[DRBuilders]

Has anyone has experience installing Escapes yet? Looking for some experiences with install methods.

I am leaning towards adhesive with a finishing nail. I have heard others talk about screws. I have also seen the Cortex system, but I am not sold on the finished look.

Thanks.

 

[Darwin]

What are "Escapes".

 

[JustaFramer]

Trex Escapes? What does the manufacture suggest?

 

[deckman22]

I'd lean away from the finish nails & glue.

 

[ClemS]

I'd lean away from the finish nails & glue.

how about LIQUID NAILS?! :thumbup:

 

[slowsol]

horizontally

 

[AutumnWood Inc.]

how about LIQUID NAILS?! :thumbup:

Elmers glue and brads

 

[DecksEtc]

Just use PL Premium and no nails.

Tip: get your helpers to roll around on the boards for 5-10 min. each and they hold perfectly!

 

[Crock]

Have you tried "sapping"?

Just take a sharp hatchet and whack the top of the joists then set the decking down. The sap in the joist will ooze up and when it dries it holds like a chimp grabbing a barbie doll from your daughter.

 

[BuiltByMAC]

you guys bust me up! I'm *****in rollin' on the floor here!!
The OP is priceless...glue and finish nails!

Love the suggestions...keep 'em comin'!!

I'm on #4 right now so everything seems a little funnier...what the hell, I don't have to get up tomorrow!

Mac

 

[RobertCDF]

Personal opinion here... return trex escapes to the lumber yard and purchase a quality product.

 

[Dave R]

You talking about Trex Escapes or fire escapes? If it's Trex, go to their web site. It has install instructions and install videos. If you are seriously thinking of using glue and trim nails, save time and use velco instead.:thumbup:

 

[naptown CR]

flower and water mixed together. lay a thick layer on the joist and set a couple of 23 ga pins to hold till it sets.

 

[AutumnWood Inc.]

Have you tried "sapping"?

Just take a sharp hatchet and whack the top of the joists then set the decking down. The sap in the joist will ooze up and when it dries it holds like a chimp grabbing a barbie doll from your daughter.

Sapping .. :laughing::laughing::laughing: Too funny.

 

[tommytwo]

flower and water mixed together. lay a thick layer on the joist and set a couple of 23 ga pins to hold till it sets.

Roses or petunias? I tried daisys, and the didn't hold at all.