TREX RainEscape - Preparation and Downspout Installation

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1. PREPARATION
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Read all instructions completely before beginning.
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Place midspan nailer (1) or vertical blocking (1A)
to keep joist straight and prevent rolling.
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Midspan nailer can be removed when sot or
ceiling is installed.
PLACE A TEMPORARY
NAILER UNDER JOIST
2. INSTALLING THE TREX
RAINESCAPE DOWNSPOUT
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Cut downspouts along one 12" or 16" side of
score mark based on joist spacing.
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Install all downspouts along rim joist and/or
ledger board. Cut-out side should face open
deck bay.
DOWNSPOUT
SHOULD EXTEND
ABOUT 1" INTO
THE GUTTER
SIDE VIEW
TEAR OUT OPENING
AS MARKED ON THE
DOWNSPOUT. (IN
COOLER WEATHER USE
A UTILITY KNIFE)
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Downspout should extend 1" into gutter: cut or
extend as necessary. (2C)
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2
2A
2B
2C
1A
MAXIMUM DEPTH FOR TROUGH IS 4"
4"
SIDE VIEW
BLOCKING
BLOCK BELOW THE
TROUGH SYSTEM
16" CENTER12" CENTER
10-1/4"
4" 5-1/4"
14-1/2"
10"
BASIC INSTALLATION