{"product_id":"trex-hideaway-butt-joint-clip","title":"Trex Hideaway Butt Joint Clip - 14 Pack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTREX Hideaway® Butt Joint Clip: Seamless Hidden Fastening for Deck Board Joints\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchieve a clean, fastener-free deck surface with the \u003cstrong\u003eTrex Hideaway® Butt Joint Clip\u003c\/strong\u003e. Experience quick and easy installation with this innovative clip uniquely designed for installing butt joints. The Trex Hideaway® Butt Joint Clip ensures a strong and seamless connection without the hassle of additional joists and fasteners, eliminating the need for extra blocking at butt joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Trex Hideaway Butt Joint Clips?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEliminates Extra Joists \u0026amp; Blocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Install butt joints directly on a single joist without framing sister joists or extra blocking, significantly cutting down on lumber costs and installation labor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean, Fastener-Free Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hidden completely within the grooves of adjacent boards, preserving the uninterrupted beauty and clean lines of your composite decking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable Glass-Filled Nylon Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built from rugged glass-filled nylon paired with corrosion-resistant stainless steel screws for a secure, dependable connection every time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduces Required Clips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uniquely engineered to reduce the number of clips needed to install a butt joint compared to traditional fastener setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with Grooved Deck Boards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for seamless compatibility across Trex grooved composite decking collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📦 Package Contents \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(14) Butt joint clips with pre-set stainless steel screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) T15 drive bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass-filled nylon clip with stainless steel screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trex grooved composite deck boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e TXBJC14PK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🛠️ Step-by-Step Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1: Place the First Clip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlace the first Butt Joint Clip over the open single joist and slide it firmly into the grooved edge of the adjacent deck board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2: Install the First Clip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing a T15 drive bit (provided), install the screws on each side of the clip into the joist. Be careful not to overdrive the screws into the clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep 3: Trim the Deck Board Ends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach of your boards may have slightly different ends when you purchase them. Using a circular or miter saw, trim factory ends of boards, up to 3\/16\". This ensures a uniform butt joint. Take a moment to test the two ends of your boards against each other for a clean fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep 4: Confirm Span\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeck boards must span a minimum of three joists. Make sure each of your boards is the right length before placing them on your clips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep 5: Place the Deck Boards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCenter the two board ends over the joist, following the end-to-end or butt joint gapping recommendations in the Trex installation guide. Then push both boards firmly onto the Butt Joint Clip so that the open wing of the clip is fully seated in the grooved edge of both boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep 6: Place and Install the Second Clip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlace the second Butt Joint Clip over the joist and slide it firmly into the grooved edge of the previously placed boards. Using a T15 drive bit, install the screws on each side of the clip into the joist. Be careful not to overdrive the screws into the clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🛡️ Video Tutorials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVideo Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5Zh0Vryin10\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrex Hideaway Butt Joint Clip Installation Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trex-composite-decking\"\u003eTREX Composite Decking\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TREX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44460768034894,"sku":"TXBJC14PK","price":52.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1831\/0222\/files\/trex-bjc-packaging_1_87ff6839-cc9f-4e8f-a8b1-9e26f1e30e3b.webp?v=1791240185","url":"https:\/\/deckoutlet.ca\/products\/trex-hideaway-butt-joint-clip","provider":"Deck Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}