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WELCOME TO PERFECTION by design As the leading wood-alternative decking in the United States for nearly 20 years, Trex® decks have inspired people to harness all the possibilities of the great outdoors. UNPARALLELED BEAUTY With a high-definition, natural wood-grain pattern or our striated tropical hardwood finish, Trex decking is engineered with a low-sheen, high-traffic technology that makes it last decades longer than anything else out there. EARTH FRIENDLY Our decking is made of 95% recycled materials, including plastic packaging, reclaimed wood and sawdust–no trees come down, no...

THE GOOD LIFE is way better outside decking: Spiced Rum

EIGHT DEEP, LUXURIOUS COLOURS Trex® decking comes in eight inspired tones, all of which offer deep wood grain and rich saturated colour engineered right into the board. So fall in love with one wisely. Because the colour you choose is the fade- and stain-resistant colour you’ll enjoy for decades. LAVA ROCK TIKI TORCH GRAVEL PATH ROPE SWING TREE HOUSE VINTAGE LANTERN UNIVERSAL FASTENER glass-filled nylon TREX HIDEAWAY® HIDDEN FASTENING SYSTEM Our grooved boards accommodate our revolutionary Trex Hideaway® Hidden Fastening System, which allows for a smooth, unfettered finish–no screws, no...

is about to be your new favorite colour Our company was built upon green principles and values, from our innovative materials to our eco-friendly processes. RECYCLED MATERIALS At Trex, we reuse as smartly as possible, creating innovative new products from not-so-new beginnings. » rex saves around 180 million kilos of plastic and wood T scrap from landfills every year. » rex is one of the largest plastic packaging recyclers in the United States. T » rex hasn’t felled one tree in all our years in the decking business. T Instead, we use what others don’t, including: • Used pallets • Reclaimed...

Trex® Decking PROFILE 25 mm Grooved Edge Board 25 mm x 140 mm x 3660 mm 25 mm x 140 mm x 4880 mm 25 mm x 140 mm x 6100 mm Available in all eight Transcend® colors 25 mm Square Edge Board Available in all eight Transcend colors Available in all eight Transcend colors Start Clip (stainless steel) Universal Fastener (glass-filled nylon) 2.5 clips per lineal meter of start board and finish board (36 per bag) WARRANTED TO WITHSTAND THE RIGORS OF TIME AND WEATHER In fact, Trex stands behind the beauty and durability of our decking so loyally, we now offer a 25-Year Limited Residential Fade and...

INSTALLATION Before installing any Trex® product, you should review local building codes and regulations, and consult with local building officials, to ensure compliance and safety. GLOSSARY OF TERMS Carriage Bolt Connector Clip Hidden fastener used between deck boards to secure positioning. A horizontal structural pressure-treated board that runs from wall-to-wall, wall-to-beam, or beam-to-beam to support the deck floor and decking materials. A large metal fastener with a hex head and screw threads that drive it into the wood. Ledger Board A beam supporting one end of the joists. The...

GENERAL TIPS » Most colored chalk lines are permanent. SAFETY When working on any construction project, you should wear protective clothing and safety equipment. Wear safety glasses, gloves, a dust mask and long sleeves, particularly when cutting in confined spaces. » When drilling large or deep holes, periodically lift the bit out of the hole to remove the shavings. » you want to minimize the If appearance of joists through the spaces between boards, paint the top of your joists black. » rex® decking is suitable for a wide range of T applications. It is not intended for primary structural...

AUSTRALIAN PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF TREX TRANSCEND® AND TREX ENHANCE® CRITERION TEST METHOD Friction Coefficient TEST EXPLANATION Transcend & Enhance 28/ Y (high) [Transcend] 30/ Y [Enhance] Contribution to slip when wet with water Transcend & Enhance 0.45/ F-Pass [Transcend] 0.45/ F [Enhance] Classification of Pedestrian Surface Materials according to dry floor friction test Transcend & Enhance Transcend & Enhance Appendix C, wet barefoot ramp 31 degrees/C (highest class) Classification of Pedestrian Surface Materials based on wet barefoot ramp test. Class A = lowest angle; C =...

TREX TRANSCEND® CARE AND CLEANING GUIDE All exterior building materials require cleaning. Generally, soap and water is all that is required to clean Trex Transcend® products. For additional information, see below. SOLUTION The affected area should be sprayed off with a hose to remove surface debris. Use warm soapy water and a soft bristle brush to remove dirt and debris from the embossing pattern. ® Chalk Lines High permanence chalk lines may discolour the surface. Use only Irwin Strait-Line * Dust-Off Marking Chalk (purple), available at Irwin.com Remove all debris from the deck using a...

SPECIAL PATTERNS When planning a unique pattern, you will need to adjust the framing to support the surface pattern. Many decks are designed to take advantage of angles, as shown below. Herringbone Pattern Tile Pattern Picture Frame Pattern ROOFTOP AND SLEEPER DECK SYSTEMS Sleeper Deck Systems In areas of application where a sleeper system is required that would not be susceptible to excessive debris buildup (examples would include covered areas such as balconies, porches, etc.), a minimum height of 38 mm for pressure-treated joists as well as a minimum 6 mm gap between Trex decking would...

CODE COMPLIANCE ADJUST JOIST SPANNING TO ACCOMMODATE ANGLED DECKING PATTERNS* Joist Spanning for Decking The joists must be spaced on center according to the chart below. Be sure that joists are level and plumb. Trex® decking must span at least three joists. For heavy items such as hot tubs, planters, etc., consult a local building engineer or inspector for span recommendations. If you want to minimize the appearance of joists through the spaces between boards, paint the top of your joists black. For a Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), please visit trex.com Perpendicular to joists. See...