Trex Hideaway ® Deck Plug for Trex Enhance ® Decking
Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT NOTES: » For use with Trex Enhance Decking. Note: This counterbore tool can also be used for Trex Fascia Plug applications. » Not recommended for use in salt environments. » Trex Hideaway ® plug systems are compatible only with Trex Plugs. » Not for use with sleeper systems that are less than 2” thick. » Always follow deck board manufacturer’s installation guidelines.
General Installation Recommendations: • Always use two screws per joist or stair stringer. • At board ends on the deck's edge, install screws placed perpendicularly at the recommended distance, at minimum of 1" from the board end and edge, without splitting the board.
PARTS & TOOLS NEEDED
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Trex Enhance ® Color Match Deck Plugs
HEXSTIX ® Depth Setter (Enhance/Fascia)
Trex Hideaway ® Enhance/ Fascia screw
Trex Counterbore tool (teal)
• Using the HEXSTIX ®
Installation Instructions: • Using an 18V or higher cordless drill and the Trex Counterbore tool (sold separately), bore counterbore holes to the proper depth by drilling until the cup stops spinning. NOTE: This teal counterbore tool can also be used with Trex Fascia Plug installations.
depth setter in a 18v or greater drill or impact driver, install fasteners at a 90° angle (perpendicular to the board). Drive the screws into the decking until the bit releases from the screw.
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NOTE: Drive the screw in all at once, do not stop. You will hear a change in sound when the screw is fully driven.
• Clean out hole of any remaining debris and using a Trex Enhance decking color matched plug (sold separately), align the grain and press plug into the hole, and tap flush with a smooth faced hammer.
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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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