Installation Guide

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Bump stop tab
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1/4 " (0.6 cm)
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Start clip Connector clip
HOW TO INSTALL DECKING
HOW TO INSTALL TREX HIDEAWAY
®
STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS
PARTS
TOOLS NEEDED
NOTE: Maximum spacing of deck boards using the Hideaway
system is 16 in (40.6 cm) on center. Fasteners provide 1/4 in
(0.6 cm) gap when installed correctly.
Installing Start Clips and First Board
1. Install start clips on edge of ledger board, centered on each
joist. Secure clips with screws.
2. Push grooved edge of deck board into start clips. Important:
First deck board MUST be straight and well secured.
Installing Stainless Steel Connector Clips
3. Insert connector clip into grooved edge of deck board at
approximate 45 degree angle by seating the teeth in the
top of the groove.
4. Center connector clip on joist and secure with screw
(provided) at 45° angle while standing on board and
applying pressure to clip. Install one connector clip on
each joist. Connector clips MUST be vertical to deck
boards with screws securing clips in board’s grooved edge.
Installing Second Board
5. With next deck board in position and 2 in (5.1 cm) from
connector clips, push the boards with enough force to fully
seat the clips in its grooved edge. Check gaps between
boards. Fully engaged, the connector clip’s bump stop tab
provides a consistent 1/4 in (0.6 cm) gap.
Installing the Last Board
Option 1:
Using a Fascia Board
6a. Pre-drill pilot holes at an
angle through grooved
edge of deck board into
ledger board. Install
2-1/2 in (6.4 cm) deck-
ing screw using pilot
holes to secure. Attach
a fascia board flush with
deck surface.
Option 2:
With Deck Board Overhang
6b. Pre-drill pilot holes at
45° angle from below
deck surface through rim
joist. Seat last board into
fasteners overhanging rim
joist. Secure last board
with 2-1/2 in (6.4 cm)
decking screws using
pilot holes. Position fascia
board below overhanging deck board.