2025 UK Decking Installation Guide

*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.

>3 mm

Trex ® Protect™ *

60 mm

40 mm

Rubber Pad

Rubber Pad

40 mm

40 mm

Aluminium or Steel Framing

Hardwood

TIP: Friction tape (a) or screws (b) reduce the sliding of the decking boards when using Trex Universal Fasteners.

b

a

Pedestal

Grade to allow for drainage

IMPORTANT: ALL FRAMING MUST BE ATTACHED TO SUBSTRUCTURE USING PROPER FASTENERS. IN THE CASE OF ROOFTOP

APPLICATIONS. SEE FOLLOWING PAGES FOR THESE APPLICATIONS.

NOTES: » All dimensions listed below are in millimeters (mm). » Loose stones and slabs are not suitable as a base for framing substructure. » *Tre x ® Protect™ Joist and Beam Tape can be applied to protect timber framing. See www.trexprotect.com for more details.

NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com (and your country) for the most up-to-date installation requirements.

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