20 seconds per fastener
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 01: Features and Benefits
- 02: Installing Trex Hideaway® Fascia Plugs
- 03: Removing Plugs and Fasteners (if needed)
Chapter 01: Features and Benefits
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Fascia Plugs
- Exclusively Trex: Tailored exclusively for Trex composite builds, expertly blended color match and embossing technology for an exceptional finish
- Easy Installation: Simple tap or hammer method to install plugs
- Hassle-Free Design: Straightforward plug removal without twisting and ample space between plugs to tap each plug into place.
- Secure Fit: Ribbed edges on plugs ensure a snug and secure placement, suitable for efficient impact driver installation
Composite Fascia Screws
- Efficient Drive: STICK-TIGHT® technology with tri-lobe shank ensures consistent adherence and smoother drives into dense boards
- Clean Drive: Sharp upper threads expertly clear away debris
- UV Protection: Equipped with top-tier UV inhibitors to safeguard against sun damage
- Guided Installation: Color-coded equipment for quick, intuitive setup
- Minimized Distortion: Precision machine slot cut ensures a clean drive and board integrity
- Reliable Fit: Advanced Phillips HEXSTIX® Drive System offers unmatched tightness and reliability
Fascia Plug Counterbore
- Color-Coded Precision: Distinct teal for plug-specific fastening differentiates from screw-specific counterbore
- Optimal Design: Forged spade with rotating wing for optimal cuts
- Seamless Finish: Pairs perfectly with Trex Hideaway® Fascia Plugs
- Material Integrity: Preserves material while ensuring efficient removal
- Easy Pre-Drilling: Designed for a discreet and seamless look
Fascia Plug Depth Setter
- Custom Design: Expertly designed tool specifically crafted for perfect fascia installations.
- Phillips HEXSTIX® Drive System: Quickly and precisely drills the correct depth every time with ultimate confidence.
- Premium Materials: Rubber bumpers protect the surface of your deck while drive bits are milled, not forged, ensuring longevity and performance.
- Simplified Tooling | Convenient color-coded identification and tools available ̀a la carte for easy replacements
Step 1: Prepare Your Fascia Boards
Trim your Trex® fascia boards to achieve clean edges before laying out the fastener placement.
Step 2: Fastener Placement Guidelines
Follow these guidelines for optimal performance with Trex Hideaway Color Match Fascia Screws:
- Place screws 1 inch from board ends.
- Position screws 1 inch from the edge of the rim joist along the edges.
- Align screws vertically in the field of the board, spaced no more than 18 inches apart.
- Use 2 screws for 8-inch fascia (at ends and in the field) or 3 screws for 12-inch fascia (at ends and in the field).
Step 3: Pre-drill Holes for Fascia Fasteners
Use the teal-colored counterbore tool at a 90-degree angle to the board's face. Drill until the counterbore cup stops spinning, then remove any debris from the hole.
Step 4: Install Composite Fascia Plug Screws
Drive the 1-3/4” black epoxy-coated screws using the teal HEXSTIX depth setter tool labeled "Fascia" until you hear the drive change, indicating the screw is set to the designed depth.
Step 5: Installing Fascia Plugs
Center the Trex fascia plug over the hole, aligning the grain with the board's grain. Gently tap the plug flush to the face of the board using a smooth-faced hammer.
If you need to remove a plug and fastener:
Step 1: Drive Screw into the Plug
Drive a sharp point screw into the plug about one-quarter inch (¼”).
Step 2: Pry Out the Plug
Place a block of wood or decking next to the screw and gently pry the plug out using a claw hammer or pry bar.
Step 3: Remove the Screw
Use the HEXSTIX drive bit or a standard T-20 bit with downward pressure to slowly reverse the drill and draw out the screw.
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