Installation Guide

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
Trex Installation Guide
CONTENTS
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NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.
What’s New for 2023:
Page 10 – Added new product information
Page 31 – Updated color palette
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®
,
Transcend
®
and Select
®
railing products, visit
www.trex.com/products/railing
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Support at the top right of the page,
then Literature Center, to review
installation instructions for specific
Trex lighting, post mounts, joist mount
post, and all railing products.
This will ensure you are using the most
up-to-date installation instructions with
these products.
SECTION ONE: General Information
Safety ....................................................................................................... 3
Tools ......................................................................................................... 3
Care and Cleaning .............................................................................. 4
SECTION TWO: Planning Ahead
Trex
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Decking ........................................................................................ 7
Installing Trex
Lattice ........................................................................ 7
Railing (Including ADA Handrail) ................................................ 7
Trex
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DeckLighting™ .......................................................................... 7
Trex
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RainEscape
®
Drainage System .......................................... 7
Installing Hot Tubs, Planters, and Seating ............................... 8
Installing Fireplaces and/or Fire Pits ......................................... 8
Installing a Trex
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Pergola™ ............................................................... 8
Installing Trex
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Spiral Stairs™ ......................................................... 8
Installing Trex
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Outdoor Kitchens™ ............................................. 8
SECTION THREE: Decking
Decking, Fascia, and Fastener SKUs ........................................ 10
Decking and Fascia Recommended Fasteners .....................11
Trex Fascia Installation Recommendations ...........................12
Framing and Fastening Tips .........................................................14
Rooftop and Sleeper Deck Systems .........................................15
Metal Framing Requirements and Gapping ..........................16
Code Compliance .............................................................................. 17
Gapping and Overhang ..................................................................18
Important Notes Before Installing Trex Decking ...................19
Routing Square-Edged Boards for Trex Hideaway
Hidden Fasteners ...............................................................................19
Abutted Board Attachment Requirements ...........................19
Trex Hideaway® One-Step Hidden Fastener Tool
Instructions .................................................................................... 20
Installing Trex Transcend
®
, Enhance
®
, Select
®
Decking without One-Step Tool ............................................ 22
Replacing Decking .......................................................................... 23
Spanning Requirements For Trex Stairs ................................24
Installing Trex Stair Treads
Installed with Hidden Fasteners ............................................25
SECTION FOUR: Warranties
Trex® Decking & Fascia Limited Warranty .............................27
Trex® Fasteners Limited Warranty ............................................29
Color Palette ........................................................................................31