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Installing Hot Tubs, Planters, and Seating: » Plan ahead proper joist spanning if required (this is especially important if installing a hot tub). » Refer to page 42 for Trex Decking Span Chart for specific loads. Call 1-800-BUY-TREX for detailed questions. Installing Fireplaces and/or Fire Pits With Trex Decking: » Determine if fire will be gas or wood burning. ( NOTE : Most fire pits shown in Trex images are gas burning.) » For gas, the fire pit is installed by cutting around the Trex decking. It is not to be installed on top of Trex ® decking. A fire-resistant material is installed under the fire pit and a protective wall made from stone or other fire-resistant material is installed to hold fire pit in place and also protect the decking from heat. » For wood, fire pits are not recommended directly on top of Trex decking unless using a protective thermal barrier. Wood-burning fire pits can damage the decking due to extreme heat from the bottom of the fire pit and/or embers shooting onto the decking. » Trex does recommend that this thermal barrier be moved from time to time for general cleaning underneath. It should be noted that even when using a thermal barrier, embers could shoot beyond this and burn the deck. Ensure from the manufacturer that the thermal barrier is compatible with composite decking. Installing a Trex® Pergola on Trex® Decking: » Keep in mind that if you are planning to install a Trex ® Pergola on your deck, you will need access to the underside of the deck. Trex ® Pergola mounts with a 10 " x 10 " (254 mm x 254 mm) aluminum plate on the underside of the deck, creating a clamping effect on both the top and bottom of the deck for maximum strength. If installed, water barriers and any under deck coverings will have to be removed to properly install the pergola posts. » You need to consider the location of your pergola posts with respect to joists. However, you do not have to mount your plates between joists. It is possible to place blocks on the bottom of the joists and mount the Trex Pergola brackets through the blocks. Trex ® Pergola products are manufactured and sold by Home & Leisure, Inc., d/b/a/ Structureworks under a Trademark License Agreement with Trex Company, Inc. A 25-year Limited Warranty is provided by manufacturer.
Installing Trex® Spiral Stairs: » Refer to www.trexspiralstairs.com for detailed information on how to plan and install Trex Spiral Stairs.
Trex ® Spiral Stairs are manufactured and sold by SS Industries dba Paragon Stairs. Trex ® is a trademark of, and is used by SS Industries dba Paragon Stairs under license with Trex Company, Inc. Installing Trex® Outdoor Kitchens: » Refer to trex-outdoorkitchens.com for detailed information on how to install Trex Outdoor Kitchen products. Trex ® Outdoor Kitchens is manufactured and sold by Danver Acquistions LLC., under a Trademark Agreement with Trex Company, Inc. A Limited Warranty is provided by the manufacturer.
NOTE: You can always reference the Design Tools Section on www.trex.com for additional planning ahead aids.
12 NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.
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