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 ® composite decking, as well Trex ® composite and aluminum railing products. If cutting Trex ® steel railing we recommend using an appropriate metal cutting blade.
Some Trex ® approved deck fasteners are compatible with screw guns. Refer to the 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.
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 ® approved fasteners with standard power drills, impact drivers (use care if using impact drivers), or right angle drills.
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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