Fastening Tips – Decking
Clean Cut Boards IMPORTANT: You MUST clean cut boards on both ends (min. 5 mm).
To ensure an appealing mix of color tones, mix and match all boards prior to installation. (See inside cover for additional details.)
5mm
In most cases, install fasteners at a 32.2° angle (perpendicular to the board). At board ends on the deck's edge, you can install screws placed perpendicularly at the recommended distance, at minimum of 25 mm from the board end and edge, without splitting the board.
Routing Square Edge Boards for Trex Hideaway Hidden Fasteners NOTE: All Trex square edge profiles can be routed. Using a Trex router bit with standard router: 1. Rout from bottom side of board. 2. Rout the entire length of the board, or at every intersection where board is over support joists.
Abutted Board Attachment Requirements
Metal Framing
3 mm (>5°C) 5 mm (<5°C)
3 mm (>5°C) 5 mm (<5°C)
30 mm
30 mm
NOTE: Optional - Gap joist framing 3 mm - 6mm to allow for water drainage.
NOTE: Hidden Fasteners MUST be used at every joist.
NOTE: Use a drill (with adjustable clutch and torque) and adjust these settings if necessary to ensure screw is seated correctly in fastener. DO NOT countersink the screw head into the fastener. Screw head should be flush with the top of the fastener.
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