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BALUSTER OPTIONS

Round Aluminum

Square Aluminum

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E

F

J

C

B

G*

I**

H*

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D

D

PARTS

A. CrownorUniversalrailB. UniversalrailC. RailingSupportBrackets(RSB)D. StairrailgasketsE. BalustersF. StairbalusterspacerG. Postsleevecap*H. Postsleeveskirt*I. Postsleeve–4"x4"(102mmx102mm)or

6"x6"(152mmx152mm)**J. Adjustablefootblock(quantityofoneisrequired

forallrailingspanlengths)***

* Item not included in the Transcend railing kits.

** Both 4" x 4" (102 mm x 102 mm) and 6" x 6"(152 mm x 152 mm) post sleeves are designed to fit over 4x4 pressure-treated post.

*** For commercial applications, spans over 6' will require two foot blocks. One will be included in kit, a second one will need to be purchased separately.

NOTE: Pictorial representations shown may only show one style of railing, while others may also be used. Review detailed instructions to determine what railing styles and combinations can be used.

DETERMINING BALUSTERS NEEDED

Baluster TypeFor 6'

Stair RailFor 8'

Stair Rail

Standard(StairApplication)

11 15

Round/SquareAluminum(StairApplication)

12 16

NOTES:» Basic installation for balusters is the same for all options. When using

round or square aluminum balusters, use correct baluster spacers.

» If installing 42" (1067 mm) railing, use longer post sleeves and measureaccordingly to ensure a proper cut. DO NOT CUT TO ACTUAL 42"LENGTH WITHOUT CONFIRMING WHAT STYLE OF RAILING YOU AREINSTALLING.

» Ensure pressure-treated posts are installed at proper heights so whenpost sleeves are installed , both the PT post and post sleeve are flushat top.

» If using post mounts, refer to detailed instructions provided with postmounts for attaching these prior to installation of any railing type.

Screws Supplied with RSBC1.WoodscrewforattachmentofRSB

towoodpost/compositesleeve

C2.Self-drillingscrewforattachmentofRSBtorail

IMPORTANT NOTES:

» 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 IS NOT ALLOWED.

» POST TO POST SPAN WILL BE LESS THAN 6' OR 8'. PRIOR TO INSTALLING POSTS CALCULATE POST TO POST SPAN USING A MAXIMUM RAILLENGTH REQUIRED AND THE ANGLE (32°-37°) AT WHICH THE RAILS WILL BE INSTALLED. DO NOT INSTALL STAIR POSTS AT 6' OR 8' SPAN, ASSTAIR RAILINGS WILL THEN BE TOO SHORT.

Care and Cleaning

Maintaining the appearance of your Trex Transcend railing is important. The occasional wash is recommended as over time your railing may show signs of weathering as a result of exposure to the elements. The frequency of cleaning will depend on the environment and exposure to various types of ele-ments.

» Clean railing using a standard cleaning vinegar or mild soap and water.

» For more detailed cleaning recommendations please refer to the Trex Railing Care and Cleaning guide found on www.trex.com.

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TREX TRANSCEND STAIR RAILING CONFIGURATIONSNote: See specific installation instructions for attachment of Trex Post Mounts or Trex Joist Mount Posts prior to installing any railing.

CuttingpostsleevesisNOTrequired.A. Pressure-treatedpost/Trexpostsleeve,Trexpostmount/Trexpostsleeve,or

JoistMountPost/Trexpostsleeve(INSIDEMOUNTONLY)B. CrownrailC. UniversalbottomrailD. Trexbalusters(mustalsouseappropriatestairbalusterspacer)See page 3 for “How to Install Standard Stair Railing”.

PostsleevesWILL NEED TO BE CUT.A.Pressure-treatedpostwithTrexpostsleeve

NOTE: » Only for use with 4" x 4" (102 mm x 102 mm) post sleeve. » Trex post mounts cannot be used with Transcend

cocktail design.B. Deckboardtoprail(1x6or2x6).NOTE: Enhance or Escapes

cannot be used.C. UniversaltoprailD. UniversalbottomrailE. Trexbalusters(mustalsouseappropriatestairbalusterspacer)See page 7 for “How to Install Cocktail Stair Railing”.

CuttingpostsleevesisNOTrequired.Ensurebothtopandbottompost/postsleevesaretallenoughtoaccommodatetoprailand2"x4"(51mmx102mm).A. Pressure-treatedpost/Trexpostsleeve,Trexpostmount/Trexpostsleeve,orJoist

mountpost/Trexpostsleeve(INSIDEMOUNTONLY)B. 2"x4"(51mmx102mm)topraiC. UniversaltoprailD. UniversalbottomrailE. TrexbalustersSee page 8 for “How to Install Traditional Stair Railing”.

NOTES: » If using Round or Square Aluminum Balusters, follow desired railing style instructions found above, substituting correct

baluster spacer for type of baluster being used.

POST SLEEVES

WILL NEED TO BE CUT

A

B

D

C

E

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B

D

C

E

Cocktail

Standard

A

B

D

C

E

Traditional

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Installing Pressure-Treated Posts» PLEASE REFER TO

LOCAL BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO ATTACHING PRESSURE TREATED POSTS.

» PRESSURE TREATEDPOSTS MUST BEINSTALLED ON INSIDEOF STAIR STRINGERAND AT NOSE OF STAIRTREAD.

» POST TO POST SPAN WILL BE LESS THAN 6' OR 8'.PRIOR TO INSTALLING POSTS CALCULATE POSTTO POST SPAN USING A MAXIMUM RAIL LENGTHREQUIRED AND THE ANGLE (32°-37°) AT WHICH THERAILS WILL BE INSTALLED. DO NOT INSTALL STAIRPOSTS AT 6' OR 8' SPAN, AS STAIR RAILINGS WILLTHEN BE TOO SHORT.

» Attachpostsusingcodeapprovedhardwareandalsouseaddedblocking.

» Boltscanbecountersunkflushwithframingtoallowforfasciaattachment.

» Inmostcases,apostandpostsleevelongerthan39"(991mm) willbeneededonthelowersectionofstairrailtoaccommodatestairangle.

NOTE: Blocking can be added for extra strength.

Installing Post Sleeve Skirts and Post Sleeves2. Slidepostsleeveskirtover

postanddowntorestondeckingsurface.Slidepostsleeveoverpostandpositioninsidepostsleeveskirt.

NOTE: Shims can be used toplumb post sleeves.

Measuring and Cutting Bottom Stair Rail

3. Ifusingstandardbalusters,placea1"(254mm)deckboardonthenoseofthestairtread.Ifusingaluminumbalusters,useascrappieceofwoodmeasuringatleast1-11/16"thick,andplaceonthenoseofthestairtread.

4. Snapbalusterspacerintobottomstairrailandlaybottomstairrailontopofthedeckboard

5. Usethelowerandupperstairposttosetthelengthofthebottomstairrail.Ensurethatbalusterspacerholesarespacedevenlybetweenposts.Alsoallowforaminimumof1-1/2"(292mm)ateachendofthestairrailforbracketplacementandbalusterclearance.Markrailatpostintersections.

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Stair Post1

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2

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3

1" (2.5 cm)

Standard BalustersStandard Balusters Aluminum BalustersAluminum Balusters

1 11/16" (4.3 cm)

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Marking Location for Foot Block to Bottom Rail

6. Markapproximatelocationforfootblock,allowingameasurementof4"maximum.Invertthebottomrail,andatmarkedlocationdrillaholeusinga3/16"drillbitinthecenterofthechannel.Footblockistobeinstalledatlaststep.Forspansover6'incommercialapplications,markanddrilltwolocationsspacedevenlyapartfortwofootblocks.

Cutting Bottom Stair Rail and Baluster Spacer7. Keepingbalusterspacerin

rail,cutalongmarks.

NOTES: » If using rail gaskets,

subtract 1/16” fromeach end and cut.

» KEEP BALUSTER SPACERIN RAIL WHEN CUTTING. CUT VERY CAREFULLY TO NOTBREAK BALUSTER SPACER.

Attaching RSB’s for Bottom Stair Rail

8. Removebalusterspacerfrombottomrailandplacerailinbetweenposts,keepingrailondeckboard.

9. Markbothpostsoninsidechannelofthebottomstairrail.Removebottomstairrail.

10. ForUPPERpost–installRSB FLAT SIDE DOWN,ABOVE MARKED LINE,usingtwowoodscrewsprovided.TakesecondRSB,turnupsidedownandinterlockintofirstRSB.

11. ForLOWERpost–installRSB FLAT SIDE UP, ABOVEMARKED LINE,usingtwowoodscrewsprovided.TakesecondRSB,turnupsidedownandinterlockintofirstRSB.

Attaching Bottom (Universal) Stair Rail12. LiftbottomstairrailsoRSB’s

areinthechannelandattachwith3self-drillingscrewsprovided.UsethethreeouterholesinRSBtoattachscrews.

Tip: Deckboardcanbeplacedunderneathbottomstairrailtohelpholdrailfirmlyinplacewhileattaching.

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4" (10 cm)

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Upper Post Location - Bottom Rail

Lower Post Location - Bottom Rail

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IMPORTANT NOTE IF INSTALLING ALUMINUM BALUSTERS: IfnecessarycutaluminumbalusteradaptorstripatappropriatelengthtoensurethiscanbefullyseatedintothebottomstairrailwithoutinterferingwiththeRSBs.

13. Snapbottombalusterspacerintobottomstairrail.

14. Placetwobalustersintobottomstairrailateachendclosesttothepost.andensurethesebalustersareparalleltoposts.

Tip: Useclampstohelpholdbalustersinplace.

Measuring and Cutting Top Stair Rail and Baluster Spacer

15. Snapbalusterspacerintotopstairrail.Positiontopstairrailontobalusters,ensuringbalustersarefullyseatedinrail(positiontosideofpost),andENSUREthatbalustersarespacedevenlyANDparallelwithpost.Alsoallowforaminimumof1-1/2"(292mm)ateachendofthestairrailforbracketplacementandbalusterclearance.

16. Markrailatpostintersection.

17. Removetoprail,keepingbalusterspacerinrail,andcutalongmarks.

NOTES: » If using rail gaskets, subtract

1/16” from each end and cut.» KEEP BALUSTER SPACER IN

RAIL WHEN CUTTING. CUTVERY CAREFULLY IN ORDERTO NOT BREAK BALUSTER SPACER.

18. Removebalusterspacerfromtopstairrailandplacerailinbetweenpostsontopofbalusters,ENSURINGthatbalus-tersremainparalleltopost.

19. Markbothpostsoninsidechannelofthetopstairrail.Removetopstairrail.

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20. ForUPPERpost–installRSBFLAT SIDE DOWN BELOWMARKED LINE,usingtwowoodscrewsprovided.TakesecondRSB,turnupsidedownandinterlockintofirstRSB.

21.ForLOWERpost-installRSB FLAT SIDE UP BELOWMARKED LINE,usingtwowoodscrewsprovided.TakesecondRSB,turnupsidedownandinterlockintofirstRSB.

Installing Inverted Top Baluster Spacer and Placing Balusters

22. Placeinvertedtopbalusterspaceronbottomrailrail/balusterspacer,ensuringthatbalusterholeslineup.Installbalustersintobottomstairrail.

Attaching Top Stair Rail

23. PlacetopstairrailonRSB’s(ensuringbalustersarealsoinchannelofrail).Attachwith3self-drillingscrewsprovided.UsethethreeouterholesinRSBtoattachscrews.

24. Slidebalusterspacerupandsnapintotoprail.

Installing Optional Gaskets25. Stairrailgasketsare

designedtofitatslopesof32°to37°.Gasketsarelabeledinordertoensurecorrectlocation.

Attaching Post Caps and Installing Foot Block 26. Securepostcapswith

siliconeorPVCadhesive.Attachfootblockperfootblockinstructions.

NOTE: Clean-up any excess adhesive before it dries.

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Upper Post Location -

Top Rail

(view from under rail)

(view from under rail)

Lower Post Location -

Top Rail

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Universal RailStair GasketLocations

STR T2 B1

STR T1 B2

STR T1 B2

STR T2 B1

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IMPORTANT NOTES:» Onlyforusewith

pressure-treated4x4post(3.5"nominalsquare)and4"x4"(102mmx102mm)postsleeve.TrexpostmountsorjoistmountpostscannotbeusedwithTrexTranscendstairrailing.CuttingpostandpostsleeveonlyappliestoCocktailstylerailing.

» DO NOT CUT POST/POST SLEEVES UNTIL TOPRAIL IS FULLY INSTALLED. THE DECK BOARD USEDIN TRANSCEND STAIR COCKTAIL RAILING WILLNEED TO TERMINATE AT THE TOP OF THE POST ASSHOWN ABOVE. THE DECK BOARD WILL HAVE TO BEINSTALLED INTO THE SIDE OF THE POST IN THESEAREAS USING 2 APPROPRIATE COMPOSITE DECKINGSCREWS – PRE-DRILLING IS RECOMMENDED.

Installing Pressure-treated Posts, Post Sleeves, and Skirts 1. See instructions on page 3. See notes on page 7 regarding

not cutting post/post sleeve.

Measuring and Cutting Bottom Stair Rail2. See instructions on page 3.

Marking Location for Foot Block on Bottom Rail3. See instructions on page 4.

Attaching RSB’s for Bottom Stair Rail4. See instructions on page 4.

Attaching Bottom (Universal) Stair Rail5. See instructions on page 4.

IMPORTANT NOTE: REMEMBER TO INVERT UNIVERSAL TOP RAIL BEFORE MARKING AND CUTTING

Measuring and cutting Top Stair Rail6. See instructions on page 5.

Measuring and Cutting Deck Board

7. Usingthecuttoprailastemplate,cutdeckboardatupperpostlocationatsameangleasthetoprail.Leaveagenerousamountofdeckboardmaterialatlowerpostlocationasthiswillallowforoverhangandcanbecutlater.

Attaching RSB’s for Top Stair Rail8. See instructions on page 6.

Installing Inverted Top Baluster Spacer and Placing balusters9. See instructions on page 6.

DONOTSLIDETOPBALUSTERSPACERINTOPLACEYET.

Attaching Top Stair Rail10.See instructions on page 6.

Cutting Lower Post/Post Sleeve

11. Cutpostandpostsleevestoproperanglesocutisflushwiththetoprail.Becarefultonotcuttoprail.

Attaching Deck Board to Top Stair Rail and Securing Balusters

12. PlacedeckboardontoprailandattachboardtopostsusingtwoTrexrecommendedcompositedeckingscrews(usetwoscrewspereachpost).

NOTE: At upper post location pre-drilling is recommended and install screws perpendicular to the post.

13. Secureboardtotop(universal)railfromundersideofrailintobottomofdeckboardwith1-5/8"(41mm)pan-headscrews(notprovided) approximatelyevery16".

NOTE: balusters can be shifted out of the way if necessary.

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Top stair rail

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Installing Pressure-treated Posts, Post Sleeves, and Skirts 1. See instructions on page 3.

Measuring and Cutting Bottom Stair Rail2. See instructions on page 3.

Marking Location for Foot Block on Bottom Rail3. See instructions on page 4.

Attaching RSB’s for Bottom Stair Rail4. See instructions on page 4.

Attaching Bottom (Universal) Stair Rail5. See instructions on page 4.

IMPORTANT NOTE: REMEMBER TO INVERT UNIVERSAL TOP RAIL BEFORE MARKING AND CUTTING

Measuring and cutting Top Stair Rail6. See instructions on page 5.

Measuring and Cutting 2x4

7. Usingthecuttoprailastemplate,cut2x4atsameangleandlengthofthetoprail.

Attaching RSB’s for Top Stair Rail8. See instructions on page 6.

Installing Inverted Top Baluster Spacer and Placing Balusters9. See instructions on page 6.

DONOTSLIDETOPBALUSTERINTOPLACEYET.

Attaching Top Stair Rail10. See instructions on page 6.

Attaching 2x4 to Top Stair Rail and Securing Balusters

11. Pre-drillapilotholeandtoenail2-1/2"(6.4cm)compositedeckscrewateachendof2x4intopostonbacksideofstairrail(sidenotfacingdecking).

12. Secure2x4totop(universal)railfromundersideofrailintobottomof2x4with1-5/8”pan-headscrews(notprovided)approximatelyevery16".

NOTE: Balusters can be shifted out of the way if necessary.

13. Slidebalusterspacerupandsnapintotoprail.

Installing Optional Gaskets 14. See instructions on page 6.

NOTE: top gaskets may have to be trimmed to fi t properly.

Attaching Post Caps and Installing Foot Block15. See instructions on page 6.

14. Slidebalusterspacerupandsnapintotoprail.

Installing Optional Gaskets 15. See instructions on page 6.

NOTE: Top gaskets may have tobe trimmed to fi t properly.

Installing Foot Block

16. See instructions on page 6.

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