Installation Guide

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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GENERAL INFORMATION
SAFETY
When working on any construction project, you should
wear protective clothing and safety equipment. Wear
safety glasses, gloves, a dust mask and long sleeves,
particularly when cutting in confined spaces.
Trex
®
decking and railing are heavier and more flexible
than wood. DO NO
T
try to lift the same quantity of Trex
boards as you would traditional lumber. Go to Trex.com
for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Screw and nail guns
provide a quick and easy
way to fasten Trex.
TOOLS
You can create intricate shapes, profiles, and patterns
with Trex. Most installments require no special tools.
For best results, use carbide-tipped blades and router
bits.
When using a miter saw, we recommend a 10" - 12"
(25.4 cm - 30.5 cm) saw blade with 40 teeth or less.
When cutting Trex Transcend
®
Railing or Trex Escapes
®
,
we recommend using a 60-tooth carbide-tipped blade.
Install Trex recommended fasteners with standard
power drills.
The pneumatic gun by Tiger Claw
®
* is designed to
dramatically decrease the time it takes to install a
deck. Strong, lightweight, and durable, the gun uses
Trex Hideaway
®
fasteners. Trex Gun Pail includes
900-count connector clips and TC-SG collated
pneumatic screws.
Trex routs
beautifully to give
extremely crisp
edges. The groove
cutter/router bit is
used with the Trex
Hideaway fastener
system.
CAUTION
DO NOT rout balusters, 4" x 4" (10.2 cm x
10.2 cm) Trex Railpost
™
and Trex Escapes profiles.
Routing will change the surface of Trex products.
TREX TRANSCEND
®
CARE AND CLEANING GUIDE
All exterior building materials require cleaning. Periodic cleaning of Trex Transcend
®
decking and railing will
maintain the beauty of the deck. Periodically removing pollen and other debris from the deck surface will help
reduce mold growth on the biofilm.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Dirt and Debris
The affected area should be sprayed off with a hose to remove surface debris. Use warm
soapy water and a soft bristle brush to remove dirt and debris from the embossing
pattern.
Chalk Lines
High permanence chalk lines may discolor the surface. Use only Irwin Strait-Line
®
*
Dust-Off Marking Chalk (purple), available at Irwin.com
Tannins Due to Debris
Remove all debris from the deck using a hose or broom. Once the deck surface is
dry, apply a “deck brightener”** to the deck as directed by the manufacturer. Deck
brighteners contain oxalic acid, which will remove tannins.
Ice and Snow
A plastic shovel may be used to remove snow from the deck. Use calcium chloride or
rock salt to melt the snow and ice from the deck surface.
Oil/Grease/Food
All food spills should be removed as soon as possible. The surface must be cleaned
within seven days to maintain the stain warranty. To remove, spray off with a hose
and use warm, soapy water and a soft bristle brush to remove spills from the embossing
pattern.
Mold and Mildew
If debris such as pollen and dirt is allowed to remain on the deck surface, mold can
feed on the biofilm. Using a hose and warm soapy water with a soft bristle brush is
recommended to remove the food source and mold.
Using a Pressure Washer
A 1500 psi power washer may be used on Transcend shell surface to remove dirt
and debris. Use a fan tip at least 4" (10.2 cm) away from the shell when you are using a
power washer.
Maintaining Transcend
®
Railing
NEVER use acetone or other solvents on Trex Transcend railing to maintain the beauty of
the surface. For white railings, we suggest using Magic Eraser
®
.*** For colored railings, a
sponge with soap and hot water is all that should be needed.
Concrete or Stucco Dust
Scrub with a long handled medium soft brush with soap and water. Then pressure
wash using guidelines above. If pressure washer has soap attachment, use this.
THOROUGHLY RINSE. If not rinsed properly, the water when allowed to dry will have
residue and will need to be cleaned a second time.
*Tiger Claw is a registered trademark of Tiger Claw, Inc.
*Strait-Line is a registered trademark of Irwin Industrial Tool Company.
**Use of products containing bleach or acid will lighten the surface of Trex. Use in an inconspicuous area to determine whether you like the effect.
Neither product will affect the structural integrity of Trex.
***Magic Eraser is a registered trademark of The Procter and Gamble Company.