Installation Guide

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TWO METHODS:
1. PREP
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Apply blocking mid-span between joists.
NOTE: To properly install the Trex RainEscape
system over the steel joist system requires a
minimum of two people.
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INSTALL MID-SPAN JOIST BLOCKING
FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE JOIST TO
ALLOW ROOM FOR THE TROUGH
TREX TAPE
TREX
TAPE
TREX
4" BUTYL
TAPE
TREX
4" BUTYL
TAPE
TREX
4" BUTYL
TAPE
TREX
4" BUTYL
TAPE
INSTALLATION USING A STEEL JOIST SYSTEM
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RECOMMENDED METHOD
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Take 3-4" of the Trex RainEscape 4" butyl tape
to hold downspouts to deck joists. Tape on
either side of downspout to secure.
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Instead of using staples, attach the trough
material with tape using the same pattern as
wood joist. (3E)
CUT 3"-4" OF TREX RAINESCAPE 4" BUTYL TAPE
AND PLACE EVERY 16" TO 20" ALONG THE JOIST
& PERIMETER, LEAVING BACKING ON
3. TAPE AROUND JOIST AND PERIMETER
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Cut 3" - 6" strips of the Trex RainEscape 4"
butyl 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.
TREX RAINESCAPE 4" BUTYL TAPE INSTALLATION METHOD3
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2A
STEEL JOIST SYSTEM
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