Installation Guide

15
5
1/4 in (0.6 cm)
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 Universal Fasteners
3. Insert fastener into grooved edge of deck board.
4. Align screw hole in fastener with center of joist. Continue
along the length of the board at every joist.
NOTE: Screw only half way down. DO NOT fully tighten.
Installing Second Board
5. Slide second board into place, making sure fasteners fit
into groove. Install the next universal fastener on the other
side of the second board in the same manner as Steps 3
and 4.
DO NOT fully tighten the screw.
Complete Installation
6. Tighten screws on fasten-
ers in first row. Proceed
with Steps 3 through 5,
tightening down each row
after board that follows is
in place. Be sure to use a
long #1 square bit.
Installing the Last Board
Option 1:
Using a Fascia Board
7a. 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
7b. 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.
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7a
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7b
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Start clip Universal fastener
HOW TO INSTALL DECKING
HOW TO INSTALL TREX HIDEAWAY
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UNIVERSAL HIDDEN FASTENERS
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