Instructions / Assembly

IMPORTANT: Water test prior to installation of decking and again after decking is installed.
For questions, visit our website at trexrainescape.com or contact us at 1-877-348-1385
TOOLS: Scissors or utility knife, staple gun, caulk gun (Fig. 1).
PREP: Read all instructions completely before beginning.
Place a midspan nailer on the underside of joist to keep them straight.
STEP ONE: Installing the Trex RainEscape Downspout
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• Downspout should extend 1” into gutter: cut or extend as necessary.
STEP TWO: Installing the Trex RainEscape Trough
/htooms eht taht erusne ,lairetam hguort epacsEniaR xerT eht htiw gnikrow nehW •
shiny side always faces up. Do Not Seam Or Overlap The Troughs
To Extend Its Length
• Line up the 1-1/2” score with the second joist.
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ort gnirusne gnihsafl ro gnidis gnitsixe rednu hguort fo ”3 edils regdel eht tA •
sits on top of ledger board.
• Place first staple at ledger board on inside joist to tack trough (Fig. 4).
• Unroll trough to downspout using 1-1/2” score mark on inside joist as guide.
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edge of trough (fold tab down) to prevent wicking (Fig. 5).
• To remove memory from sheet, backroll the last few inches of the trough (Fig. 6).
no elpats dnoces ecalp dna desaeler si yromem gnirusne thgit hguort lluP •
inside joist through downspout (Fig. 7).
hguort fo egde eht pu gninil elihw tuopsnw
od otni hguort a mrof ,tsioj edistuo nO •
with outside of joist. Place third staple through trough and downspout on outside
joist (Fig. 8).
htooms hguort fo htgnel eritne gnipeek thgit tsioj edistuo dna regdel ta renroc lluP •
and wrinkle-free; place fourth staple on outside joist at ledger (Fig. 9).
gnirusne draob regdel ta hguort no retaw fo puc ruop ,epols tcerroc rof tset oT •
water runs to downspout.
• Continue stapling every 6” to 8” from ledger to downspout on both joists to secure.
STEP THREE: Remaining Joists
• Follow Step Two for remaining joists (Fig. 10).
STEP FOUR: Tape all Seams
• Trim excess trough at seams, keeping overlap (Fig. 11).
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NOTE: Trex RainEscape Caulk can be used instead of tape, if preferred. If using
caulk, caulk must be applied between ALL product overlaps and between product
and joist on perimeter of deck.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (for standard rectangular decks)
For non-standard deck sizes or special features, please reference the installation
guide or contact our Trex RainEscape Specialist at 1-877-348-1385.
DO NOT staple Trex RainEscape products anywhere other
than over or into floor joists, ledgers, rim joists, headers, etc.
DO NOT over drive double thread screws.
DO NOT use spiked hidden fastners. Call Trex RainEscape
(1-877-348-1385) for directions.
DO NOT stand anywhere other than directly on top of floor joists,
ledgers, rim joists or headers as the Trex RainEscape system
will not support you.
DO NOT pre-drill decking on the Trex RainEscape product.
DO NOT use pneumatic guns that shoot fasteners at an angle other than 90˚
DO make sure your joists
are straight and square.
Gutters should have
outlets every 12’ to 14’.
Make sure material is
covered with decking.
Make sure all joists and
beams are covered with
Trex RainEscape tape.
DO make sure the
trough is wrinkle-free
and has proper fall
to the downspout.
Check with local
agencies for permits
and codes prior
to any electrical
installation.
Fig.1 Fig.2 Fig.3
Fig.4 Fig.5 Fig.6
Fig.7 Fig.8 Fig.9
Fig.10 Fig.11 Fig.12
DON’TS
DO’S
towards open deck bay (Fig. 3).
DECK DRAINAGE SYSTEM