2025 Trex® Decking Installation Guide

Trex ® Color Match Composite Screw

Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT NOTES: » N ot recommended for use in salt environments.

» N ot for use with sleeper systems that are less than 2X nominal thick. » A lways 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

2 1/2"

HEXSTIX ® HS-20 Drive Bit

Trex Hideaway ® Color-Match Composite Screw

Installation Instructions:

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• F or best results pre-drill through deck board only, using 1/8” drill bit. When installing close to the end of the board pre-drilling is required.

• S crews are designed to be installed flush with decking surface.

DO NOT countersink screws.

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• F or best results use an 18V or higher cordless drill and the included HEXSTIX ® driver bit, install fasteners at a 90° angle (perpendicular to the board). Always drive screw in one smooth, continuous motion.

Note: Never use Torx ® ttap ® bits in a HexStix ® screw. ttap ® is a registered trademark of Ttapdrive AS. Torx® is a registered trademark of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC

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