Whether you re an experienced decking ins.
Trex deck fascia board installation.
When installing any trex decking product especially trex transcend tropicals it is a good idea to mix and match all of the boards on the job site prior to installation to ensure an appealing mix of light and dark tones.
Cover the decking edges.
Trex recommends the use of starborn deckfast fascia system splitstop fascia screws or simpson strong tie fascia board screws for all composite trex fascia profiles.
On a recent deck project i installed 1 inch by 8 inch trex transcend fascia boards according to the manufacturer s installation guidelines which called for fastening the fascia to 2x8 framing with a pair of starborn deckfast fascia screws a maximum of 18 inches apart actually we secured the fascia to the framing with screws 12 inches on center.
The beauty of the trex composite decking system is how quick and easy to install providing a long lasting finish.
Most deck joists are centered 16 inches apart which is the maximum deck joist spacing for most low maintenance decking.
Just like that you re installed with decking handrails and balustrade next on the list.
If you re planning to replace old wood decking with pvc or composite measure the deck joist spacing first.
If you plan to install your decking at a 45 degree angle your joists may need to be 12 inches apart.
Install trex fascia boards to the edges of your patio to give it a more polished look.
Do not combine trex select decking with other trex decking products.
1x8 or 1x12 fascia product and cannot be used with decking product that is being used as fascia trim or stair risers.
Trex select boards are thinner than.
The nailer board follows the ground.
Install a nailer board between support posts to attach the bottom side of the skirting or install 2x4 vertical framing flush on the outside of the frame.
This finishing touch is now available to match every trex decking option so whatever you choose we ve got you covered.
In this video we give you a quick run down on the two styles of installing your fascia board to you new deck.
For near water applications you can also use fascia.
When it comes to finishing the sides of your deck nothing beats the beauty durability and low maintenance of high performance trex fascia and stair risers now available to match every one of our trex decking lines and for the first time ever a go with anything high performance white.