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 Trex Elevations system requires a
minimum of 2 people.
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INSTALL ELEVATIONS MID-SPAN
JOIST BLOCKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF
THE JOIST TO ALLOW ROOM FOR
THE TROUGH
TREX TAPE
TREX
TAPE
TREX 4"
TAPE
TREX 4"
TAPE
TREX 4"
TAPE
TREX 4"
TAPE
INSTALLATION USING TREX ELEVATIONS STEEL JOIST SYSTEM
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RECOMMENDED METHOD
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Take 3-4" strips of our Trex 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.
(See 2A).
CUT 3” -6” STRIPS OF DOUBLE-SIDED TREX RAINESCAPE
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 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.
DOUBLE SIDED TAPE INSTALLATION METHOD3
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2A
ELEVATIONS SYSTEM