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Product & Installation Guide

Madeira, Saddle & Winchester Grey

Winchester Grey

Madeira with Winchester Grey edges

Burnished Amber & Cayenne

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ProductWhy Trex®? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Trex vs . the Competition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Trex Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Product Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Decking

Trex Origins™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Trex Accents® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Trex Brasilia™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Trex Railings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Trex Seclusions™ Privacy Fencing . . . . . . . 11

Installation & CareJob Site Storage & Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Framing, Fastening Tips & Special Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Joist Spanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Gapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Stairways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Trex Traditional Railing: Anchored . . . . . 19

Trex Traditional Railing: Raised . . . . . . . 20

Trex Designer Series Railing™ . . . . . . . . . . 21

TrexExpress™ Designer Railing Assembly System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Trex Designer Series Railing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24

Trex Artisan Series Railing™ . . . . . . . . . . . 25

ApplicationsRooftop & Sleeper Deck Systems . . . . . 26

Bending Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Bending Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

QualityCaring for a Trex Deck . . . . . . . . . . 29-30

Code Listings & Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Limited Residential Warranty . . . . . . . . . 32

Limited Commercial Warranty . . . . . . . . 33

Trex® Product & INStALLAtIoN GuIde

Superior DeckS Begin With Superior Decking MaterialS

Trex revolutionized the decking industry by inventing a wood-polymer composite product that won’t rot, crack, splinter or warp like wood . What’s more, Trex offers unmatched beauty that lasts, along with unlimited design flexibility . And, unlike wood, it doesn’t require painting, staining or sanding . Trex saves you time and money, giving you more time to enjoy the space you create .

Only trex offers these advantages:

Most trusted brand • Backed by a 25-year limited

warranty‡

• Chosen by more consumers, builders and architects than any other brand

• Supported by the largest network of trained contractors and dealers

unparalleled design choices • Most preferred products, colors

and finishes

• Broadest selection of complementary colors and styles

outstanding Workability • Routes, cuts and saws like wood

• Fastens easily, no pre-drilling required (for normal installation)

• Can be bent to create expressive curves

Trex® LeTs You CreaTe Your spaCe® for a LifeTime of enjoYmenT

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‡ Refers to Trex residential warranty only . For commercial warranty details, go to page 33 .

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How Trex® sTands up To THe CompeTiTion

trex iS the MoSt preferreD line of coMpoSite proDuctS availaBle.* here’S Why.

TREX vs WOOD

TREX WOOD

More durable X

Pleasing to the touch/slip-resistant X

No staining or painting X

No rotting, splintering or warping X

No harmful chemicals X

Curvability X

TREX vs OTHER COMPOSITES

TREX OTHER COMPOSITES

Most preferred by pros X

Largest range of profiles X

Most natural look and feel X

Most extensive network of contractors X

Most composite decks built X

Easy to cut, route and fasten X

Most preferred colors and finishes X

25 Year Limited Warranty‡ – backed by the industry leader X

*Based on 2005 consumer preference study .

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theSe key factS Make your DeciSion eaSy.

trex pays off – in time and money. Sure, it’s low maintenance . But it also offers a greater return on your investment than a wood deck . On average, more than 90% of the cost of a composite deck is recouped at home resale*, making it one of the most valuable investments you can make in your home .

trex costs less over time – After a slightly higher initial investment, Trex proves to be a superior value over years of worry-free ownership .

trex offers a �5-year limited warranty‡ – Comprehensive product coverage from the industry leader .

Your invesTmenT in Trex®

*According to the November 2005 issue of Remodeling Magazine.

COST OVER TIME

Yr1 Yr2 Yr3 Yr4 Yr5 Yr6 Yr7 Yr8 Yr9 Yr10

$7,000

$6,000

$5,000

$4,000

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Yr1 Yr2 Yr3 Yr4 Yr5 Yr6 Yr7 Yr8 Yr9 Yr10

$3,500

$3,000

$2,500

$2,000

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Choices, Choices, Choices…Product InformationEverything you need to complete a great looking Trex® project is here. For colors and finishes, please refer to pages 7-11.

Available sizes & profiles

Trex with the broadest selection of colors, shapes and finishes, comes in most of the same dimensions and lengths as traditional lumber. Pick from our wide range of decking and railing profiles to create a one of a kind outdoor living space.

* See next page for actual dimensions. ** Availability may be limited. Check with your local retailer.† Available from Winchester plant only.

Use Profile* ProdUctline length AvAilAblecolorS, WG

S, WG, M, WB

BA, CY

S, WG, M, WB

BA, CY

S, WG, M, WB

S, WG, M, WB

S, WG, M, WB

BA, CY

S, WG, M, WB

BA, CY

WG

WG

S, WG, M, WB, BA, CY







CW

CW

CW

CW

CW

CW

S, WG, M, WB

S, WG, M, WB

S, WG, M, WB

N/A

S, WG, M, WB

N/A

S, WG, M, WB

S, WG, M, WB

5/4 x 6

5/4 x 6

5/4 x 6

2 x 6

2 x 6

2 x 6 HS†

1 x 8

1 x 12

1 x 12

2 x 4

2 x 4

1/2 x 4

4 x 6

1 3/8” x 1 3/8” Baluster

4 x 4 RailPost

Hand Rail

Bottom Rail

Pyramid Post Cap

Flat Post Cap

Post Skirt

Baluster

Hand Rail

Bottom Rail

6 x 6 Post Sleeve

Pyramid Post Cap

Post Skirt

Fence Post

Top Rail

Bottom Rail

Bottom Rail Insert

Pickets

Brackets

Flat Post Cap

Pyramid Post Cap

Origins

Accents

Brasilia

Accents

Brasilia

Accents

Origins

Origins

Brasilia

Origins

Brasilia

Origins

Origins

Designer Series Railing







Artisan Series Railing






Seclusions

Seclusions

Seclusions

Seclusions

Seclusions

Seclusions

Seclusions

Seclusions

12’, 16 ’, 20 ’

12’, 16 ’, 20 ’

12’, 16 ’, 20 ’

12’, 16’, 20 ’

12’, 16 ’, 20 ’

12’, 16 ’, 20 ’

12’

12’

12’

12’, 16 ’

12’, 16 ’

16’

8’

32”, 144”

52”

75”

75”

12/box

12/box

12/box

30.375”, 36.375”

67.5”, 91.5”

67.5”, 91.5”

39”, 45”, 96”

12/box

12/box

108”

90.5”

90.5”

90.5”

63.8”

24/Box

12/Box

12/Box

Color KeyS SaddleWG Winchester GreyM MadeiraWB Woodland BrownCY CayenneBA Burnished AmberCW Classic White

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LANdSCApE EdGiNG**LANdSCApE TiMBERS**RAiLiNG

dECKiNG & doCKS

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trex traditional & Designer series railing™

post caps

1.375"

1.375"

Baluster

3.8"

3"

3.8"

2.35"

post skirt

5.875"

1.25"

3.5"

3.5"

trex railpost™

trex Designer series Handrail

3.2"

2.25"

trex Designer series Bottom rail

2"

2.75"

pyramid Flat top

trex artisan series railing™

artisan Baluster

1.42”

1.42”

artisan Handrail

2.45”

3.31”

artisan Bottom rail

2”

3”

artisan rail gaskets

top Bottom

artisan post cap

3”

5.875”

artisan post skirt

6.37”

artisan Baluster spacerartisan post sleeve

5.5”

5.5”

railing support Bracket

1.375”

.875”

1.187”

35.4”

3.75”

TrexExpress™ Designer railing assembly tool

trexexpress artisan railing assembly tool

railing support Bracket

1.375”

.875”

1.187”

1.01”panel support molding5.875”

0.831”

1.003”

Fencing – treX seclUsions™

rail Bottom rail picket

Bottom rail insert post corner Bracket

Flat post cap pyramid post cap

7.5"

2.6"

5.86"1"

4.9"

4"

1.9"

2.7"

7.5"

3.8"

5.1"

2.7"

5.86"1"

Decking & Docks

1.1"5.5"

5/4x6

1.5"

5.5"

2x6

1.5"

5.5"

2x6 HS 1.5"

3.5"

2x4

Fascia, risers & trim

7.25"

1x8.75"

11.375"

1x12.75"

5.5"

5.5"

.375"3.5"

1/2x4

5.5"

3.5"

4x6

lanDscape eDging & timBers

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Trex origins™

Trex origins CoLor paLeTTe†

Saddle WinchesterGrey

the original SMooth trex® Surface.

The smooth surface and refined profile of Trex Origins give your deck a clean, contemporary look . And the wide array of design options possible with Trex unleash the imagination, allowing for distinctive patterns and spectacular, sweeping curves .

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Trex aCCenTs®

tWo great Decking SurfaceS on one great BoarD.

Trex Accents decking features a natural woodgrain on one side, a smooth contemporary look on the other . The ability to mix and match colors and textures opens up design possibilities never before seen in an outdoor space . And, consumers rate Trex Accents the most natural-looking woodgrain composite product .*

Trex aCCenTs CoLor paLeTTe†


Madeira WoodlandBrown

Trex Accents offers two finishes for limitless design flexibility.

Shown in Trex Accents® – Saddle, Madeira and Winchester Grey


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Trex brasiLia CoLor paLeTTe†

Trex Brasilia offers subtle shadings, natural color variations, and deep, rich patterns.

Shown in Trex Brasilia™ – Burnished Amber and Cayenne


the look of the tropicS. the laSting quality of trex®.

Enjoy the distinctive, exotic look of tropical hardwoods, without the labor of pre-drilling, oiling and sealing . Not only is Trex Brasilia far easier to install and maintain than hardwood, but consumers prefer its premium tropical hardwood appearance over all other woodgrain composites .*

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Trex® raiLings

Beauty iS in the DetailS.

A Trex deck is not complete without Trex railing . Trex Designer and Artisan Series railings give you the broadest assortment of styles and colors you want, paired with the durability you need .

trex designer Series railing™

Available in the same color palette as Trex Decking, allowing you to perfectly complement your Trex deck .

trex Artisan Series railing™

The lightly textured surface in a Classic White finish mirrors the look of painted wood . Whether you choose the tradi-tional look of white balusters or the contemporary look of tempered glass paneling, the seamless design and atten-tion to detail complete a Trex Deck .

the right railing choice for your deck – No matter which Trex Railing system you choose, you’ll enjoy:

• A stylish, finished appearance

• Low maintenance

• Unlimited design flexibility

• Durability as evidenced by a 25-year limited residential warranty

Trex designer series raiLing™ weaTHered CoLor paLeTTe†



Cayenne Burnished Amber

Classic White

Trex arTisan series raiLing™CoLor paLeTTe

Trex® Railing – Madeira Trex Designer Series Railing™ – Madeira and Saddle

Trex Artisan Series Railing™ Trex Artisan Series Railing™ with Glass Paneling

†All colors shown are "after weathering". Actual colors may vary from photos.

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new Trex seCLusions™privaCY fenCing

a fence that StanDS aBove the reSt.

Introducing Trex Seclusions fencing . Privacy . Durability . Beauty . All in one fence . It’s stronger, longer lasting, easy to maintain and comes in more colors than wood or vinyl .

trex Seclusions privacy fencing will be

introduced in select areas in �00�. check

with your local trex sales representative

or www.trex.com for availability.

Trex seCLusions CoLor paLeTTe†

Shown in Trex Seclusions™ and Trex Accents® – Saddle

Vinyl is treated with a white UV inhibitor, which limits color choice.

Wood rots and can require a great deal of maintenance.

Trex Seclusions never needs painting, and won’t buckle or warp as is common with other materials.



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Job site storage

There are several important things to

remember when storing Trex® decking . Trex

decking must be stored on a flat surface .

• Trex deckingmustbe supportedevery2’ oncenter.

• WhenstackingTrexdecking,supportsshouldstart at each end of the unit and line upvertically.

• Trex decking must be supported on a levelplane.Adjustsupportblocksaccordingly.

• Do not stackTrex higher than6 units or 12’high.

• Covermaterialonsiteuntilitistobeinstalled.

safety

As with any construction project, you should

wear the proper protective clothing and

safety equipment . Trex decking is heavier

and more flexible than wood . Do not try

to lift similar quantities of Trex boards as you

would traditional lumber .

Unitsof12'Trexlumberonlevelground.

Unitsof12'Trexlumberonunevenground.

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The Tools of the Trade

Trex routs beautifullytogiveextremelycrispedges.Donotrout2x2or 4x4 profiles. Trexdoes not recommendroutingTrex Brasilia™.Routing will changethe unique surface ofthisproduct.

FormostTrexprofiles,sawbladeswithfewerteeth (18 to 24, on a71⁄4”blade)staycoolerandlastlonger.Whencutting Trex Artisan Series Railing™, Trexrecommends using42-tooth carbide-tippedblade.

Whendrilling,periodicallyliftthebitoutoftheholetoremovetheshavings.

Whenusingamiterboxsaw, we recommend a10-12” saw bladewith30teethorless.

Screw guns provide aquick and easy way tofastenTrex.

tools

Intricate shapes, profiles and patterns are possible

with Trex® . No special tools are required . For best

results, use carbide tipped blades and router bits .

Fact: •Allcoloredchalklinesarepermanentexceptwhite.Wesuggestusingwhitechalk.•TrexCompanydoesnotrecommendsanding.Sanding

willchangetheappearanceofthesurfaceoftheTrexmaterial.

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coatingsas some wood

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trim-head screwsThese screws havesufficient holding powerand their small headdecreasesscrewvisibility.

nailsNailsarealsoeffectiveonTrex. Spiral shank nailshave extra holding power.Theminimumdiameternailrecommendedis0.120"

Fasteners

Trex® decking and railing systems can

be assembled with most traditional

outdoor fastening methods . Hot-dipped,

galvanized, ceramic-coated, and stainless

steel fasteners resist rust and stains . We

recommend these five fastening options:

these types of fasteners work well with Trex:

exterior grade deck screwsFewer threads per inchwork best. You will needto flatten excess shavingsafterscrewisinplace.

Composite–decking screws Thesescrewsaredesignedtopulltheshavingsintothescrewhole.Ifyouwantthescrews to coordinate withTrex colors, you can useFastenmaster TrapEase*screws.

Hidden FastenersThere are several brandsof hidden fastenersystems that work wellwithTrex. Checkwiththemanufacturer if you havequestionsaboutsuitability.

Assemble with Care

profile Length Gauge Length No.

5/4 x 6 3” 10 or 11d 2-1/2” #7

2 x 6 3” 10 or 11d 3” #7

Minimum Fastener SizeNails Screws

* Fastenmaster® and TrapEase® are registered trademarks of Olympic Fasteners

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A Strong Foundation

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Herringbonepattern

Illustration#2

Tilepattern

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PictureFramepattern

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An alternate installation isto add an additional joistband/nailer at the butt jointtoprovidegreater fasteningarea.

Trex®doesnothavealineargrainlikewood,andwillnotsplit if fastenersarestarted1” from the board edgesand angled into the joist.Pre-drilling will reducethe probability of splitting.Please see page 17 forgappingguidelines.

Framing

The key to quality installation starts with

the foundation and framing . Check your

local building codes for restrictions . Trex®

cannot be used for structural applications .

Do not attach Trex decking directly to

any solid surface or watertight system .

See sleeper systems on page 26 .

special Patterns

When planning a unique pattern, you

will need to adjust the framing to support

the surface pattern . Please refer to the

spanning chart on page 16 . Many decks are

designed to take advantage of angles, as in

the herringbone design in Illustration #1 .

There are numerous creative layout options

that will add value and visual appeal to the

decking surface . For more advanced layout

options, including bending, please see pages

27-28 .

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Code ComplianceJoist spanning for Decking

Trex® decking meets all applicable

national model building codes . The

joists must be spaced according to

the chart below . Be sure that all joists

are level and plumb . Trex decking

must span at least three joists .

Perpendiculartojoists.Seechartabove.

Ata60˚angle,maximumjoistspanningis2”lessthanabovechart.

Trex® decking Span chart

Commercial decks, Boardwalks & Marinas

Loading 100psf 100psf 200psf

5/4 x 6 16” 16” 12”

2 x 4, 6 20” 20” 16”

2 x 6 HS 24" 24" 16"

5/4 x 6 Stairs 10.5" 10.5" 10.5"

2 x 6 Stairs 12” 12” 12”

Residential decks, Light duty docks, Residential/daycare playground

Ata45˚angle,maximumjoistspanningis4”lessthanabovechart.

Ata30˚angle,maximumjoistspanningis1/2oftheabovechart.

Tip:1.Forload-bearingapplicationssuchashot tubs,planters,etc.,consultalocal buildingengineeror inspectorforspanrecommendations.2. Paint the top of your joists black

tominimizetheappearanceofjoiststhroughspacesbetweenboards.

Adjust joist Spanning to Accommodate Angled decking Patterns

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Width-to-width

Therequiredwidth-to-widthgapping is 1/4”. Wheninstalling in temperaturesbelow40˚ F, 3/8”gappingisrecommended.

Trex® decking must be gapped, both end-to-end and width-to-width . Gapping is necessary

to facilitate proper drainage and for the slight thermal expansion and contraction of the Trex

decking boards . Another reason for gapping is to account for shrinkage of the wood joist system .

Following the proper gapping requirements will ensure that your deck will look great year after

year .

1/4" – 3/8”

end-to-end

Trexdeckingmustalsobegappedend-to-end,basedupon the temperatureat installation. See chartbelow. For fastening tips,seepage14.

Abutting Solid objects

Trex decking must alsobe gapped 1/4” – 1/2”depending upon thetemperature at installationwhendeckingisabuttingawall.Seechartbelow.

1/8" – 3/16”

1/4” – 1/2”

Fact:• AlwaysfollowTrex recommendedgapping

guidelines.•Maximum allowable overhang for Trex is

4”.• All decks require air circulation to keep

themdryandlookinggood.Leaveopenings

under the decking or increase gapping to

3/8”toimproveairflow.• Trexusedasverticalsidingorfasciaaround

thebaseofadeckmustbegappedthesame

asdeckingtoallowforairflow.• Fasciashouldbeattachedwithtwoscrews

every 12-18”, although 3 screws should be

usedwith1x12material.

Below 40˚ F* 3/8”

Above 40˚ F* 1/4”

Width-to-Width Gap

Below 60˚ F* 3/16” 1/2”

Above 60˚ F* 1/8” 1/4”

End-to-End & Abutting Gap

gapping

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Moving on Upstairway Assembly Detail

The majority of decking projects require

the installation of stairs . Due to its low-

maintenance composition, Trex® products are

ideal for treads and risers . Heavy traffic areas

will hold up for years .

•StairtreadsbuiltwithTrex5/4x6or2x6meetrequirements set forth by the major nationalmodelbuildingcodes.

•Fasten treads continuously across at least 4stringers.

•Maximum center to center distance betweenwood stringers is 12” (see the chart onpage16).

•Gapping between all Trex boards should be1/4” in warm weather. Use 3/8” gap forcoldweatherinstallation(seethetableonpage17).

•DressthesidesofthestringerswithTrex1x8or1x12forafinishedlook.

• Agraspablehandrailmayberequiredonstair-ways.Checkwithyourbuildingcodeofficialforlocalrequirements.

• See illustrations on page 22 forDesigner railinstallationonstairwayapplications.

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A Trex 5⁄4 x 6 Handrail - Maximum height from top of decking to top of handrail is 42” . Attach top cap to 4 x 4 rail post with 2 screws (#12 x 3”) diagonally 2” apart . Top cap is secured to top rail with a screw every 12” .

B Trex 2 x 4 top rail - Attach top rail to 4 x 4 posts with 2 screws (#12 x 3”) diagonally 2” apart .

C Trex Railpost™ - 4 x 4 x 52” with the maximum spacing of 72” on center . Attach to rim joist with two 1⁄2” diameter carriage bolts . Do not notch posts . Bolts must be verti-cally spaced no less than 51⁄8” apart . Top bolt must be at least 2” from the top of the deck, and the bottom bolt must at least 1” from the bottom of the post .

D Trex 13/8" Balusters - Maximum spacing is 5” on center or 35⁄8” between balusters . Fasten two screws (#10 x 21⁄2”) into top rail and secure two screws (#10 x 21⁄2”) through fascia into rim joists . An attractive design option is to bevel the bottom of the 13⁄8” baluster, below the screws .

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NOTES:TheTrexrailingsystemcomplieswithcurrentBOCA,ICBO,SBCCI,andICCmodelcodes.Seelocalbuildingcodesforotherrequirements.Formoredetailedinstalla-tioninstructions,visitwww.trex.com.


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A Trex 5⁄4 x 6 Handrail - Maximum height from top of decking to top of handrail is 42” . Attach top cap to 4 x 4 rail post with 2 screws (#12 x 3”) diagonally 2” apart . Top cap is secured to top rail with a screw every 12” .

B Trex 2 x 4 top & Bottom rail - Attach top rail to 4 x 4 posts with 2 screws (#12 x 3”) diagonally 2” apart .

C Trex Railpost™ - 4 x 4 x 52” with the maximum spacing of 72” on center . Attach to rim joist and wood support blocking with two 1⁄2” diameter carriage bolts . Do not notch posts . Bolts must be vertically spaced no less than 51⁄8” apart . Top bolt must be at least 2” from the top of the deck, and the bottom bolt must at least 1” from the bottom of the post .

D Trex 13/8" Balusters - Maximum spacing is 5” on center or 35⁄8” between balusters . Fasten two screws (#10 x 21⁄2”) into top rail and secure two screws (#10 x 2 1⁄2”) through bottom rail . A baluster must extend to the deck every 18” for support .

e Trex Fascia- 1 x 8 or larger .

F Code-Approved Wood rim Joist - 2” x 8” or larger .

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NOTES:TheTrexrailingsystemcomplieswithcurrentBOCA,ICBO,SBCCI,andICCmodelcodes.Seelocalbuildingcodesforotherrequirements.Formoredetailedinstallationinstructions,visitwww.trex.com.

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A Trex Designer Handrail - Maximum height from top of decking to top of handrail is 42” Attach handrail to post with Trex Railing Support Brackets . New handrail provides ease of assembly by eliminat-ing the need for a fillet strip . The lower edge on the handrail allows for fastening of the balusters using a 16-gauge 2” finish nail .

B �Trex Designer Bottom rail - Attach bottom rail to post with Trex Railing Support Brackets . New bottom rail features bottom lip for added stability .

C �Trex railing support Brackets - Innovative bracket designed for horizontal, angled and stair rail installation applications . Railing Support Brackets are positioned accurately on the posts using the Railing Assembly Tool and attach to posts using 2 screws (#9 deck screw x 15⁄8” L) .

D �TrexExpress™ railing Assembly tool - Tool wraps around posts to line up Railing Support Brackets (for a 36” high rail), to plumb the posts and set the bolt holes . Use it horizontal for baluster spacing .

e �Trex 13/8" Balusters - Maximum spacing is 5” on center or 35⁄8” between balusters . Use a nail gun with 2” nails (16 gauge) to secure to top rail and bottom rail . To create Support Blocks, use Trex 13⁄8” balusters, cut to 4” lengths . Position between bottom rail and

deck surface . Attach to bottom rail using nail gun . Maximum spacing of 18” on center . Trex recommends pre-drilling if fastening with screws .

F ��Trex�Railpost™ - 4 x 4 x 52” with the maximum spacing of 72” on center . Attach to rim joist with two 1⁄2” carriage bolts . Do not notch posts . Bolts must be vertically spaced at least 5-1⁄8” apart . Top bolt must be at least 2” from the top of the deck . The bottom bolt must be at least 1” from the bottom of the post .

g ��Trex Post Cap - Decorative top for Trex RailPost .

H ��Trex Post skirt - Decorative cover for base of Trex RailPost . Install post skirt before mounting brackets to post .

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J �Trex trim - 1x trim available in various widths .

k Code-Approved Wood Joist

l Code-Approved Wood rim Joist - 2 x 8 or larger .

NOTES:TheTrex Designer Series Railing™systemcomplieswithcurrentBOCA,SBCCI,andICCmodelcodes.Seelocalbuildingcodesforotherrequirements.Formoredetailedinstallationinstructions,visitwww.trex.com.

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Designer Railing Assembly SystemThe TrexExpress™ Designer Railing Assembly System offers the builder something very valuable: time saved . In fact, you can finish a complete railing system as quickly and easily as wood .

How does the TrexExpress Designer Railing Assembly System work? For starters, it includes a Railing Support Bracket that can handle many assembly options . It also includes a Railing Assembly Tool that automatically spaces the balusters, sets the 4 x 4 bolt holes, and secures the railing support bracket to the post . It removes the guesswork and simplifies the process .

A. Trex Designer Series Handrail

B. Trex Designer Series Bottom rail

C. railing support Brackets

D. Balusters

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F. TrexExpress™ railing Assembly toolg. Post CapH. Trex Post skirt

TheRSB isassembled in thisposition forhorizontal, 90°, 45° and 22.5°applications.

TheRSB is assembled in thisposition forupperpoststairapplications,withanangleofinclinebetween30°and35°.

After installing one RSB in the horizontalapplication, snap together another bracketforeachlowerpoststairapplications.

HorizontalConfiguration

Upper-PostConfiguration

Lower-PostConfiguration

The following illustrations of the Railing Support Bracket (RSB) depict the three different configurations the RSB will be used in during assembly of railings on decking and railings for stairways.

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Railing Assembly Tool can also be used to plumb the

post and set the bolt holes . Attach to interior of the

rim joists and wood support blocking with two-1⁄2”

diameter carriage bolts . Do not notch posts . Bolts

must be vertically spaced no less than 51⁄8” apart .

Top bolt must be at least 2” from the top of the

deck, and the bottom bolt must be at least 1” from

the bottom of the post .

Step � - Post Skirts (when applicable)

Slide Trex® Post Skirts over each post, resting them

on the surface of the deck .

Step � - Set railing Support brackets (rSb)

Insert two RSB’s into the

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post, resting the bottom of

the tool on the top of the Post Skirt . If Post Skirts

are not being used, temporarily insert additional 5/4

board below tool . Assemble each RSB to the post

using (2) screws provided (#9 deck screw x 15/8”L) .

Once each bracket is assembled to the post, remove

the Railing Assembly Tool . Repeat this step until all

sections of rail are complete .

Step � - Space your balusters

Lay the Railing Assembly Tool

face up, and place balusters

in designated slots as shown .

Align top and bottom rails .

Insert all balusters for that

section into the channel on the top rail . Use the

Railing Assembly Tool to properly space each

baluster in the top rail . When spacing the balusters,

make sure that the distance from the end of the top

rail and the first baluster are equal on both ends .

Step 5 - Securing balusters to bottom rail

Place the bottom rail on its

side, ensuring that the side

with the lip is up . Slide the

Railing Assembly Tool face up,

adjacent to bottom rail . Using

the marked distance that matches the first baluster

on the top rail, place the baluster in contact with the

lip of the bottom rail . Once in place, nail through

the underside of the bottom rail into each baluster .

If using screws, Trex Company recommends pre-

drilling . (Hint: Groove in the bottom rail indicates

the center location of the baluster for nailing .) For

added stability, predrill center of balusters and attach

balusters with screw .

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Step � - Securing balusters to handrail

Align the bottom rail so it is

the same distance from the

first baluster as the top rail .

Nail both sides of handrail

for added stability . Using a

nail gun (2” - 16 gauge nails), secure each baluster

by inserting a nail through the lower side portion

of the top rail into each baluster . Hold nail gun

perpendicular to baluster to be sure the nail drives

securely into the baluster .

Step � - Attach your Support blocks

Nail through the sides of the bottom rail into the

support blocks (See image in Step 5) . Support

blocks are 4” long and are required every 18” .

Step 8 - Securing railing Section to Post

Place the assembled railing

section on the RSB’s already

secured to the posts . Using

(2) screws provided, secure

the top rail to the RSBs .

Step �a - Securing bottom rail to Post From

the top

Secure the bottom rail by installing a screw

through the top of the bottom rail into the outer-

most hole of the RSB .

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Step �b - Securing bottom rail to Post From

the Side

Using a nail gun (2” - 16 gauge nails) at a

45° angle, place a nail from the bottom rail

into the rail post . Position the nail 11/4” up

from the bottom of the rail and 1” in from

the rail post .

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Artisan Care & Cleaning

Exterior building materials require cleaning .

Periodic cleaning of Trex® Decking &

Railing will maintain the beauty of a Trex

deck .

dirt and Stains

• For general cleaning, use an orange citruscleaner.

• For a tougher stain, use a Mr. Clean® Magic Eraser* in conjunction with an orange citrus cleaner.

pressure Washer

• Trexdoesnot recommend theuseofapressure washer.

Sanding

• Trex does not recommend sanding railing. Sanding will change the appearance of the surfaceofTrexmaterial.

disposal

• Trex Artisan products should be disposed with normal construction debris or household waste.do Not Burn Trex Artisan Product due toitsmaterialproperties.

* Mr. Clean® Magic Eraser is a trademark of Procter and Gamble Inc.

Tip:

Be sure and use rail gaskets and white screw

covers to create a seamless look, and conceal

sharp screws.

For stair assembly, it helps to cut balusters at the

angle of the stairs.

For installing clear infill with the Trex Artisan

Series Railing, please go to www.trex.com for

complete installation instructions.

When building a stair rail with Trex Artisan Series

Railing, you will need to purchase a stair rail kit.

This has all of the necessary components to build

the stair rail, except the posts, caps, and skirts.

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Trex® is an ideal material for applications

above solid surfaces as in a rooftop deck or

on top of concrete or slate provided that your

installation includes a sleeper system .

A sleeper system is a buffer between the solid

surface and Trex . Drainage, access and airflow

are critical . Water must be able to flow away

from the deck . Access is needed to the joist

system for repairs and removal of debris

when necessary . Good airflow will keep the

decking dry and good-looking .

roof-deck notes:• Consult your building code authority for proper detail on railing installation to the roof structure .

• If access to the roof is desired, the Trex deck must be built in removable sections or with removable fasteners to allow access to roof .

• The sleeper joists must be attached to the roof structure in a manner that stabilizes the deck frame . Failure to do so may result in a poor structure which will compromise deck performance .

sleeper system notes:• Surface below the deck must be pitched for proper drainage .

• 1/4 - 1/2” gap abutting walls or other fixed objects .

• Gaps between deck boards shall be 3/8” minimum on a sleeper system .

• Minimum height of a sleeper joist is 3 1/2” .

• Trex, when used with a sleeper system, must be supported below its entire length and run the direction of the pitch of the roof to facilitate proper drainage .

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Don’t Be SquareBending tips

Notes: increase bending radius by 2 feet when using 2 x 6 profiles or 5/4 x 6 Brasilia material. Bending should not be done below 60˚ F.

1) Installing curved profiles will take considerably

more time than installing straight profiles .

2) Heaters larger than 100,000 BTU will require

less time to heat Trex profiles .

3) Bending boards in this manner places them

under considerable stress . Boards may break . The

most common causes are:

a . The boards are not hot enough

b . Bending is being done at a rate faster

than 1” per second

4) Railings are very difficult to bend . Posts on

curved railings should be spaced at maximum 4’

on center .

5) Attach fasteners only on inside of curve, until

boards are bent entirely into place . Then fill in rest

of the fasteners .

6) Joist spacing must be reduced by 4” to support

curved decking .

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Bending Radius Method Heating Time difficulty Level

25'+ Lay on Hot Asphalt 60 min. intermediate

20'+ Tube & Heater 45 min. Beginner

15-20' Tube & Heater 60 min. intermediate

10-15' Tube & Heater 60+ min. Expert

6-10'+ Rip into strips 30+ min. Expert

designer Railing 20'+ Tube & Heater 60+ min. Expert

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Don’t Be SquareBending DetailSuggested methods for bending Trex®:

Trex boards can be bent without being

heated when the outside temperature

is above 100˚F . Trex 5/4 x 6 or 2 x 4

boards, laying flat, can be bent to

achieve a 25-foot radius when formed

as in Illustration #1 .

To assist in the bending of Trex, you

can use a non-flammable pipe/tube

and a portable heater with fan to heat

boards to approximately 140˚F internal

temperature . See Illustration #2 . To

achieve this temperature, heat boards a

minimum of 45 minutes . To minimize

damage to the board surface near the

heater, flip boards after 20 minutes or

move heater to other end of the tube .

Joist spans must be reduced to 12” to

accommodate Trex installed in curved

configurations .

Illustration#1SuggestedMethodsforBendingTrexDeckingatanambienttemperatureof60˚Forhigher,afterbeingheatedasillustratedbelow.

Illustration#2Non-FlammableTubeorPipe&PortableHeaterSystem

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All exterior building materials require cleaning . Periodic cleaning of Trex Decking & Railing will maintain the beauty of a Trex deck . Trex recommends a basic cleaning to remove dirt and debris at time of installation .

Caring for a Trex® Deck

dirt and debris

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chalk Markings

visible Mill Markings

Water Spots/Leaf Staining/Wood tannins

Pigment Staining

Ice and Snow

• Clean deck to remove dirt and debris . Soap, hot water and a stiff bristle brush are all that is needed . For Artisan products, general cleaning may be done with an orange citrus cleaner . For a tougher stain, use a Mr . Clean® Magic Eraser* in conjunction with an orange citrus cleaner .

• All colored chalk lines are permanent except white . Scrubbing the area with hot soapy water with bleach may dislodge some of the chalk . We suggest using white chalk or baby powder .

• The mill markings on the side of Trex decking boards are required by building codes . With careful installation, most mill markings can be hidden . Visible mill markings can be lightened with acetone, also known as nail polish remover .

• Tannin leaching occurs in Trex and all wood based products naturally . Allow for at least 12 weeks of normal weathering . This process may be hastened through the use of a product containing oxalic or phosphoric acid .

• During the weathering process, a small amount of surface pigmenta-tion may wash off of the Trex surface, which may discolor neighboring surfaces . Remove with common rust cleaner for use on affected area material .

• Calcium chloride or rock salt, available in many home centers, will melt ice on Trex decking . Rinse off when first practical .

(continued on next page)* Mr. Clean® Magic Eraser is a trademark of Procter and Gamble Inc.

Scuffs & Abrasions • Will fade or disappear naturally after 12-16 weeks of weathering . This can be accelerated with a bleach-based deck wash followed by weathering .

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problem Solution

oil and Grease Stains

berries and Wine Stains

Ink Stains

Mold

Pressure Washer

• Use a cleaning product containing oxalic or phosphoric acid base to lighten or remove the rust or dirt . Product may need to sit on stain 10-15 min . before rinsing .

• Scrub in a household-degreasing agent as soon as the stain occurs . Rinse with hot water . For more severe stains, call 1-800-BUY-TREX .

• Mix bleach into hot water according to the bleach-packaging label . Scrub the stain lightly and rinse thoroughly . The stain may not disappear entirely .

• Inks may be permanent . However, the stain may be lightened by scrubbing with hot soapy water . Rinse thoroughly .

• Use conventional deck washes or cleaners that contain sodium hypo-chlorite (bleach) and detergent (refer to Mold Technical Bulletin on www .trex .com) .

• Treat with PSC Composite Deck AfterKlean (www .psc-solutions .com) or Anti-Growth (www .anti-growth .com) to delay regrowth .

• Periodic cleaning of your deck, even if it appears clean, is important to prevent the build-up of pollen/debris that can cause mold .

• Trex Company does not recommend the use of a pressure washer . The use of a pressure washer with a greater than 1,500 PSI and/or applied closer than 10" from the deck surface could damage the decking surface and result in a loss of warranty coverage .

Caring for a Trex® Deck

Sanding • Trex Company does not recommend sanding . Sanding will change the appearance of the surface of Trex material .

disposal • Trex Decking and Railing products should be disposed with normal construction debris or household waste . do not burn Trex Artisan Product due to its material properties .


Quality AssuredCode listings

Trex Company complies with all major

model building codes and has been evaluated

by the International Code Council

evaluation service .

trex company complies with these Model

building codes:

• 1997UniformBuildingCode(UBC).

• 1999StandardBuildingCode(SBC).

• 2003InternationalResidentialCode(IRC).

• 2003InternationalBuildingCode(IBC).

• InternationalOneandTwoFamilyDwellingCode1998.

• BOCA® National Building Code/1999(BNBC).

• Trex®Decking is included in theNationalResearchCouncilofCanada’sRegistryofProductEvaluations.Seewww.trex.comforCCMCEvaluationReport13125-R.

25-Year limited residential Warranty

As a Trex® decking and railing owner or

installer, you’ve invested in a revolutionary

material that provides years of like-new

performance with only periodic cleaning .

You can feel safe using Trex . Trex Company

provides a 25-year limited residential and

a five-year limited commercial warranty

with comprehensive coverage against:

• Splintering,splitting,andcracking

• Rotanddecay

• Termitedamage

• Materialdefects

Please see pages 32-33 for the residential

and commercial warranties, respectively .

Tip:For more technical informationon Trex, including painting,code reports, mold and mildewand physical and mechanicalproperties, visit http://www.trex.com/Universal/technical_info/default.asp.

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Limited Residential WarrantyTrex Company, Inc . (hereinafter “Trex”) warrants to the original consumer purchaser (“Purchaser”) that, for a period of twenty-five (25) years from the date of original consumer purchase, under normal use and service conditions, Trex‚ products shall be free from material defects in workmanship and materials, and shall not check, split, splinter, rot or suffer structural damage from termites or fungal decay . If a defect occurs within the warranty period, Purchaser shall notify Trex in writing and, upon confirmation by an authorized Trex representative of the defect, Trex’s sole responsibility shall be, at its option, to either replace the defective item or refund the portion of the purchase price paid by Purchaser for such defective item (not including the cost of its initial installation) .

This warranty shall not cover and Trex shall not be responsible for costs and expenses incurred with respect to the removal of defective Trex products or the installation of replacement materials, including but not limited to labor and freight .

This warranty may be transferred one (1) time, within the five (5) year period beginning from the date of original pur-chase by the Purchaser, to a subsequent buyer of the property upon which the Trex products were originally installed .

To make a claim under this limited warranty, Purchaser, or the transferee, shall send to Trex, within the warranty period referred to above, a description of the claimed defect and proof of purchase, to the following address:

Trex Company, Inc .Customer Relations

160 Exeter DriveWinchester, VA 22603-8605

Trex does not warrant against and is not responsible for, and no implied warranty shall be deemed to cover, any condition attributable to: (1) improper installation of Trex products and/or failure to abide by Trex’s installation guidelines, includ-ing but not limited to improper gapping; (2) use of Trex products beyond normal residential use, or in an application not recommended by Trex’s guidelines and local building codes; (3) movement, distortion, collapse or settling of the ground or the supporting structure on which Trex products are installed; (4) any act of God (such as flooding, hurricane, earthquake, lightning, etc .), environmental condition (such as air pollution, mold, mildew, etc .), or staining from foreign substances (such as dirt, grease, oil, etc .); (5) variations or changes in color of Trex products; or (6) improper handling, storage, abuse or neglect of Trex products by Purchaser, the transferee or third parties .

No person or entity is authorized by Trex to make and Trex shall not be bound by any statement or representation as to the quality or performance of Trex products other than as contained in this warranty . This warranty may not be altered or amended except in a written instrument signed by Trex and Purchaser .

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL TREX BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN-TIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES ARE SOUGHT IN CONTRACT, IN TORT (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY) OR OTHERWISE, AND TREX’S LIABIL-ITY WITH RESPECT TO DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE REPLACEMENT OF SUCH PRODUCTS OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE .

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you . This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state .

This warranty shall only be applicable and enforceable in the United States of America and Canada .

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Limited Commercial WarrantyTrex Company, Inc . (hereinafter “Trex”) warrants to the original end-user commercial purchaser (“Purchaser”) that, for a period of five (5) years from the date of original commercial purchase, under normal commercial use and service condi-tions, Trex‚ products shall be free from material defects in workmanship and materials, and shall not check, split, splinter, rot or suffer structural damage from termites or fungal decay . If a defect occurs within the warranty period, Purchaser shall notify Trex in writing and, upon confirmation by an authorized Trex representative of the defect, Trex’s sole re-sponsibility shall be, at its option, to either replace the defective item or refund the portion of the purchase price paid by Purchaser for such defective item (not including the cost of its initial installation) .

For purposes of this warranty, “commercial” shall refer to an application intended for unrestricted public access (no fee), restricted public access (fee based admission or members) or a non-residential commercial enterprise .

This warranty shall not cover and Trex shall not be responsible for costs and expenses incurred with respect to the removal of defective Trex products or the installation of replacement materials, including but not limited to labor and freight .

This warranty may be transferred to subsequent buyers of the property upon which the Trex products were originally installed .

To make a claim under this limited warranty, Purchaser, or any transferee, shall send to Trex, within the warranty period referred to above, a description of the claimed defect and proof of purchase, to the following address:

Trex Company, Inc .Customer Relations

160 Exeter DriveWinchester, VA 22603-8605

Trex does not warrant against and is not responsible for, and no implied warranty shall be deemed to cover, any condition attributable to: (1) improper installation of Trex products and/or failure to abide by Trex’s installation guidelines, includ-ing but not limited to improper gapping; (2) use of Trex products beyond normal commercial use, or in an application not recommended by Trex’s guidelines and local building codes; (3) movement, distortion, collapse or settling of the ground or the supporting structure on which Trex products are installed; (4) any act of God (such as flooding, hurricane, earthquake, lightning, etc .), environmental condition (such as air pollution, mold, mildew, etc .), or staining from foreign substances (such as dirt, grease, oil, etc .); (5) variations or changes in color of Trex products; or (6) improper handling, storage, abuse or neglect of Trex products by Purchaser, any transferee or third parties .

No person or entity is authorized by Trex to make and Trex shall not be bound by any statement or representation as to the quality or performance of Trex products other than as contained in this warranty . This warranty may not be altered or amended except in a written instrument signed by Trex and Purchaser .

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL TREX BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN-TIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES ARE SOUGHT IN CONTRACT, IN TORT (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY) OR OTHERWISE, AND TREX’S LIABIL-ITY WITH RESPECT TO DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE REPLACEMENT OF SUCH PRODUCTS OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE .

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you . This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state .

This warranty shall only be applicable and enforceable in the United States of America and Canada .

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