1. Trex Elevations® Steel Deck Framing System Shawn Vernon, Market Development Mgr

2. 2 Agenda Trex Elevations® Steel Deck Framing System Features & Benefits Span Charts Fasteners Hardware & Tools Frame construction/comparison Trex Elevations drawing service Contractor Websites Projects Examples-Residential/Commercial

3. Trex Elevations® Steel Deck Framing System

4. 4 Trex Elevations® -Main Components Think Simple! A. Trex Elevations-Box Beam B. Trex Elevations-Joist C. Trex Elevations- Track/Ledger A. B. C.

5. 5 Trex Elevations® -Other Components Think Simple! Mid Span Adjustable Block Adjustable Mid-Span Block (Available Dec 2013) Available in set of 10 QTY Coatings and Color Same as Framing Adjustable Beam Block Adjustable Beam Block (Available Dec 2013) Available in set of 10 QTY Coatings and Color Same as Framing Hot-Dipped Galvanized Coated 25- Year Limited Residential Warranty Post can be left bare, painted or trimmed Available in (2) 3 ½” or 5 ½” SQ x 10’ www.trexdeckpos.com 888-816-0550 www.trexdeckpos.com Trex Elevations® Deck Support Post

6. 6 Trex Elevations® Stairs

7. 7 Trex Elevations® Accessories Trex Elevations Beam End Cap Internal Fit for Elevations Beam 20 gage, G60 Hot-dipped Galvanized Steel Attach with Screw or Silicone Adhesive 40 pcs./carton Trex Elevations Approved Spray Paint The Only Approved Touch-up Paint Custom Color-matched 12 oz. Aerosol Can Typically 1 Can per 200 sf of Deck Frame Purchase from the Manufacturer- Quest Specialty Chemicals/Raabe Paint Minimum Order: 1 Can www.quest-sc.com (800) 966-7580www.quest-sc.com

8. Trex Elevations® Features & Benefits

9. 9 Benefits vs. Pressure Treated Trex Elevations® Joists are straight every time=A Flat Surface 25yr residential warranty Noncombustible: Meets local fire regulations 50% lighter than wood, faster to install Dual Coated-Galvanized, Ceramic paint Eco-friendly- 25% recycled content – 100% recyclable

10. 10 Lengths in 12’,16’ and 20’ Like Conventional Lumber Cuts and Drills As Easy As Conventional Lumber Install On Site With Conventional Building Methods. Lighter Weight Product Makes For Easier Installation. Features

11. 11 Trex Elevations®- Facts Code Compliance Report # 0186 Fire Rating ASTM 136-09 Engineering- NBM Technologies Installation Instructions- www.trex.com

12. Span Charts

13. 13 Trex Elevations® – Span Charts

14. 14 Trex Elevations®– Span Chart l Steel joists installed 12” (On Centers) may span from Ledger to Beam a maximum distance of 15’8” with a maximum Cantilever length of 4’. Steel joists installed 16” (On Centers) may span from Ledger to Beam a maximum distance of 13’8” with a maximum Cantilever length of 4’. ®

15. 15 Trex Elevations®– Span Chart (single beam) Column represents the distance a joist may extend past a dropped beam Row represents the distance from the ledger to the beam (Joist span) Row represents the distance between support posts based on the cantilever length using a single box beam

16. 16 Trex Elevations®– Span Chart, (Double BM) Double Box Beam Chart Row represents the distance from the ledger to the beam (Joist span) Row represents the distance between support posts based on the cantilever length using a double box beam

17. Fasteners

18. 18 Trex Elevations® Approved Fasteners Framing Fasteners ITW Buildex Teks Select Simpson Strong-Tie® XEQ 5/16” Hex Head, ¾” x #10 Dual-Hardened Climaseal ACR Finish Packaged In Qty of 100 & 500 Count www.itwbuildex.com 800.284.5339www.itwbuildex.com 5/16” Hex Head, ¾” x #10 Dual-Hardened Quick Guard Coated Packaged In Qty of 100 & 1,000 Count www.strongtie.com (800) 999-5099www.strongtie.com ® ® ®

19. 19 Trex Elevations® Approved Fasteners Composite-to-Steel Fasteners Gas-Filled Nylon Self-Drilling #1 Square Drive Screw Packaged In Qty of 50 Square Foot Count Elevations Universal Connector Clip Elevations Start Clip Stainless Steel Self-Drilling #1 Square Drive Screw Packaged In Qty of 400 Square Foot Count Starborn Industries Deckfast Metal Fasten Master Cortex Driller Hidden Fastening System Plugs Available in 9 Trex Transcend Colors Self-Drilling #10 x 1 5/8” 410 Stainless Steel Packaged In Qty of 100 linear feet Count Simpson Strong-Tie DCSD Composite-to-Steel Color match Surface Mount-Available in 5 colors (White not shown) Self-Drilling #10 x 1 5/8”, 410 Stainless Steel, Epoxy Coated Packaged In Qty of 100, 350, 1,750 and 3,000 Count ® ® ® ® 5/16” Hex Head, ¾” x #10 Dual-Hardened Quick Guard Coated Packaged In Qty of 100 & 1,000 Count Starborn Industries www.starbornindustries.com (800) 596-7747 Fasten Master www.fastenmaster.com 800) 518-3569 Simpson Strong-Tie www.strongtie.com (800) 999-5099

20. Hardware & Tools

21. 21 Hardware – L70Z’s and LS70Z’s – AB44Z-Z or AB66Z-Z – AC4Z or AC6Z – LP4Z or LP6Z Standard Hardware

22. 22 Standard Tools Tools – Cordless Impact Driver – Cordless Drill Driver – Circular Saw with a Steel Cutting Blade – Metal Drill Bits

23. 23 Specialty Metal Cutting Saws Circular 18v Cordless Circular 28v Cordless Chop Saws Circular Corded

24. Trex Elevations® Frame construction/comparison

25. 25 Frame Layout-comparison (PT-TE) What do they have in common? Different materials, same method of construction

26. 26 Frame design benefits- PT vs. TE 2-Posts 3-Posts Single beam 2-piece beam 4’ cantilever 2’ cantilever

27. 27 “It’s just like working with wood”

28. Trex Elevations® drawing service

29. 29 Elevations – Estimate Request Complimentary through ? Fax or Email Request Form Centennial CAD, not Trex Up To One Free Revision Not Engineered Drawings Estimated Material List

30. 30 Elevations – Drawings as Submitted

31. 31 Elevations – Deck Plan

32. 32 Elevations – Deck Plan Detailed Drawings

33. 33 Elevations – Estimated Material List

34. 34 Elevations – Finished Project

35. Contractor Websites

36. 36 Contractors Sites

37. 37 Contractor Sites

38. Residential & Commercial Projects

39. 39 Elevations – Modest Homes

40. 40 Elevations - Custom Homes

41. 41 Elevations – Luxury Homes

42. 42 Boardwalks

43. 43 Commercial Roof Top Deck

44. 44 Condominiums

45. 45 Elevations – Stronger. Straighter. Smarter.

46. Thank You Shawn Vernon, Trex Elevations®