Instructions / Assembly

ELEVATIONS SYSTEM
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1. PREP
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Apply blocking mid-span between joists.
NOTE: To properly install the Trex RainEscape
system over the Trex Elevations system requires a
minimum of 2 people.
INSTALL ELEVATIONS MID-SPAN
JOIST BLOCKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF
THE JOIST TO ALLOW ROOM FOR
THE TROUGH
CUT 3” -6” STRIPS OF DOUBLE-SIDED TREX RAINESCAPE
TAPE AND PLACE EVERY 16” TO 20” ALONG THE JOIST &
PERIMETER, LEAVING BACKING ON
REMOVE TAPE BACKING AND PLACE DOWNSPOUTS INTO THE JOIST BAY
INSTALLATION USING THE TREX ELEVATIONS
®
SYSTEM
3. DOWNSPOUTS
» Remove the backing on the double-sided tape and
place the downspout in the joist bay.
» Repeat the process the same as you would in a
standard Trex RainEscape installation.
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2. TAPE AROUND JOIST AND PERIMETER
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Cut 3" - 6" strips of the Trex RainEscape double-
sided tape and place every 16" - 20" along the
joists and perimeter leaving backing on.
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Stagger tape on second layer of trough to keep
flush and level.
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4. TROUGHS
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Remove the backing on the double-sided tape on
one side of the joist and place the first side of the
trough as you would in a standard installation.
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Place new strips of the Trex RainEscape double-
sided tape along the top of the adjoining trough and
install as you would in a standard installation. (4A)
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In order to keep the trough from getting too bulky,
stagger the placement for the second row of tape so
as not to position it on top of the tape below.
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REMOVE TAPE BACKING AND PLACE THE TROUGH
IN THE JOIST BAY AS YOU WOULD IN A
STANDARD INSTALLATION
4A
ADD NEW TAPE TO
THE TOP OF THE
INSTALLED TROUGH
AND PLACE SECOND
TROUGH. REPEAT THE
PROCESS FOR ALL
REMAINING TROUGHS
STAGER TAPE
PLACEMENT FROM
TROUGH TO TROUGH
SEALING
THE SYSTEM
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Tape the
finished system
as you would
for a standard
installation.
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