Installation Guide
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DECKING
DECKING AND FASCIA RECOMMENDED FASTENERS
NOTES: 
 »  2-3/4" (70 mm) or 3" (76 mm) screws can be used with Trex 2x6 product.
»   Muro T-Screw M-TX0300SEP listed above is approved for 2x6 decking 
(can also be used with standard 1" (25 mm) decking as listed above). This 
screw is collated and can be used with Muro Auto Feed Screw Gun FDVL41 
Speed Driver. (NOTE THIS IS NOT A COLOR-MATCH SCREW.)
»   All decking products are approved for use with Trex Hideaway Hidden 
Fasteners, thus all decking products can be routed according to our 
instructions.
»   Simpson Strong Tie Deck Drive DCU Composite Screw in collated versions 
works with Quik Drive gun.
»   * Fascia system screws listed above can only be used with composite 
fascia profi les, and cannot be used with standard thickness decking 
boards used as fascia. Use stainless steel screws near water applications.
»   ** Not for use with sleeper systems. Refer to FastenMaster® literature for 
more information.
»   ***Collated Cap-Tor xd products cannot be used with Trex Escapes.
MINIMUM FASTENER SIZE
SCREWS
Profile Length No.
1x6 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) or 2-3/4" (70 mm) #8, #10
2x6 2-3/4" (70 mm) or 3" (76 mm) #8, #10
1x6 (25 mm X 152 mm), 2x6 (51 mm x 152 mm)
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.
FastenMaster®
TrapEase® II, TrapEase® 3, FastenMaster®
TrimTop
™
, and 
Cortex® are registered trademarks of OMG, Inc.
Camo® and Marksman Pro® are registered trademarks of National Nail 
Corp.
Quik Drive® and Dexxter
™
 are registered trademarks and 
Composi-Lok
™
 is a trademark of Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.
NailScrews® is a registered trademark of Universal Fastener 
Outsourcing, LLC.
Scrudini
™
 is a trademark of Swan Secure Products, Inc.
DeckFast® Cap-Tor® xd and HeadCote® Cap-Tor® xd are registered 
trademarks of Starborn Industries Inc.
C-Deck Exterior Star Deck Composite Deck Screw is a product of Screw 
Products Inc.
Phillips II Plus® is a registered trademark of Phillips Fasteners LLC.
SplitStop™ screws are a registered trademark of Titan Metal Werks, Inc.
Trex recommends the use of two screws per joist.
All recommended screws are designed to be installed fl ush with 
decking surface, DO NOT countersink screws.
Use recommended stainless steel screws in any areas near 
bodies of saltwater. 
TREX
PRODUCT LINES
    Transcend
®
 Enhance
®
 Select
®
 Accents
®
 Escapes
®
Trex Hideaway
®
 Universal Hidden Fastener  X X X X X
Trex Hideaway
®
 Connector Clip  X X X X 
TigerClaw
®
 TC-G Hidden Fastener      X     
FastenMaster
® 
TrapEase 3 Ultimate Composite Deck Screw  X  X  X  X  X
Simpson Strong Tie Deck Drive™ DCU Composite Screw 
(Collated and Handdrive)  X X X X
Quick Drive
® 
Composi-Lok Deck Screw        X 
Dexxter
® 
Composite Screw – 6 Lobe Drive Only  X  X  X  X
SplitStop™ Titan III Composite Screw  X  X  X     
UFO Ballistic NailScrews
® 
   X 
Fastenmaster
® 
TrimTop Screw   X
Scrudini™
Hand Drive Screws   X
Camo™ Marksman Pro
®
   X
Starborn
®
 Cap-Tor
®
 xd - Epoxy Coated and Headcote
®
 Stainless
(available collated for Muro CH7390 Driver***)  X  X  X  X   X***
(2" are approved for sleeper and roof top applications only) 
Starborn
®
 Pro-Plug
®
 System for PVC and Composite
(Epoxy Coated and Stainless)  X  X  X   
(2" are approved for sleeper and roof top applications only)
Screw Products C-Deck Exterior Star Drive Composite Deck Screw  X  X  X   
Phillips II Plus
®
 Pozisquare  X X X
Cortex
® 
Concealed Fasteners**  X X X X
Muro
® 
T-Screw Torx Stainless Steel Screw – Collated 
(TX0212SFD or M-TX0300SEP)  X X X X
Kameleon™ GRKFasteners™      X
Starborn
®
 DeckFast
®
 Fascia System - 
Epoxy Coated* and HeadCote
®
 Stainless*  X X X
SplitStop™ Fascia Screws* (uses SplitStop™ Fascia Bit)  X  X  X










