Installation Guide

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DECKING
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. This includes additional
screws for installation.
FASTENING TIP FOR TREX ESCAPES
®
, TREX
TRANSCEND
®
, TREX ENHANCE
®
, AND TREX
®
SELECT
™
NOTE: When using pneumatic or battery-operated
equipment, adjust the pressure so that you only
shoot the head of the nail to be flush with the
board’s cap. DO NOT shoot the fastener head
completely through the cap.
TREX AND STATIC ELECTRICITY
The buildup of static electricity on a flat surface
can affect walking surfaces. This phenomenon
can occur in dry climates, where hot dry winds
and dust-born particles can create static
electricity on the surface of the decking. (This
static electricity is the same as when people drag
their feet on a dry day or rub a balloon on fur or
wool.) In most cases, hosing down the decking
surface will dissipate the static charge, however
if this continues the deck can be grounded.
Consult with an electrician to determine the best
methods for this.
TREX PRODUCTS NEAR LOW-E WINDOWS
Low-E glass reflects more sunlight, and it
has been observed that the extra reflectivity
combined with any concavity in the glass can
act like that of a concave mirror, concentrating
sunlight onto outdoor objects, including that of
decking and railing. This can result in an extreme
amount of heat concentrated on areas of the
decking surface, which in turn can sometimes
char the decking surface or cause the decking to
slightly bow.
DECKING FASTENERS