Trex Hideaway ® Fascia Plug
Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT NOTES: » Do NOT use for Trex Decking applications. (however note this counterbore tool can also be used for Trex Enhance Deck plug applications) » Not recommended for use in salt environments. » Trex Hideaway ® plug systems are compatible only with Trex Plugs. » Always follow deck board manufacturer’s installation guidelines for gapping and general installation recommendations.
PARTS & TOOLS NEEDED
1 3/4"
Trex Hideaway ® Fascia screw
HEXSTIX ® Depth Setter (Enhance/Fascia)
Trex ® Fascia Color Match Plugs
Plug Counterbore tool (teal)
Installation Instructions:
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• When using 2” x 10” or larger framing (1x12 fascia applications), bore 3 holes into the fascia every 18” ensuring that holes are starting and ending 1” away from the ends of the fascia as well as 1” from the bottom and top of the rim joist. setter, install fasteners at a 90° angle (perpendicular to the fascia). Drive the screws into the fascia until the bit releases from the screw. • Using the Fascia HEXSTIX ® depth
18"
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• Using an 18V or higher cordless drill and the Plug Counterbore tool (sold separately), counterbore holes into the fascia board to the proper depth by drilling until the cup stops spinning.
1" x 12" Fascia (2" x 10" rim joist)
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NOTE: This teal counterbore tool and teal Enhance/Fascia HEXSTIX ® depth setter can also be used with Trex Enhance Deck Plug installations
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• When using 2" x 8"
18"
framing (in most cases 1x8 fascia is used for this application), bore two holes into the fascia every 18”, ensuring that holes are starting and ending at least 1” away from ends of the fascia as well as 1” from bottom and top of the rim joist.
1" x 8" Fascia (2" x 8" rim joist)
NOTE: Drive the screw in all at once, do not stop. You will hear the sound change
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when the screw is fully driven. Do not overdrive screw.
• Clean out hole of any remaining debris and
using a Trex fascia plug (sold separately), align the grain and press plug into the hole, and tap flush with a smooth faced hammer.
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