6 Steps For Decking Installation
Protect your substructure. Trex can be installed over timber, steel or aluminum substructures with joist centers at a maximum of 400mm apart. Cut your boards. Choose your layout. Hide your screws. Tighten as you go. Cover the decking edges.
What is the proper spacing for Trex decking?
Most composite and PVC decking brands, like Trex and Azek, recommend a maximum joist spacing of 16 inches OC.
Can I install Trex myself?
Trex® engineered composite decking to be as simple to install as it is to care for. And to make it even easier, we’ve compiled all the resources you need to build a DIY deck.
Can you screw down Trex decking?
The answer is yes for a solid composite decking (must be pre-drill and must check with manufacture). You can not drill or screw through a hollow composite deck as the screw will become loose and rise in time . Like the usual wooden decking boards, you can also screw down a solid composite decking.
How do you finish the edges of Trex decking?
Composite decking ends can be finished by picture framing, raised fascia board, painting the ends, attaching decking veneer, composite nosing strips, vinyl stair nosing cove, composite corner trim or plastic end caps. In short composite decking, ends must be hidden or blended into the look of the decking boards.
Do you stagger Trex decking?
Composite decking should not be staggered on a deck. Staggered decking requires butt joints, but composite decking expands and contracts with temperature changes making butt joints unsightly.
Do you leave a gap between composite deck boards?
One of the most critical steps for properly securing composite decking in place is to make sure you have a 1/4-inch to 3/16-inch gap between the decking boards (don’t exceed 1/2 inch). This space is important for two reasons.
How many stringers Trex steps?
Composite deck stairs are typically made from 2 x 12 pressure-treated stringers spaced about 8 to 16 inches apart. They rest on a solid foundation and are attached to the deck with hangers.
How do you stagger Trex deck boards?
To stagger deck boards start at one corner of the deck with a full board perpendicular to the joists. Measure, cut and lay the next plank end to end with the first so the two butting ends are centered on a joist. Use the cut-off piece next to the full plank to begin the second row. Repeat the alternating pattern.
What tools do I need to build a Trex deck?
Tools Required
Chalk line.Circular saw.Corded – cordless.Miter saw.Power plane.
Is Trex good for a pool deck?
Whether you’re interested in building an above-ground pool deck or your very own backyard boardwalk, Trex will help you forget about splinters, rot and warping and relax in comfortable, long-lasting beauty.
Why is my composite deck warping?
When there are temperature changes, it causes the decking to warp. Warping occurs when the decking’s surface is exposed to sunlight. The decking becomes hot and starts to distort gradually. It happens during thermal expansion when the decking absorbs heat from the sun and expands.
What fasteners to use with Trex?
Trex recommends the use of two screws per joist.
Use recommended stainless steel screws in any areas near bodies of saltwater. 2-3/4″ or 3″ screws can be used with Trex 2×6 product.
Do you need to slope a Trex deck?
“When installing Trex Porch Floorboards in a non-covered environment, the porch structure should be slightly sloped to help allow for proper drainage. Joists should be sloped 1/8″ per foot away from the house to facilitate drainage.”
Do you countersink deck screws?
A good countersink bit is necessary to fasten the wood decking. Tapered bits are preferable. They provide a good “slip hole” through the high-density hardwood decking and a smaller tapered hole in the deck joist or framing. Stainless steel deck screws are the only choice for fastening tropical hardwood decking.
What do you put around edge of decking?
Edge raised decking to add the standout factor
Use a combination of low level planting beds, reflective water pools and sections of smooth stones to create a contemporary look that will really help your deck stand out. You can also use a variety of white, gray and black stones to get a contrasting effect for your deck.
How do you hide the ends of a composite deck?
Two widely practiced methods to hide those unfinished composite deck ends are 1) picture framing, and 2) trim boards.
