRANSCEND InstallingRailings to RSB's6 Using Miter BoxSaw to Cut Rails6. Attach with selftapping screws(provided).2" x 4"(5.1 cm x 10.2 cm)1. Place 2" x 4" (5.1 cmx 10.2 cm) on edgebehind the rail toallow for completecut.2. Angle blade to 45 .3. Set stop on sawso blade travels half the depth of rails. Severaltest cuts can be made on scrap material toaccurately set the stop.4. “V” cut both sides of the rail. Note: Transcend's crown and universal rails willrequire different stop settings.HOW TO INSTALL Crown AND Universal STAIR RAILINGTrex Transcend Read all instructions BEFORE installation.Note: All Transcend railings and gaskets work ONLYwith stair slopes of 32 -37 .Measuring and Cutting Railings2Installing Posts, Post Sleeve Skirts, and PostSleeves for Stair Rails1. Install posts, post1sleeve skirts, and postsleeves according tostandard Transcendrailing instructions.See page 3.» In most cases, apost and post sleevelonger than 39"(99.1 cm) will be needed on the lower section ofstair rail to accommodate stair angle.» Make sure top and bottom posts for stairs areinstalled at nose of each tread.2. Set railing along the nose of the stair treads andmark line at each intersection. Cut rails on marks.NOTE: If using railing gaskets, subtract 1/16" (0.15 cm)maximum, from each end and cut.14Have Questions?1–800–BUY–TREXNote: Construction methods are always improving. Please ensure youhave the most up-to-date installation instructions by visiting: trex.comTR-0115
HOW TO INSTALL Crown AND Universal STAIR RAILING/continuedTrex Transcend Positioning RSBs on BOTTOM PostPositioning RSBs on UPPER Post5322111333. Position bottom rail between posts and slideTrexExpress railing assembly template intoposition with bottom rail outline on templatealigned with end of bottom rail. Allow a minimumclearance of 1" (2.5 cm) from stair tread. Securetemplate with rubber bands. Remove rail.Attaching RSBs to BOTTOM Post5. Position pre-cut bottom rail between posts. SlideTrexExpress railing assembly template intoposition, aligning bottom rail outline on templatewith end of bottom rail. Use rubber bands to holdtemplate in place. Remove rail.Attaching RSBs on UPPER Posts64133111244. Attach upper and lower RSBs to bottom post,flat side UP, with wood screws provided. Removetemplate and place a second RSB, turned upsidedown, and interlock on each bracket.246. Attach upper and lower RSBs to top post, flat sideDOWN. Remove template. Take second RSB, turnupside down and interlock into each bracket.15Have Questions?1–800–BUY–TREXNote: Construction methods are always improving. Please ensure youhave the most up-to-date installation instructions by visiting: trex.comTR-0115
TREX TRANSCEND RAILINGInstallation InstructionsHOW TO INSTALL Crown AND Universal STAIR RAILING/continuedTrex Transcend Complete Stair RailsInstallation77. Install foot blocksprior to installing lowerrail. Refer to “How toInstall Universal RailingFoot Blocks”. For stairapplication, cut topsection of foot block atan angle to match rail,pre-drill, and fasten. Install top and bottom railings, balusters, andbaluster spacers according to previous instructionsbased on the style railing that is installed.Attaching Optional GasketsCrown StairGasket LocationsUniversal RailStair GasketLocationsSTR T1 B2STR T1STR T2 B1STR T2STR T2 B1STR B1STR T1 B2STR B28. Stair railing gaskets are designed to fit at slopes of32 to 37 . Gaskets are labeled in order to ensurecorrect location.Attaching Post Caps9. Secure post capswith silicone or PVCadhesive.Note: Clean-up any excessadhesive before drying.921316Have Questions?1–800–BUY–TREXNote: Construction methods are always improving. Please ensure youhave the most up-to-date installation instructions by visiting: trex.comTR-0115
J. Trex decking K. Trex fascia L. Code-approved wood joist - 2" x 8" (5.1 cm x 20.3 cm) AR M. Code-approved wood rim joist - 2" x 8" (5.1 cm x 20.3 cm) or larger N. Adjustable foot block with post mounts for attaching these prior to installation of any railing O. Baluster spacer Trex T
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TREX ENHANCE RAILING (Also Applies to Trex Select Railing) Installation Instructions PARTS K A. Top Rail B. Bottom Rail C. Brackets D. Aluminum Round Balusters E. Adjustable Foot Block F. Post Sleeve Cap* G. Post Sleeve Skirt* H. Post Sleeve** - 4" x 4" x 48" I. Trex Decking J. Trex
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Cocktail Style Glass Panel Railing" (**NOTE: Trex Post Mounts or Trex Joist Mount Posts cannot be used with this railing configuration), and page 11 for "How to Install Traditional Style Glass Panel Railing". NOTE: Glass panels are NOT recommended in stair applications. B C D A Glass Panel Standard Crown Post sleeves WILL NEED TO BE CUT.
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For the term set forth below, Trex Company, Inc. (hereinafter “Trex”) warrants to the original end-user purchaser (the “Purchaser”) that Trex Transcend decking, porch or fascia, Trex Enhance decking or fascia, Trex Select decking or fascia or Trex Universal Fascia, as the ca
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