Installation Guide

HELPFUL TIPS
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and layout considerations to keep in mind
when installing the Trex RainEscape system.
ALWAYS CONSULT WITH THE LOCAL BUILDING CODE OFFICIAL PRIOR TO INSTALLING
THE SYSTEM TO ENSURE YOU ARE MEETING ALL CODE AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
TREX IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPROPER OR NON-RECOMMENDED INSTALLATIONS.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
HELPFUL TIPS
THE TREX RAINESCAPE SYSTEM IS MORE EASILY
INSTALLED WITH TWO PEOPLE WORKING TOGETHER
SNOW BUILD-UP
Snow will sit on decking until it melts and then
it will run through the system.
LEAVES
If leaves and debris accumulate in the troughs, a standard washing
or a hard rain will clean out the system.
IF THE TAPE WILL NOT STICK
In areas, such as the perimeter, brick or stucco, where the Trex RainEscape tape
will not stick, use the Trex RainEscape butyl caulk to adhere the material.
TO ESTIMATE YOUR MATERIALS NEEDS OR FOR QUESTIONS, VISIT OUR WEBSITE
TREXRAINESCAPE.COM OR CONTACT US AT 1-877-348-1385
3 DO make all joists
straight and square
3 DO add outlets
to gutter every
12' - 14'
3 DO cover all joists
and blocking with
trough material,
then butyl tape
3 DO cover the
Trex RainEscape
system with
deck boards
3 DO acclimate the
trough before
installing
3 DO ensure the
troughs and
downspouts are
dry and clear of
debris before
applying tape
3 DO install the
trough material
with the shiny
side up
3 DO use Trex
RainEscape
products only
3 DO use vertical
screw, flat bottomed
clip (if using hidden
fasteners).
DO'S
DON'TS
3 DO NOT staple Trex
RainEscape products
anywhere other than
into or over floor joists,
ledger, rim joists,
or headers
3 DO NOT use nails,
spiked hidden fasteners,
fasteners that go in at
an angle, or any fastener
without a flat base to
provide pressure to
butyl tape
3 DO NOT use Trex
Protect tape or any other
branded tape. Only use
Trex RainEscape 4" tape.
3 DO NOT overdrive
double thread screws
3 DO NOT stand
anywhere other than
the top of the floor
joists, ledger, rim joists,
or headers. The Trex
RainEscape
system can
not support body weight.
3 DO NOT pre-drill the
deck boards while on
the Trex RainEscape
system
3 DO NOT splice the
trough material or it will
need to be replaced