Installation Guide

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TROUGH
TROUGH
WIRE
WIRE
SIDE VIEW
DECKING
SIDE VIEW
JOIST JOIST JOIST JOIST
21B
21A
20. DOUBLE EXTENDED
DECKS (OVER 19')
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Place downspouts on the opposite
ends from where the existing deck
and the deck extension meet.
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Install a trough from the blocking of the extension
to the downspout.
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Tape all seams & edges as per previous instructions.
PLACE DOWNSPOUTS ON THE ENDS
PLACE BLOCKING BETWEEN JOIST TO BEST
UTILIZE 12' OR 16' TROUGH MATERIAL
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21. RUNNING WIRES OR OBSTRUCTIONS
THROUGH TROUGH OR DOWNSPOUT
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Two ways to run wire through Trex Rainescape system:
#1 PENETRATION THROUGH TROUGH
» Pick bay for penetration.
» Mark near joist where wire will penetrate. Keeping it
close to joist helps with connection point and hole is
at highest point of trough. (21A)
CUT OUT THE END OF DOWNSPOUT
AROUND THE POST
SLIDE A SCRAP PIECE OF TROUGH
MATERIAL OVER THE CUT-OUT
TAPE AROUND POST
AND PATCH AREA
CREATE TABS
ON THE PATCH
19. MODIFYING DOWNSPOUT
FOR OBSTRUCTIONS
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Trace the obstruction on the
downspout and remove the
material with a knife. (19A)
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Cut a patch of trough material 2" larger than the
opening and create flaps on patch as per previous
instructions (obstructions and posts) and slide over
the top of the obstruction. (19B)
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Use caulk as necessary. Tape over seams starting
at bottom of patch, then up patch overlapping layers
to ensure a water tight seal. (19C)
19A
19B
19C
MODIFICATIONS & SPECIAL CASES
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