PLANNING AHEAD
Trex Decking: » When installing ANY Trex decking product, it is a good idea to mix and match all of the boards on the job site prior to installation to ensure an appealing mix of light and dark tones. » For added protection to wood framing, use Trex ® Protect Joist and Beam Tape on the top of joists, rim joists, and ledger boards to help prevent rot and wood decay. Refer to trexprotect.com for more details. Trex Decking Temperature: Like many other outdoor surfaces, such as concrete, asphalt, beach sand, wood decking, other brands of composite decking, etc., Trex ® decking can get hot due to weather and sun exposure. On such days, care needs to be taken to make sure skin does not have extended contact with the surface of the deck, especially with young children and those with special needs. Please note also that the darker the color, the hotter the deck will feel. For hotter climates, consumers should consider choosing lighter colors or colors that include heat mitigating technology (SunComfortable™) . Trex Products Near Low-E Window: Low-E glass reflects more sunlight. It has been observed that the extra reflectivity, combined with any concavity in the glass, can act like a concave mirror. This mirror effect concentrates sunlight onto outdoor objects, including that of decking and railing. This can result in an extreme amount of heat concentrated on areas of the decking surface. This can sometimes char/discolor the decking surface or cause the decking to bow. Trex® RainEscape® Deck Drainage System: » Plan ahead for deck layout to allow for proper placement of Trex RainEscape within the joist system. » Make sure joists are straight and square. See www.trex.com for more information on Trex ® RainEscape ® recommendations and installation. Trex RainEscape is manufactured and distributed by IBP, LLC, under a trademark license with Trex Company, Inc.
Installing Hot Tubs, Planters, and Seating: » Plan ahead proper joist spanning if required (this is especially important if installing a hot tub). » Refer to page 10 for Trex Decking Span Chart for specific loads. Call 1-800-BUY-TREX for detailed questions. Installing Fireplaces and/or Fire Pits With Trex Decking: » Determine if fire will be gas or wood burning. ( NOTE : Most fire pits shown in Trex images are gas burning.) » For gas, the fire pit is installed by cutting around the Trex decking. It is not to be installed on top of Trex ® decking. A fire-resistant material is installed under the fire pit and a protective wall made from stone or other fire-resistant material is installed to hold fire pit in place and also protect the decking from heat. » For wood, fire pits are not recommended directly on top of Trex decking unless using a protective thermal barrier. Wood-burning fire pits can damage the decking due to extreme heat from the bottom of the fire pit and/or embers shooting onto the decking. Trex does recommend that this thermal barrier be moved from time to time for general cleaning underneath. It should be noted that even when using a thermal barrier, embers could shoot beyond this and burn the deck. Ensure from the manufacturer that the thermal barrier is compatible with Trex decking.
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