Installation Guide

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Follow the gapping requirements listed in fig. 1.

For any decking where two boards meet end-to-

end over a joist, add additional blocking (fig. 2 on

the following page). Allow 1/4" distance between

all decking material and any permanent structure

or post. After all of the decking has been attached,

snap a chalk line (white or yellow chalk

recommended) flush with or up to 1-1/2" out from

the deck framing and trim with a circular saw.

All wood and composite decking products

require proper ventilation and drainage to ensure

their longevity. When using a minimum 2x6 joist

standing on edge and the suggested 1/4" side

gap, there should be a 2" clear space between

the bottom edge of the joists and grade in order to

allow for proper ventilation. Adequate drainage is

also needed to prevent water from pooling under

the deck.

NOTE: ONLY Deckorators Voyage, Vault and

Frontier decking material, manufactured with

Eovations technology, may be installed with the

ground or incidental submersion in water when a

project design requires those conditions.

SLOTTED DECKING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

USING STOWAWAY

HIDDEN FASTENERS

Each variegated

Deckorators board

has a unique

appearance and

should be arranged

according to the

end user's

preference.

Almacenamiento

Cubra antes de la instalación para evitar manchas

por agua.

Instalación

• Todas las tablas deben distribuirse de forma adecuada

para permitir la expansión y contracción. Permita un

espacio de 1/4 (6.4 mm) entre las orillas de las tablas.

Refiérase a las instrucciones para la instalación completa

para detalles.

• Distribuya todo el material para terrazas a 1/4

(6.4 mm) de distancia de cualquier estructura

permanente o poste.

• Use sujetadores para terrazas resistentes a la corrosión,

de compuesto recubierto para evitar el “efecto hongo”

y la posible decoloración de la terraza.

Espaciado de las vigas

• Espaciado de la viga 16 in (41 cm) en el centro para la

instalación perpendicular a la viga.

• Espaciado de la viga 12 in (31 cm) en el centro para la

instalación diagonal a la viga.

• Consulte el reporte ESR-1573 para opciones de soporte

del escalón.

Visite Deckorators.com para instrucciones completas

de instalación, e información de la garantía y el cuidado

y limpieza.

Deckorators es una marca comercial de Universal Consumer Products, Inc. en

los EE.UU.

La garantía está disponible en www.deckorators.com.

Guarde las etiquetas UPC como comprobante de compra.

Rangement

Couvrez avant l’installation pour prévenir les

taches d’eau.

Installation

• Toutes les planches doivent être espacées

correctement pour permettre la dilatation et le retrait.

Prévoyez un écart d’au moins 6,4 mm (1/4 po) entre

les bords des planches. Consultez les directives

d’installation complètes pour obtenir les détails.

• Éloignez tout le matériau de terrasse de 6,4 mm (1/4

po) de toute structure permanente ou de tout poteau.

• Utilisez des attaches pour matériaux de terrasse

composites, revêtues et résistantes à la corrosion

pour éviter la formation de cloques autour de la tête

d’attache et la décoloration possible de la terrasse.

Espacement des solives

• Espacement aux solives de 41 cm (16 po) entre axes

pour l’installation perpendiculaire aux solives.

• Espacement des solives de 31 cm (12 po) entre axes

pour l’installation diagonale aux solives.

• Veuillez consulter ESR-1573 pour les différentes

options de support de giron.

Visitez Deckorators.com pour les instructions complètes

d’installation, garantie et l’entretien.

Deckorators est une marque de commerce déposée de Universal Consumer

Products, Inc. aux États-Unis.

Le texte de la garantie est disponible à l’adresse www.deckorators.com.

Conservez l’étiquette d’extrémité à code UPC comme preuve d’achat.

Storage

Cover prior to installation to prevent water stains.

Installation

• All boards must be spaced properly to allow for

expansion and contraction. Allow a minimum 1/4-in

gap between board edges. Refer to complete installation

instructions for details.

• Space all decking material 1/4-in away from any

permanent structure or post.

• Use corrosion-resistant, coated composite decking

fasteners to minimize “mushrooming” and possible

decking discoloration.

Joist Spacing

• 16-in on-center for installation perpendicular to the joist.

• 12-in on-center for installation diagonal to the joist.

• Refer to ESR-1573 for stair tread support options.

Visit Deckorators.com for complete installation

instructions, warranty and care and cleaning information.

Deckorators is a trademark of Universal Consumer Products, Inc., in the U.S.

Warranty available at www.deckorators.com.

Save UPC end tags for proof of purchase.

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Chaque planche de

platelage possède

une apparence

unique et devrait

donc être

disposée au goût

de l'utilisateur.

Cada tablón tiene

una apariencia

únicay debe ser

colocado de

acuerdo a la

preferencia

del usuario final.

(A) End Tag

(B) Product Sticker

5/4X6-16' GR. DKR.

Each Deckorators Vista, Heritage, Vault and Voyage

board has a unique appearance and should be

arranged according to the end user’s preference.

Prior to construction, check with your local regulatory

agency for special code requirements in your area. For

best results, follow these simple installation instruc-

tions, paying close attention to gapping, spacing and

fastener requirements.

Joist Span

End-to-End Spacing

16" on-center for residential perpendicular appli-

cations. Residential parquet patterns and diago-

nal or herringbone designs require joist spacing

of 12" on-center. Contact Deckorators product

support at 800-332-5724 for commercial appli-

cations. Use 1/4" for side gapping.

fig. 1

Warmest annual temperature °F expected in region

°F 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120

20 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 3/16 3/16 1/4 1/4 5/16 5/16

30 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 3/16 3/16 1/4 1/4 5/16

40 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 3/16 3/16 1/4 1/4

50 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 3/16 3/16 1/4

60 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 3/16 3/16

70 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 3/16

80 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8

90 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8

100 1/8 1/8 1/8

110 1/8 1/8

120 1/8

Temperature °F on day of installation

Board-End to Board-End Gapping Requirements

Tools and Items Needed

• Drill/power screwdriver

• 1/8" drill bit

• Circular saw with

carbide-tip blade

• Assorted fasteners

(see instructions)

• Tape measure

• Carpenter’s pencil

• Safety glasses/goggles

Notice to installers:

• Use 305 stainless steel,

black head screws

• DO NOT use cordless

impact drivers

• Set drill speed at

1500-1750 RPM

• Max torque not to

exceed 23 inch pounds

• Pre-drill knots

or dense hardwood

JOIST SPACING

DECK SIZE

12” on-center 16” on-center

100 sq. ft. 210 fasteners 175 fasteners

200 sq. ft. 441 fasteners 336 fasteners

300 sq. ft. 672 fasteners 512 fasteners

400 sq. ft. 882 fasteners 672 fasteners

500 sq. ft. 1,113 fasteners 848 fasteners

STOWAWAY

™

HIDDEN FASTENERS

Page 1

Note: Cutting all ends of boards prior to installation recommended.

Note: Always follow best workmanship practices. Including,

and not limited to, square cutting both board ends prior to

installation.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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SLOTTED DECKING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS USING STOWAWAY HIDDEN FASTENERS TM Tools and Items Needed • Drill/power screwdriver • 1/8" drill bit • Circular saw with carbide-tip blade • Assorted fasteners (see instructions) • Tape measure • Carpenter’s pencil • Safety glasses/goggles Notice to installers: • Use 305 stainless steel, black head screws • DO NOT use cordless impact drivers • Set drill speed at 1500-1750 RPM • Max torque not to exceed 23 inch pounds • Pre-drill knots or dense hardwood STOWAWAY D
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Fasteners For ease of installation, our Stowaway fastener fits into the slot on each side of the deck board to eliminate pre-drilling and provide a fastener-free deck surface. The deck boards require traditional fasteners on the outside and inside edges of the deck. Begin by fastening the outside edge of the first board to the rim joist every 16". For this, we recommend using 2-1/2" corrosion-resistant, composite wood deck screws.
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Install one Stowaway fastener at each joist location along the length of the board. For installations where deck boards are butted end-to-end at the joist, we recommend adding an 8” block and using a Stowaway hidden fastener clip at the end of each board (fig. 7 and fig. 8). Be sure to gap the boards as previously described. Repeat the process for each board until the outside edge of the final board is fastened with screws. Use fascia to conceal the board profile and inhibit board movement over time.
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a product, be certain to read, understand and follow all instructions supplied by the manufacturer. Some cleaning products and inhibitors may be more effective than others, depending on the environmental conditions your deck is subjected to. Additionally, it is always a good idea to test the cleaner in a small, inconspicuous area prior to applying it to the entire deck. Tips for snow removal: Care should be taken when removing snow from your deck to avoid damaging the deck surface.