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DECKING

NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.

Decking and Fascia Recommended Fasteners

If any condition occurs which is attributable to the use of non-recommended fasteners, such condition shall not be covered under the Trex

Limited Warranty.

NOTES:

» Do not use any hidden fasteners that are plug based with Trex Enhance

proﬁles with scalloped bottom.

» 2-3/4" or 3" 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" (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.)

» In most cases plugged based fasteners can be used with 2x6 decking

product. Always refer to screw manufacturer for details.

» 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.

» * Not for use with sleeper systems. Refer to FastenMaster

literature

for more information. Also, these are approved with Trex 2x6

decking proﬁles.

» ** Fascia system screws listed above can only be used with composite

fascia proﬁles, and cannot be used with standard thickness decking

boards used as fascia. Use stainless steel screws near

water applications.

Trex recommends the use of two screws per joist.

All recommended screws are designed to be installed ﬂush with

decking surface. DO NOT countersink screws.

Use recommended stainless steel screws in any areas near bodies

of saltwater.

FastenMaster

TrapEase

3 and Cortex

are registered trademarks

of OMG, Inc.

Quik Drive

is a registered trademark and

Composi-Lok

™

is a trademark of Simpson Strong-Tie Company, 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.

Transcend

Select

Enhance

(scalloped pro-

file)

RECOMMENDED FASTENERS

DECKING–HIDDEN FASTENERS

Trex Hideaway

Universal Hidden Fastener X X X

TigerClaw

TC-G Hidden Fastener X X X

Cortex

Concealed Fasteners* X X

Starborn

Pro Plug

System for PVC & Composite (Epoxy Coated &

Stainless) (2” are approved for sleeper & roof top applications only)

X X

Simpson Strong-Tie

Deck Drive™ DCU Composite Screw & DCU Screw

Plugs (Handdrive only & must also use Auto-Set Drive Bit)

X X

DECKING–COMPOSITE SCREWS

FastenMaster

TrapEase 3 Ultimate Composite Deck Screw X X X

Simpson Strong-Tie

Deck-Drive™ DCU Composite Screw

(Collated & Handdrive)

X X X

Quik Drive

Composi-Lok Deck Screw X X X

SplitStop™ Titan III Composite Screw X X X

Starborn® Cap-Tor® xd Epoxy Coated & Headcote® Stainless

(available collated for Muro CH7390 Driver**)

(2” are approved for sleeper & roof top applications only)

X X X

Screw Products C-Deck Exterior Star Drive Composite Deck Screw X X X

Phillips II Plus® Pozisquare X X X

Muro® T-Screw Torx Stainless Steel Screw - Collated

(TX0212SFD or M-TX0300SEP)

X X X

Kameleon™ GRKFasteners™ X

Transcend Select Enhance

RECOMMENDED

FASTENERS

FASCIA**

Cortex

Hidden Fastening System for Fascia X X X

Starborn

Pro Plug

System for Fascia – Epoxy Coated & Stainless X X X

Starborn

Deckfast

Fascia System – Epoxy Coated* & Headcote

Stainless X X X

SplitStop™ Fascia Screw X X X

Simpson Strong-Tie

Fascia Board Screw X X X

FastenMaster

TrapEase

Fascia Fastener X X X

Minimum Fastener Size

SCREWS

Profile Length No.

1x6 2-1/2" or 2-3/4" #8, #10

2x6 2-3/4" or 3" #8, #10