Installation Guide

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Option 2:
With Deck Board Overhang (Using Square Edge
Board as Final Board)
7b. Pre-drill pilot holes at 45°
angle from below deck
surface through rim
joist. Seat last board into
fasteners overhanging
rim joist. Secure board
with 2-1/2" (64 mm)
screws using pilot holes.
Position fascia board
below overhanging deck
board.
Option 3:
Face Screwing Both Decking and Fascia
8. Both decking and fascia can be attached using
approved face screw fasteners.
HOW TO INSTALL DECKING
Universal Fasteners
1. Remove screws from fasteners on both sides of
board to be replaced and remove board.
2. Angle new board to place. See inset box (above).
2
1
1
2
New board at an angle
Existing Deck
HOW TO INSTALL ESCAPES BOARDS
WITH TREX HIDEAWAY UNIVERSAL HIDDEN FASTENERS
1. Follow Steps 1–2 for
installing start clips
and fi rst board.
See page 35.
2. At both ends and
center of fi rst board,
toenail screw (provided
with Hideaway
universal hidden
fasteners), at an angle
through grooved edge of deck board.
3. Follow Steps 3–4 for installing universal fasteners.
See page 35.
4. For every consecutive board installed, toenail screw
at an angle through grooved edge of deckboard as
stated in Step 3.
5. Follow remaining steps for completing installation
and installing last board. See page 35.
HOW TO REPLACE TREX BOARDS
INSTALLED WITH TREX HIDEAWAY UNIVERSAL FASTENERS (TREX TRANSCEND,
ENHANCE, SELECT, AND ESCAPES)
1
2
7b
HOW TO INSTALL TREX HIDEAWAY UNIVERSAL HIDDEN
FASTENERS/
CONTINUED
NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.