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Congratulations! You just completed your Trex deck design. This report will provide the following information: Deck Layout Diagrams Deck Parts Descriptions Tool & Installation Tips Beam Layout Materials Cut-List Component Description Shopping List
Note: Because of wood content in Trex composites, natural color shifts do occur in Trex products. The "after weathering" color of Trex may be different from the colors shown in the Trex Deck Designer. For more information on weathering, visit http://www.trex.com/care/weathering.aspx.
Glossary of Terms
A. Top rail: The horizontal member, attached to the top of the balusters as well as the posts. B. Post Cap: A decorative cap attached to the top of the post to protect the post from the weather. C. Baluster: A vertical railing member, filling the area between the posts. D. Rail Post: A vertical member that supports the railing. E. Bottom rail: The horizontal member attached to the bottom of the balusters, as well as the post. The Bottom Rail is not required if the balusters extend to and are attached to the Rim Joist. F. Post skirt: A piece of trim that covers post cutouts in decking allowing for faster installation and a more finished look. G. Decking: The decking boards that serve as the walking surface. H. Joist: Dimensional lumber, set on edge, which supports decking. I. Rim Joist: A board fastened to the end of the joists, typically opposite of the ledger. J. End Joists: The joists at the end of a series of parallel joists. K. Beam: Supported by posts, the beam is the main horizontal support for the deck. L. Post: Vertical supports that rest on footings and support the beam. M. Footing: The below-ground support of a deck's post, usually made from concrete. N. Tread: The walking surface of each step in a stairway. O. Riser: A board attached to the vertical face of a step between treads. P. Stringer: The support frame of stairs where the risers and treads attach to.
Fascia Board (not shown): The boards used to cover rim joists and end joists (also known as face boards). Ledger (not shown): A board, equal in size to the joist, which anchors the deck to the house and supports one end of the deck. Batterboard (not shown): Horizontal boards attached level to stakes, used as reference or guides during the initial excavation and rough grading of a deck construction.
Fastening Tips
Toe Screwing at an angle (for butt joint): When installing screws less than 1" from the boards end, it is recommended to pre-drill before installing the fastener in order to prevent possible splitting. A trim head composite deck screw can be installed 1" from the end, but may create a small dimple effect. If the screw is sunken 1/8" to 1/4" below the surface, the shavings can be smoothed over the hole and tapped down with a hammer. An alternative recommendation for butt-to-butt ends, where boards meet over a single joist, is to add a 2 x 4 "nailer" board at the butt joint. This allows the screw to be installed at a 90 degree angle and eliminates the potential dimpling caused by toe screwing.
At board ends on the deck's edge, screws placed perpendicular at the recommended distance (1") from the board edge and side can be installed without board spitting. Note: add arrow dimensions of 1" from edge and side in the picture. Trexdoes not have a linear grain like wood, and will not split if fasteners are started 1 1/4" from the board edges and angled into the joist. 1" can be done, but should be pre-drilled first. Pre-drilling will reduce the probability of splitting. Please see page 12 for gapping guidelines. Note: add 11/4" arrow to screw from board edge. An alternative method for butt joints, where boards meet over a single joist, is to add a "nailer" board at the butt joint. This allows a screw to be installed at a 90 degree angle.
For best results, Trex recommends the following fasteners, which work well and provide an attractive appearance: Composite Screws SplitStop - Star Drive Titan 3 Composite Screw www.splitstop.com; 888-578-3273 Dexxter Composite Screw www.swansecure.com; 800-966-2801 FastenMaster TrapEase II Composite Screw www.fastenmaster.com; 800-578-3569 No pre-drilling is required when using the above screws in Trex material, with the exception of Toe Screwing. Hidden Fasteners FastenMaster IQ Hidden Fastening System Tiger Claw TC-3 Composite Fastener Other Fasteners Standard composite deck screws, Nailscrews, trim head screws, ring shank nails and conventional exterior grade deck screws also work. However, screw holes may need some reworking to give a smooth, aesthetic appearance. A method to reduce any dimpling that may occur as a result of using these fasteners is to drill a 1/8" deep pilot hole using a drill bit that is the same diameter as the screw head being used. This works well with all screws. However, caution should be used to not countersink more than 1/4" as this will impact the screw's holding power.
SplitStop - Star Drive Titan 3 Composite Screw is a registered trademark of Titan Metal Werks, Inc. Dexxter Composite Screw is a trademark of Swan Secure Products, Inc. FastenMaster TrapEase II IQ Hidden Fastening System are a registered trademark of OMG, Inc. Tiger Claw TC-3 Composite Fastener is a registered trademarkof TigerClaw
Always follow Trex recommended gapping guidelines. Maximum allowable overhang for Trex is 4". All decks require air circulation to keep them dry and looking good. Leave openings under the decking or increase gapping to 3/8" to improve airflow. Trex used as vertical siding or fascia around the base of a deck must be gapped the same as decking to allow for airflow. Fascia should be attached every 12" with three screws for 1 x 12. The top screw should be placed at most 2" from the top of the rim joist, the second screw in the center of the rim joist and the third screw as close to the bottom of the rim joist as possible.
Joists:
Set joists on top of beams, 16"; center to center.
BEAM LABEL A B C D E
BEAM LENGTH 23' 10 1/4" 6' 2 1/4" 14' 9 1/4" 11' 11 1/4" 21' 5 1/4"
POST COUNT 4 2 3 3 4
POST SPACING 7' 7" 5' 3/4" 6' 10" 5' 2" 6' 9 1/4"
LABEL NAME
QTY LENGTH
BEVELS
LABEL NAME
QTY LENGTH
BEVELS
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N
Cladding Cladding Cladding Cladding Cladding Cladding Header Rim Joist Rim Joist Header Rim Joist Header Rim Joist Header
2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
24' 6' 4" 6' 1" 9' 1" 9' 4" 12' 3" 23' 7 1/4" 16' 10" 7' 1/4" 5' 11 1/4" 7' 4 3/4" 9' 2" 9' 3" 12' 2 1/4"
O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b
Internal Joist Internal Joist Internal Joist Internal Joist Internal Joist Internal Joist Internal Joist Internal Joist Internal Joist Internal Joist Internal Joist Riser Cladding Stringer
1 1 1 1 1 1 7 1 1 3 3 1 2 10
10' 4 3/4" 11' 8 3/4" 13' 3/4" 14' 4 3/4" 15' 8 3/4" 17' 3/4" 17' 7 1/4" 6' 10 1/2" 16' 8 3/4" 6' 10 1/2" 16' 8 3/4" 11' 11 1/4" 1' 8" 1' 8"
Component Descriptions
COMPONENT
Internal Joist Internal Joist Internal Joist Internal Joist Internal Joist Beam Beam Beam Beam Pre Cut Stringer Railing Post Railing Post Railing Post Railing Section Baluster Cladding Decking Decking Decking Rim Joist Post Stair Railing Section Railing Post
QTY
2 1 3 15 7 2 6 4 2 10 12 12 3 8 7 10 3 49 9 1 2 1 12
DESCRIPTION
2x8x12 Treated 2x8x14 Treated 2x8x16 Treated 2x8x18 Treated 2x8x8 Treated 2x10x10 Treated 2x10x16 Treated 2x10x8 Treated 2x10x12 Treated 2-Step Treated Stair Stringer Trex Post Sleeve Skirt - Winchester Grey Trex Pyramid Post Sleeve Cap - Winchester Grey 4x4x18 Treated Designer Series - 6' Upper/Lower Rail Kit - Winchester Grey Designer Series - 30.25" Baluster Kit - Saddle Trex Origins Winchester Grey 1"X12"X12' Fascia/Trim Trex Accents1"X5".5" Saddle 12' Decking Trex Accents1"X5.5" Saddle 16' Decking Trex Accents1"X5.5" Saddle 20' Decking 2x8x10 Treated 6x6x8 Treated Designer Series - 6' Upper/Lower Rail Kit - Winchester Grey Designer 4"X4" - 48" Post Sleeve - Saddle
WOOD TYPE
Treated Treated Treated Treated Treated Treated Treated Treated Treated Treated Trex Trex Treated Trex Trex Trex Trex Trex Trex Treated Treated Trex Trex
QTY
12 12 8 7 10 3 49 9 1 12
DESCRIPTION
Trex Post Sleeve Skirt - Winchester Grey Trex Pyramid Post Sleeve Cap - Winchester Grey Designer Series - 6' Upper/Lower Rail Kit - Winchester Grey Designer Series - 30.25" Baluster Kit - Saddle Trex Origins Winchester Grey 1"X12"X12' Fascia/Trim Trex Accents1"X5".5" Saddle 12' Decking Trex Accents1"X5.5" Saddle 16' Decking Trex Accents1"X5.5" Saddle 20' Decking Designer Series - 6' Upper/Lower Rail Kit - Winchester Grey Designer 4"X4" - 48" Post Sleeve - Saddle
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