QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Mix and Match Colors/Color Variation
INSTALLATION TIPS
W hen installing any Trex decking product, especially Trex Transcend Tropicals, it is a good idea to mix and match all the boards on the job site prior to installation to ensure an appealing mix of light and dark tones. Installation Temperatures P lease be sure to follow the temperature suggestions at installation to allow for the expansion and contraction of Trex WPC boards. Refer to page 3 for additional information. Cutting Ends of Boards It's required that ends of Trex decking boards be cut to ensure a good square cut prior to installation. Refer to page 12 for additional information. Spanning Requirements Trex decking requires different joist spanning requirements based on load applications or deck orientation. Refer to page 8 for additional information. Gapping Requirements Trex decking requires product to be gapped at installation to ensure proper spacing for expansion and contraction. Refer to pages 10 -11 for additional information. Special Requirements When Using Trex Hideaway ® at Abutted Deck Boards W hen using the Trex Universal Hidden Fasteners or Trex Elevations ® Hidden Fasteners where the ends of two deck boards meet (abutted ends), it is critical to use these fasteners in the proper way. Refer to page 12 for additional information. NEED HELP? Trex provides a variety of valuable resources to answer your questions or concerns such as locating warranty information. For additional assistance, check out:
Capturing that exotic beauty when installing a Trex Transcend ® deck in tropical colors is as easy as mixing and matching.
To start your deck design, mix and match all tropical boards on the jobsite.
Start lining them up, putting dark against light, as a practice run to help visualize the final look. You’ll see that the variety of color board by board develops its own rich, random pattern full of lights and darks.
Continue mixing and matching boards to ensure an appealing mix of light and dark tones across the entire deck.
For complete installation instructions, visit trex.com
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