Installation Guide

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DECKING

For best results, we recommend the above fasteners,

which work well and provide an attractive appearance.

Unless you are toe screwing, you will not have to pre-

drill when you use these screws. See Framing and

Fastening Tips, page 17.

If any condition occurs which is attributable to the use of

non-recommended fasteners, such condition shall not be

covered under Trex’s Limited Warranty.

* Phillips II Plus High Performance/Pozisquare Composite Decking

Screw.

** FastenMaster

TrapEase

II, and FastenMaster

TrimTop

™

are

registered trademarks of OMG, Inc.

*** Quik Drive

is a registered trademark and Composi-Lok

™

is a

trademark of Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.

**** NailScrews

is a registered trademark of Universal Fastener

Outsourcing, LLC.

***** Dexxter

™

and Scrudini

™

are trademarks of Swan Secure Products, Inc.

DECKING FASTENERS

MINIMUM FASTENER SIZE

SCREWS NAILS

Profile Length No. Length Gauge

1" x 6" 2-1/2" (6.4 cm) #8, #10 2-1/2" (6.4 cm) 12

2" x 6" 3" (7.6 cm) #8, #10 3" (7.6 cm) 12

1" X 6" (2.5 cm X 15.2 cm), 2" x 6" (5.1 cm x 15.2 cm)

FASTENING TIPS FOR TREX ESCAPES

You can fasten Trex Escapes

with the above

fasteners at least 1/2" (1.25 cm) and not more than

4" (10.2 cm) from the board edge without splitting.

You do not have to pre-drill with Trex Escapes.

*Use Trex Universal hideaway hidden

fasteners for Escapes grooved product. Item

#ESCAPESCLIP includes additional screws for

installation.

NOTE: When using pneumatic or battery-operated

nailers, adjust the pressure so that you only shoot

the head of the nail to be ﬂush with the board’s cap.

DO N

T shoot the nail head completely through

the cap.

Phillips II

Plus High

Trex Performance FastenMaster

FastenMaster

Hideaway

Composite TrapEase

II Quik Drive

UFO Dexxter™ TrimTop Scrudini™

Hidden Decking Composite Composi-Lok™ Ballistic Composite Hidden Hand Drive

Fastener Screw* Screw** Deck Screws*** NailScrews

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Transcend

X X X

Accents

X X X X X

Accents X X X X X X

Fire Defense

Brasilia

X X X X X X

Contours

X X X X X

Escapes

X* X X

RECOMMENDED FASTENERS TO USE WITH TREX®

Composite decking is a great alternative to

traditional wood decking. When building your deck

and railing, it is recommended that code-approved

structural material be used as the framing

and joists. Check your local building codes for

restrictions. Trex

cannot be used for structural

applications. DO NO

attach Trex decking directly

to any solid surface or watertight system. See

Sleeper Systems on page 18. In most cases, install

fasteners at a 90° angle (perpendicular to the

board).

At board ends on the

deck's edge, you can

install screws placed

perpendicularly at

the recommended

distance—at least

1" (2.5 cm) and

not more than 4"

(10.2 cm) from the

board edge and

side—without

splitting the board.

Trex does not have a linear grain like wood does

and will not split if fasteners are started 1-1/4"

(3.2 cm) from the

board edges and

angled into the joist.

One inch (2.5 cm)

will work but you

should pre-drill the

hole ﬁrst. Pre-

drilling will reduce

the probability of

splitting and

dimpling near the fastener head.

See page 20 for gapping guidelines.

An alternative

method for butt

joints, where

boards meet over

a single joist, is to

add a 2" x 4"

(5.1 cm x 10.2 cm)

“nailer” board at

the butt joint.

This allows you

to install a screw

at a 90° angle.

NOTE: Fasten board ends with at least two

fasteners. Fasten at least one fastener at every

joist in a zigzag pattern.

FRAMING AND FASTENING TIPS

1-1/4"

(3.2 cm)

FASCIA FASTENING TIPS

» Trex fascia around the base of a deck must

e gapped the same as the decking to allow

for air ﬂow.

» Attach the fascia every 12" (30.5 cm) with

hree Trex-approved screws. Place the top

screw 1" (2.5 cm) from the top of the rim joist,

he second screw at the rim joist’s center,

and the third screw 1" (2.5 cm) from the

ottom of the rim joist.

HIDDEN FASTENER TIPS

Start Clips Needed

You will need 0.75 clips for every lineal foot of

decking. For example, 40 feet of decking would

require 30 start clips.

0.75 x ____ft of decking = # of start clips

NOTE: When using hidden fasteners (both start and

connector clips), one must be used on every joist.

Calculating the Number of Connector

Clips Needed

» # of joists x # of decking boards = # of

connector clips needed.

inety (90) connector clips will cover

approximately 50 sq. ft. (103 cm

) using 5.5"

(14 cm) decking boards on 16" (40.6 cm)

centers.

PLANNING YOUR RAILING

It is important to prepare ahead of time for your

railing installation.

» First, pick the railing style you want.

alculate your spanning.

» Determine post locations prior to installing

ny decking. In most cases, posts are usually

installed before decking is installed.

See pages 37 - 47 for Transcend railing

installation, pages 49 - 57 for Designer railing

installation, and pages 60 - 71 for Traditional

railing installation.

CONNECTOR CLIPS NEEDED

Joist Spacing

(on center)

Deck Size Square Feet

12" (30.5 cm) 210 441 672 882 1113

16" (40.6 cm) 175 336 512 672 848

24" (66 cm) 110 231 352 462 583

1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 0 500

1" (2.5 cm)