TREX INSTALLATION GUIDE CONTENTS
Butt Joint Clip Instructions .............................................................................47 Installing Decking without One-Step Tool ........................................ 48 Replacing Decking .........................................................................................49 Trex Hideaway® Deck Plug for Trex Transcend® and Select® Decking ........................................................................................... 50 Trex Hideaway® Deck Plug for Trex Enhance® Decking...............51 Trex Hideaway® Fascia Plug........................................................................52 Trex ® Color Match Composite Screw ....................................................53 Trex® Fascia Color-Match Composite Screw....................................54 Spanning Requirements For Trex Stairs..............................................55 Stairs.........................................................................................................................55 Installing Trex Stair Treads Installed with Hidden Fasteners..........................................................56 Location and Installation of Surface Mount Post – Decking ..............................................................................................57 Parts List/Tools and Materials Needed................................................57 How to Install Post Mounts on Pressure-Treated Wood Framing ..............................................................................................57 Corner Post Installation ......................................................................57 Line Post Installation ............................................................................57 How to Install Guide Blocks ........................................................................58 How to Install Railing System of Choice ..............................................58 Location and Installation of Post Mounts – Concrete..................59 Parts List/Tools Needed...............................................................................59 How to Install Guide Blocks ....................................................................... 60 How to Install Railing System of Choice ............................................. 60 How to Install Joist Mount Posts Parts List/Tools Needed................................................................................61 Inside Mount Front Rim Plate – Between Joists ......................................................62 Front Rim Plate – Next to Joist............................................................62 Side Joist ..........................................................................................................63 Corner ............................................................................................................... 64 Composite Post Sleeve Applications Installation of Guide Blocks and Railing.........................................65 Fascia Mount Front Rim Plate – Next to Joist........................................................... 66 Side Joist – With Blocking......................................................................67 Outside Frame Corner............................................................................. 68 SECTION FIVE: Railing Post Sleeves, Caps and Skirts SKUs ..................................................... 70 Trex Signature Aluminum Railing SKUs................................................71 Trex Transcend Railing SKUs .....................................................................73 Trex Select Railing SKUs............................................................................... 74 Aluminum ADA Compliant Handrail SKUs ........................................75 Aluminum Gates SKUs...................................................................................75 Trex Signature ® Railing Parts List/Determining Balusters Needed.........................................76 Installing Trex Signature Posts and/or Trex Signature Crossover Posts on Wood or Concrete..........................................77 Installing Pressure-Treated Post, Post Sleeves, and Skirts to Use with Trex Signature Railing.............................78 Installing Trex Signature Posts on Concrete ....................................78 Railing C o nfi g u ratio ns .................................................................................... 79 Bracket Hardware – Horizontal Applications .................................. 80 How to Install Horizontal Railing ...............................................................81 How to Install Horizontal Line and Crossover Brackets.............82 How to Install Horizontal Railing Post to Post ................................84 How to Install Horizontal Railing Post to Crossover Post......... 88 How to Install Horizontal Railing Crossover Post to Crossover Post .........................................................................................91 How to Install Cocktail Railing...................................................................95
SECTION ONE: General Information Safety ...............................................................................................................................5 Tools ..................................................................................................................................5 Care and Cleaning ................................................................................................... 6 SECTION TWO: Planning Ahead Decking .......................................................................................................................... 11 Railing (Including ADA Handrail).................................................................... 11 Lighting .......................................................................................................................... 11 Trex® RainEscape® Drainage System ............................................................ 11 Installing Hot Tubs, Planters, and Seating ................................................12 Installing Fireplaces and/or Fire Pits ...........................................................12 Installing Trex® Pergola ........................................................................................ 12 Installing Trex® Spiral Stairs ............................................................................... 12 Installing Trex® Outdoor Kitchens.................................................................. 12 SECTION THREE: Lighting How to Install Trex ® Outdoor Lighting ™ Outdoor Lighting SKUs ...................................................................................14 Parts List/Tools Needed................................................................................. 15 Lighting and Wiring Overview ................................................................... 15 Helpful Tips............................................................................................................ 15 General Information .........................................................................................16 Planning ...................................................................................................................16 Installing Wiring ..................................................................................................16 Making Connections ........................................................................................16 Timer Operation Instructions......................................................................17 Installing Post Cap Lights .............................................................................17 Installing Deck Rail Lights............................................................................. 17 Installing Riser Lights.......................................................................................18 Installing Recessed Deck Lights ...............................................................18 How to Install Trex Signature ® Post Cap Light Parts List/Tools Needed.................................................................................19 Helpful Tips ............................................................................................................19 Installing Post Cap Lights .............................................................................19 How to Install Trex ® Wedge Deck Rail Light Parts List/Tools Needed............................................................................... 20 Helpful Tips .......................................................................................................... 20 Installing Post Lamps ....................................................................................20 How to Install Trex ® Solar Post Cap Light Parts List/Tools Needed................................................................................22 Helpful Tips ...........................................................................................................22 Installing Solar Post Cap Lights................................................................23 Operation Parameters ...................................................................................25 How to Program Dimmer Remote ..........................................................26 Trex® Wifi Controller Setup Installation Instructions.......................................................................................27 SECTION FOUR: Decking Decking, Fascia, and Fastener SKUs ....................................................30 Decking and Fascia Recommended Fasteners.............................. 34 Trex® Fascia Installation Recommendations .....................................36 Framing and Fastening Tips .......................................................................39 Rooftop and Sleeper Deck Systems..................................................... 40 Metal Framing Requirements and Gapping.......................................41 Code Compliance .............................................................................................42 Gapping and Overhang................................................................................ 43 Important Notes Before Installing Trex Decking...............................44 Routing Square-Edged Boards for Trex Hideaway Hidden Fasteners........................................................................................ 44 Abutted Board Attachment Requirements......................................44 Trex Hideaway® One-Step Hidden Fastener Tool Instructions ...........................................................................................................45
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