STEP 1: Examine the STEP 2: Remove Old Deck Substructure Boards Before removing any boards, After obtaining any necessary hardware for code compliance,
check your deck's joists building permits, carefully structural integrity, and
and the overall condition of remove and discard the old compliance with your chosen
the framing to ensure the decking and railing, leaving decking material. Consult
substructure is sound before the substructure and framing the decking manufacturer's
proceeding. If the foundation in place. installation guide for specifics.
STEP 3: Follow Your Guides
Inspect all framing/framing
and deck framing system
are sound, you're good to go.
STEP 4: Level It Out STEP 5: Install New Deck Boards
To ensure a level surface for Begin laying out the new deck
the new deck boards, make boards. Be sure to closely follow
sure that the joists are level the instructions for spacing
and even with each other. from the manufacturer's
You may need to shim or installation guide. Consult the
shave the joists to make installation guide regularly, and
them level and even. if you have any questions along
the way, call customer service
before proceeding.
STEP 6: Add Posts STEP 7: Complete with Railing
Attach new pressure-treated Slide sleeves over the railing
structural rail posts to posts and assemble railing and
framing as required by code balusters per the installation
and the installation guide. guide. Finish off by adding your
choice of decorative elements,
such as post caps and top rail
caps.
STEP 8: Enjoy for Years to Come
Your deck makeover is now
complete, but your enjoyment is
just beginning. With a 25-year
Limited Fade and Stain Warranty,
your Trex deck will look great for
years to come, and unlike wood,
it requires no sanding, staining
or painting, and resists fading,
staining, scratching and mold. So
sit back, relax, and enjoy!
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