Safety When working on any construction project, you should wear protective clothing and safety equipment. Wear safety glasses, gloves, a dust mask and long sleeves, particularly when cutting in confined spaces.
Trex decking and railing are heavier and more flexible than wood. DO NOT try to lift the same quantity of Trex boards as you would traditional lumber. Go to www.trex.com for Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Tools
SAWS Miter Saw:
SPECIFIC DECK BOARD ATTACHMENT TOOLS Screw Guns:
When using a miter saw we recommend using the Trex Blade™ or a carbide-tipped blade with 60 teeth or more. The Trex Blade comes in three different sizes and is ideal for cutting all Trex decking and railing products. Jigsaw: For detailed and/ or small cuts (i.e., cutting deck board to fit around a post), a jigsaw with a carbide- tipped blade can be used. DRILLS Install Trex recommended fasteners with standard power drills, impact drivers (use care if using impact drivers), or right angle drills.
Some Trex recommended deck fasteners are compatible with screw guns. Refer to the recommended fasteners page for more information.
TigerClaw ® Pneumatic Gun: If choosing the TigerClaw TC-G Hidden Fasteners, the TigerClaw pneumatic gun is a terrific option that allows for quicker install time.
Trex Router Bit: Trex decking routs to give extremely crisp edges when using the Trex Router Bit with standard router, and can be used with all Trex Hideaway Hidden Fasteners.
*Tiger Claw ® is a registered trademark of Tiger Claw, Inc.
* Trex ® Blade ™ is manufactured and sold by Freud Tools, Inc. under a Trademark License Agreement with Trex Company, Inc.
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NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.
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