Installation Guide

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
HELPFUL TIPS
3
DO'S
Make all joists straight
and square.
Add outlets to gutter
every 12' - 14'.
Cover all joists and blocking
with trough material,
then tape.
Cover the Trex RainEscape
system with deck boards.
Ensure the troughs and
downspouts are dry and
clear of debris before
applying tape.
DON'TS
Do not staple Trex RainEscape products anywhere
other than into or over floor joists, ledger, rim joists,
or headers.
Do not use spiked hidden fasteners, or any fastener
without a flat base to provide pressure to butyl tape.
Call a Trex RainEscape Specialist at 1-877-348-1385
for recommendations.
Do not over drive double thread screws.
Do not stand anywhere other than the top of the
floor joists, ledger, rim joists, or headers. The Trex
RainEscape system can not support body weight.
Do not use nails to attach the deck boards above
the Trex RainEscape system.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
HELPFUL TIPS
SNOW BUILD-UP
Snow will sit on decking until it melts and then it will run through the system.
LEAVES
If leaves and debris accumulate in the troughs, a standard washing or a hard rain
will clean out the system.
IF THE TAPE WILL NOT STICK
In areas, such as the perimeter, brick or stucco, where the Trex RainEscape tape will
not stick, use the Trex RainEscape caulking to adhere the material.
CAUTION
Do not splice trough material. If the trough material is spliced it must be replaced.
Do not try to repair any damage with the Trex RainEscape tape.
For questions, visit our website at
trexrainescape.com or contact us at 1-877-348-1385
TREX RAINESCAPE IS EASIER
TO INSTALL WITH TWO PEOPLE