Trex Railing Installation Video on KuikenBrothers.com

treks transcend railing installation guide standard configuration step 1 install post skirt and post sleeve slide the post skirt over the 4x4 post and rested on the deck surface slide the post sleeve over the already installed pressure treated post the post sleeve should rest on the surface of the deck inside the post skirt note shims may be required if there is slack between the post and the 4x4 pressure treated post step 2 set railing support brackets are SBS set the railing support brackets using the treks Express assembly template place an RSB into the lower rail location with the flat side down place another RSB into the upper location as indicated on the template slide the treks Express assembly template into position resting on top of the skirt use a rubber band to hold the tool in place attach each RSB to the post using screws provided step 3 cut bottom rail and attach adjustable foot block measure between the posts at the top and bottom RSB locations subtract 1/16 of an inch from each end to allow clearance for the optional rail gaskets cut the rails and balusters spacers to length note for the balusters spacer you need to ensure the spacer is equally spaced at the ends to ensure the holes will line up during assembly please cut slowly to avoid chipping Center the adjustable foot block in the underside of the bottom rail using the screws provided fasten the bottom of the foot block into the bottom rail lift the bottom rail up putting the rsps in the channel using screws provided screw down the bracket into the bottom rail extend the base of the foot block to the surface of the deck only after the bottom railing is fully installed put the screws that are provided through the opposite sides of the extended foot block step 4 install balusters spacers and balusters snap one balusters spacer into the bottom rail place the optional treks transcend bottom rail gasket on each end of the bottom rail place the second balusters spacer on top of the first upside down with the legs facing upward pass the balusters through the holes of the balusters spacers into the bottom rail note balusters are pre-cut to the correct length due to our innovative balusters spacer system new looks and styles can be created such as the treks transcend contemporary configurations shown here with hardly any changes to the installation methods to create different looks all that's needed are the desired balusters and the appropriate balusters spacer turn spindles require a square hole balusters spacer while the round and architectural aluminum balusters as spacers featuring ground and slotted openings respectively step 5 attach tough rail to posts place the top rail on the upper RS B's on the post and position the balusters into the channel using screws provided screw up through the top bracket into the top rail raise the ballast or spacer and snap it into place place the optional gaskets on both rails after the railing is secure place the white rubber screw protectors over the screw points to prevent injury by hidden screws secure post cap on the post using a bead of silicone or PVC adhesive around the top of the post sleeve to secure for more information visit Trek's comm Trek's partners comm or call one eight hundred buy tracks

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Keywords: kuiken, trex, transcend, rail, install, large

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Length: 4min 19sec (259 seconds)

Published: Fri Apr 09 2010