TREX® FENCING

a. Leave a 1 /16” gap between the picket and post.
b. Raise the picket off the ground 1 to 2 inches.
c. Fasten with two fasteners on each picket at each
cross member.
Note: Trex recommends “ballistic screw nails” 1½” long for a fast,
clean look, but other stainless fasteners of this length may be
substituted & suitable for the installation.
D. Add pickets across the cross member using the
desired pattern. Be sure to leave a 1 /16” gap between
pickets if you choose the privacy method.
e. The last picket may need to be ripped to fit into
the system.
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insTAllATion insTrUcTions
a. Cut each cross member cover at the exact length and
angle at the brackets.
b. When cutting the cross member it is best to use heavy duty
scissors or tin snips. If you choose to use a saw, add a piece
of 2x4 blocking at the cut line for stability.
c. Place the covers over each 2x4 and bracket. There is no
need to fasten the cover to the 2x4.
a. Place Post Caps onto the post.
b. Caps may be secured using adhesive or a finish nail.
steP 6: install cross member coVers
steP 7: Hang tHe PicKets
1 - 2”
1/16”
steP 8: install Post caPs
Privacy method shadowbox method
a.
b.
Ripped
Picket
5x5 Trex fence post (2)
Surroundings gate frame kit
Surroundings pickets (to cover frame)
Pressure-treated 2x4s cut to length (3)
Cross member covers cut to length (3)
Gate post insert
Post caps (2)
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tools neeDeD surrounDings gate comPonents
before You begin
» Read all instructions before
installation.
38½”
» Follow steps 1 and 2 of Trex
44½”
surroundings Installation
Instructions to 50½ lay out fence
and dig holes.
56½
size oPening
38½”
44½”
50½”
56½”
size opening
oPening WiDtHs WitH corresPonDing 2x4 lengtHs
steP 1: set tHe gate Posts
Note: Due to concrete cure times, set the gate posts 2-3 days before gate is installed.
a. Install gate post insert in hole designated for the hinge post.
The insert does not need to extend beyond the height of the top
gate hinge. The open side of the insert should face away from gate
opening.
b. Fill hole with concrete to 6” below ground level. ensure insert
is plumb and that the center line is aligned with the fence. Allow
concrete to set.
Note: If there is not a fence section on the opposite side of the latch, install latch post
with an insert as well.
PicKets neeDeD
6
7
8
9
b.
a.
cut lengtH for 2x4
6”
33”
39”
45”
51”
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