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INSTALLATION GUIDE
TREX INSTALLATION GUIDE
CONTENTS
SECTION ONE: General Information
Safety ......................................................................................5
Tools ........................................................................................5
Care and Cleaning ..................................................................6
SECTION TWO: Planning Ahead
Trex Decking ...........................................................................9
Railing (Including ADA Handrail) ..........................................9
Trex Lighting ...........................................................................9
Trex
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RainEscape
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Drainage System ...................................9
Installing Hot Tubs, Planters, and Seating ...........................9
Installing Fireplaces and/or Fire Pits ...................................9
Installing a Pergola ...............................................................10
Installing Trex
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Spiral Stairs™ .............................................10
Installing Trex
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Outdoor Kitchens™ ...................................10
Special Patterns ...................................................................10
SECTION THREE: Lighting
How to Install Trex
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DeckLighting
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Outdoor Lighting SKUs ......................................................12
Parts List/Tools Needed ................................................... 13
Lighting and Wiring Overview ..........................................13
Helpful Tips ....................................................................... 13
General Information ......................................................... 14
Pla nning ............................................................................. 14
Installing Wiring ................................................................14
Making Connections ........................................................ 14
Timer Operation Instructions .......................................... 15
Installing Post Cap Lights ................................................ 15
Installing Deck Rail Lights ................................................ 15
Installing Riser Lights .......................................................16
Installing Recessed Deck Lights .....................................16
How to Install Trex
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LandscapeLighting
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Parts List/Tools Needed ................................................... 17
Helpful Tips ........................................................................ 17
How to Install Trex Well Light, Path Lights, and
Multifunction Lights ..................................................... 18
How to Install Trex Spotlight ............................................ 19
How to Program Dimmer Remote.................................. 20
How to Install Signature
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Post Cap Light
Parts List/Tools Needed ................................................... 21
Helpful Tips ........................................................................ 21
Installing Post Cap Lights ................................................ 21
How to Install Trex Wedge Deck Rail Light
Parts List/Tools Needed .................................................. 23
Helpful Tips ....................................................................... 23
Installing Post Lamps ...................................................... 23
SECTION FOUR: Decking
Decking, Porch Flooring & Fascia SKUs ............................ 26
Decking and Fascia Recommended Fasteners .................27
Trex
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Fascia Installation Recommendations .................... 28
Framing and Fastening Tips ............................................... 28
Rooftop and Sleeper Deck Systems .................................. 30
Code Compliance ................................................................. 31
Gapping and Overhang ....................................................... 32
Stairs .................................................................................... 33
How to Install Decking
Tips for Installing a Trex Hideaway
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Hidden Fastening
System (Stainless Steel or Universal) .............................. 34
Installing Angled Deck Boards in Corners .................... 34
How to Butt Seams.......................................................... 34 .
Routing Square Edged Boards ....................................... 34
How to Install Trex Hideaway Universal Hidden Fasteners
Parts List/Tools Needed ................................................ 35
Installing Start Clips and First Board............................. 35
Installing Universal Fasteners ........................................ 35
Installing Second Board .................................................. 35
Complete Installation ...................................................... 35
Installing Last Board
Option 1: Using Fascia Board ...................................... 35
Option 2: With Deck Board Overhang ........................ 36
Option 3: Face Screwing both Decking and Fascia ... 36
How to Install Trex Escapes
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Boards with Trex
Hideaway Universal Fasteners ........................................ 36
How to Replace Trex Boards Installed with Trex
Hideaway Universal Fasteners ....................................... 36
How to Install Stair Treads ..................................................37
Option 1: Face Screw ........................................................37
Option 2: Using 2x4 Wood Support Blocks ....................37
How to Install Trex Transcend
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Porch Floorboards
Parts List/Tools Needed ................................................ 38
Installing Start Clips and First Porch Board ................. 38
Installing Trex Hideaway Universal Hidden Fasteners . 38
Installing Second Porch Board ....................................... 38
Installing Last Porch Board ............................................ 39
Option 1: Using Fascia Board ...................................... 39
Option 2: With Porch Board Overhang ...................... 39
How to Install Porch Stair Treads ...................................... 39
Option 1: Hidden Fasteners and Face Screwing ........... 39
Option 2: Hidden Fasteners and 2x4 Foot Blocks ........ 39
Location and Installation of Surface Mount
Post – Decking ................................................................. 40
Parts List/Tools and Materials Needed ........................ 40
How to Install Post Mounts on Pressure-Treated
Wood Framing .............................................................. 40
Corner Post Installation .......................................... 40
Line Post Installation ................................................ 41
How to Install Guide Blocks ............................................. 41
How to Install Railing System of Choice ........................ 42
Location and Installation of Post Mounts – Concrete ..... 42
Parts List/Tools Needed ................................................ 42
Pre-drill Holes .................................................................. 42
How to Install Guide Blocks ............................................ 43
How to Install Railing System of Choice ........................ 43
How to Install Joist Mount Posts
Parts List/Tools Needed ................................................ 44
Inside Mount
Front Rim Plate – Between Joists .............................. 45
Front Rim Plate – Next to Joist ................................... 45
Side Joist ...................................................................... 46
Joist Mount Post – Inside Mount/
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