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
DRILLS Install Trex approved fasteners with standard power drills, impact drivers (use care if using impact drivers), or right angle drills.
SAWS Miter Saw:
Trex recommends using an electrical
powered saw verses a battery powered saw when cutting Trex Refuge Decking. Use a fine tooth carbide- tipped trim blade:
10" Miter Saw
Circular Saw
12" Miter Saw
100-teeth minimum
80-teeth minimum
60-teeth minimum
Jigsaw: For detailed and/ or small cuts (i.e., cutting deck board to fit around a post), a jigsaw with a fine tooth carbide-tipped blade can be used.
For a Safety Data Sheets (SDS), please visit www.trex.com.
NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.
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