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Decking and Fascia Recommended Fasteners

If any condition occurs which is attributable to the use of non-recommended fasteners, such condition shall not be covered under the Trex 
Limited Warranty.

NOTES:  

 

» 

 Do not use any hidden fasteners that are plug based with Trex Enhance 
profiles with scalloped bottom. 

» 

2-3/4" or 3" screws can be used with Trex 2x6 product.

»   Muro T-Screw M-TX0300SEP listed above is approved for 2x6 decking 

(can also be used with standard 1" (decking as listed above). This screw is 
collated and can be used with Muro Auto Feed Screw Gun FDVL41 Speed 
Driver.

 

(NOTE: THIS IS NOT A COLOR-MATCH SCREW.)

»   

All decking products are approved for use with Trex Hideaway Hidden 
Fasteners, thus all decking products can be routed according to our 
instructions.

»   Simpson Strong-Tie Deck Drive DCU Composite Screw in collated 

versions works with Quik Drive gun.

»   *  Not for use with sleeper systems. Refer to FastenMaster

®

 literature 

for more information. Also, these are approved with Trex 2x6 decking 
profiles.

»  **  Fascia system screws listed above

 

can only be used with composite   

fascia profiles

, and cannot be used with standard thickness 

decking boards used as fascia. Use stainless steel screws near water 
applications.

»   Contact 1-800-BUY-TREX for Escapes fastener recommendations.

»   

Trex recommends the use of two screws per joist.

»   

All recommended screws are designed to be installed flush with 
decking surface. DO NOT countersink screws.

»   

Use recommended stainless steel screws in any areas near bodies of 
saltwater.  
 

 
 

FastenMaster

® 

 TrapEase

®

 3 and Cortex

®

 are registered trademarks of 

OMG, Inc.

Quik Drive

®

 is a registered trademark and  

Composi-Lok

 is a trademark of Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.

DeckFast

®

 Cap-Tor

®

 xd and HeadCote

®

 Cap-Tor

®

 xd are registered 

trademarks of Starborn Industries Inc.

C-Deck Exterior Star Deck Composite Deck Screw is a product of Screw 
Products Inc.

Phillips II Plus

®

 is a registered trademark of Phillips Fasteners LLC.

SplitStop™ screws are a registered trademark of Titan Metal Werks, Inc.

Transcend

®

Enhance

®

(scalloped profile)

Select

®

REC

OMMENDED 

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TENERS

DECKING–HIDDEN FASTENERS

Trex Hideaway

®

  Universal Hidden Fastener

X

X

X

Trex Hideaway

®

  Connector Clip

X

X

TigerClaw

®

  TC-G Hidden Fastener

X

X

X

Cortex

®

 Concealed Fasteners*

X

X

Starborn

®

 Pro Plug

®

 System for PVC & Composite (Epoxy Coated & 

Stainless) (2” are approved for sleeper & roof top applications only)

X

X

Simpson Strong-Tie

®

 Deck Drive™ DCU Composite Screw & DCU Screw 

Plugs (Handdrive only & must also use Auto-Set Drive Bit)

X

X

DECKING–COMPOSITE SCREWS

FastenMaster

®

 TrapEase 3 Ultimate Composite Deck Screw

X

X

X

Simpson Strong-Tie

®

 Deck-Drive™ DCU Composite Screw 

(Collated & Handdrive)

X

X

X

Quik Drive

®

 Composi-Lok Deck Screw

X

X

X

SplitStop™ Titan III Composite Screw

X

X

X

Starborn®  Cap-Tor® xd Epoxy Coated & Headcote® Stainless
(available collated for Muro CH7390 Driver**) 
(2” are approved for sleeper & roof top applications only)

X

X

X

Screw Products C-Deck Exterior Star Drive Composite Deck Screw

X

X

X

Phillips II Plus® Pozisquare

X

X

X

Muro® T-Screw Torx Stainless Steel Screw - Collated 
(TX0212SFD or M-TX0300SEP)

X

X

X

Kameleon™ GRKFasteners™

X

Transcend

Enhance

Select

REC

OMMENDED 

F

A

S

TENERS

FASCIA**

Cortex

®

 Hidden Fastening System for Fascia

X

X

X

Starborn

®

 Pro Plug

®

 System for Fascia – Epoxy Coated & Stainless

X

X

X

Starborn

®

 Deckfast

®

 Fascia System – Epoxy Coated* & Headcote

®

 Stainless

X

X

X

SplitStop™ Fascia Screw

X

X

X

Simpson Strong-Tie

®

 Fascia Board Screw

X

X

X

FastenMaster

®

 TrapEase

®

 Fascia Fastener

X

X

X

Minimum Fastener Size

SCREWS

Profile

Length

No.

1x6 

2-1/2" or 2-3/4"

#8, #10

2x6

2-3/4" or 3"

#8, #10

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Страница 1: ...2020 DECKING INSTALLATION GUIDE ...

Страница 2: ...eck builder At trex com you can request information register your warranty and reach out to customer service representatives who can answer even more questions Call 1 800 BUY TREX 1 800 289 8739 and speak to a Customer Loyalty Advocate who can answer your questions Refer to www trex com for up to date installation and technical documents that may not be found in this printed guide NOTE Constructio...

Страница 3: ...a Installation Recommendations 13 Framing and Fastening Tips 14 Rooftop and Sleeper Deck Systems 15 Metal Framing Requirements and Gapping 16 Code Compliance 18 Gapping and Overhang 18 How to Install Decking Important Notes Before Installing Trex Decking 19 Routing Square Edged Boards for Trex Hideaway Hidden Fasteners 19 Abutted Board Attachment Requirements 19 Installing Trex Transcend Enhance S...

Страница 4: ...ed fasteners with standard power drills impact drivers use care if using impact drivers or right angle drills SPECIFIC DECK BOARD ATTACHMENT TOOLS Screw Guns Some Trex recommended deck fasteners are compatible with screw guns Refer to the recommended fasteners page for more information TigerClaw Pneumatic Gun If choosing to use the Trex Hideaway Hidden Fastener Connector Clips these are the metal ...

Страница 5: ...STRUCTIONS Hard Water Staining Hard water is water with high amounts of mineral deposits like lime silica and calcium When the water dries deposits are left behind leaving unsightly spots on surfaces This is not a defect of Trex products but an issue with the water itself Generally these deposits can be cleaned with white vinegar on decking surfaces Rinsing is required so care should be taken to n...

Страница 6: ... that can sometimes discolor or lighten the decking surface Curving Trex Decking Trex recommends the use of the Trex CustomCurve to properly curve decking products Note that Trex Enhance decking cannot be curved Job Site Storage Store decking on a flat level surface and ALWAYS use proper supports dunnage DO NOT store directly on the ground When stacking decking bundles supports dunnage should star...

Страница 7: ...7 PLANNING AHEAD PLANNING AHEAD ...

Страница 8: ... ADA Handrail is required and if so plan spanning for posts accordingly to allow for attachment of Trex ADA Handrail ADA Handrail requires a span of 6 OC for posts Grill placement A good recommendation to help prevent damage to your railing is to not have a grill too close to your railing Allow for ample airspace 6 or more is recommended between the back sides of your grill to help prevent charrin...

Страница 9: ...rex Pergola on your deck you will need access to the underside of the deck Trex Pergola mounts with a 10 x 10 254 mm x 254 mm aluminum plate on the underside of the deck creating a clamping effect on both the top and bottom of the deck for maximum strength If installed water barriers and any under deck coverings will have to be removed to properly install the pergola posts You need to consider the...

Страница 10: ...10 DECKING DECKING ...

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Страница 12: ...ie Company Inc DeckFast Cap Tor xd and HeadCote Cap Tor xd are registered trademarks of Starborn Industries Inc C Deck Exterior Star Deck Composite Deck Screw is a product of Screw Products Inc Phillips II Plus is a registered trademark of Phillips Fasteners LLC SplitStop screws are a registered trademark of Titan Metal Werks Inc Transcend Enhance scalloped profile Select RECOMMENDED FASTENERS DEC...

Страница 13: ...s that can be followed for fascia or deck boards being used for fascia Use three Trex recommended composite decking screws every 12 ALWAYS refer to manufacturer instructions to ensure that recommended screws can be used for fascia applications The top screw should be placed 1 from the top of the rim joist the second screw in the center of the rim joist and the third screw 1 from the bottom of the ...

Страница 14: ...es for restrictions Trex decking cannot be used for structural applications Do not attach Trex decking directly to any solid surface or watertight system In most cases install fasteners at a 90 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 1 25mm from the board end and edge without splitting...

Страница 15: ...llowable Trex recommends the use of Trex Universal Hidden Fasteners or 2 Starborn Cap Tor xd Epoxy Coated screws NOTE Trex recommended composite decking screws are too long when using 1 1 2 38 mm height as this will penetrate through the sleeper For areas with the potential for debris buildup a minimum 3 1 2 89 mm or greater height is recommended to allow the debris to be removed along with the us...

Страница 16: ... Gap decking width to width 5mm All Temps Gap decking end to end 3mm 4 C 5mm 4 C Two screws per joist NOTES When using an aluminum framing system or other type of metal for sleeper systems follow manufacturer s instructions for proper installation Depending on type of structure being used different types of fasteners must be used for attachment When using screws to attach decking to framing use tw...

Страница 17: ...nspector for span recommendations If you want to minimize the appearance of joists through the spaces between boards paint the top of your joists black Code Listings Trex complies with major model building codes and has been evaluated by the International Code Council evaluation service For a Safety Data Sheets SDS please visit www trex com Adjust Joist Spanning to Accommodate Angled Decking Patte...

Страница 18: ...olid Objects When decking is abutting a wall you must also gap it 1 4 1 2 6 13 mm depending on the temperature at installation See chart at left Width to Width The minimum required width to width gapping is 3 16 5 mm This is allowed for both hot and cold weather installations For docks and heavily wooded areas Trex recommends a 3 8 10 mm gap No gapping should ever exceed 1 2 13 mm Temperature at i...

Страница 19: ...uting Square Edge Boards for Trex Hideaway Hidden Fasteners NOTE All Trex square edge profiles either 1x6 or 2x6 can be routed Using a Trex routerbit 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 1 8 40 F 3 16 40 F 3mm 4 5C 5mm 4 5C 30mm Abutted Board Attachment Requirements Metal Framing NOTE...

Страница 20: ...1 1 1 1 4 40 F 1 2 40 F 2 4 1 1 3 3 2 2 1 1 6 3 2 2 NOTE Construction methods are always improving Please refer to www trex com for the most up to date installation requirements 5 1 1 2 NOTE Use scrap piece of decking to help hold fastener in place while attaching 6mm 4 C 13mm 4 C ...

Страница 21: ...es Boards continued with Trex Hideaway Universal Hidden Fasteners 2 1 1 1 1 4 40 F 1 2 40 F 2 Route one side of square edge board to use with hidden fasteners TIP Use a recommended hidden fastener screw and plug for last board installation Fascia screws supplied by installer 1 x 8 fascia shown NOTE Refer to page 15 for detailed fascia attachment instructions 6mm 4 C 13mm 4 C 1 10 2 ...

Страница 22: ...same screw as supplied with hidden fastener NOTE Install at both ends and center of board 5 6 1 1 2 1 1 8 3 2 2 2 1 7 Pre drill 1 25mm Use same screw as supplied with hidden fastener NOTE Install at both ends and center of board NOTE Construction methods are always improving Please refer to www trex com for the most up to date installation requirements ...

Страница 23: ...hidden fasteners Fascia screws supplied by installer 1 x 8 fascia shown Installing Trex Escapes Boards continued with Trex Hideaway Universal Hidden Fasteners 1 12 2 2 1 1 Replacing Trex Boards Transcend Enhance Select Escapes Installed with Trex Hideaway Universal Fasteners 2 New board at an angle Existing Deck 3 Insert Fasteners Insert Fasteners 4 ...

Страница 24: ...s must be used glue is not required for this application Most model building codes require the stair treads to be constructed under the following requirements Stairways must be at least 36 wide Stair treads must be at least 11 deep Gapping between Trex boards on stair treads must be 1 4 3 8 The overhang of the stair tread is not to exceed 3 4 For railings that are installed directly over stair tre...

Страница 25: ...2 1 1 2 4 5 6 Rout one side of board last stair tread 7 Installing Trex Stair Treads Installed with Hidden Fasteners NOTE Use square edge composite decking boards and manually route these on required sides to allow for use with hidden fasteners 6mm 4 C 3mm 4 C ...

Страница 26: ...26 WARRANTIES WARRANTIES ...

Страница 27: ... mildew can settle and grow on any outdoor surface including this Product You should periodically clean your deck to remove dirt and pollen that can feed mold and mildew This warranty does not cover mold and mildew which is not properly cleaned as provided above within one 1 week of first appearance Standard Trex Company Limited Warranty This warranty is in addition to the standard Trex Company Li...

Страница 28: ...terials it may elect to replace the percentage listed below of boards otherwise meeting the requirements for a claim or if it is refunding the purchase price it may elect to refund the percentage listed below of the purchase price of boards otherwise meeting the requirements for a claim YEAR OF WARRANTY CLAIM PERCENTAGE RECOVERY 11 80 12 80 13 80 14 60 15 60 16 60 17 40 18 40 19 40 20 20 21 20 22 ...

Страница 29: ...IMITED TO LABOR AND FREIGHT With respect to a residential application this warranty may be transferred one 1 time within the five 5 year period beginning fromthedateoforiginalpurchasebythePurchaser toasubsequent buyer of the property upon which the Product was originally installed With respect to a commercial application this warranty is freely transferable to subsequent buyers of the property upo...

Страница 30: ...30 NOTES ...

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Страница 32: ...Inc All rights reserved Trex the Trex logo Trex Transcend Trex Enhance Trex Select Trex Signature Trex Hideaway Trex Elevations Trex OutdoorLighting Trex Blade Trex Outdoor Kitchens Trex Spiral Stairs Trex RainEscapes Trex Pergola TrexPro Trex CustomCurve Trex LatticeWorks and Trex Cornhole are either federally registered trademarks trademarks or trade dress of Trex Company Inc Winchester Virginia...

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