Solid Decking Installation Guide

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
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.
16" on-center for residential perpendicular applications. Residential parquet
patterns and diagonal or herringbone designs all require joist spacing
12" on-center. Contact Deckorators product support at 800-332-5724
for commercial applications. Use 1/4" for side gapping.
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(B) Product Sticker
fig. 1
DECKORATORS SOLID DECKING
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Tools and Items Needed
• Drill/power screwdriver
• 1/8" drill bit
• Circular saw with
carbide-tip blade
• 2½" composite wood
deck screws
• Tape measure
• Carpenter’s pencil
• Safety glasses/goggles
Notice to installers
• DO NOT use cordless
impact drivers
Joist Span
Each Deckorators Vista and Heritage 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 instructions, paying close
attention to gapping, spacing and fastener requirements.
1X6-16' GR. DKR.
Allow a minimum of 1/16" gap between board ends for every
20°F of difference between installation temperature and
the hottest temperature expected (fig. 1). Additional blocking
may be needed for support (fig. 2). Allow 1/4" distance
between all decking material and any permanent structure
or post. After all 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.
Deckorators decking, like all wood and composite decking
products, requires proper ventilation and drainage in order to
ensure its longevity. When using a minimum 2x6 joist standing
on edge, with the suggested 1/4" side gap, there should be a 2"
clear space between the bottom edge of the joists and grade to
allow for proper ventilation. Adequate drainage is also needed
to prevent water from pooling under the deck.
NOTE: ONLY Deckorators Frontier and Vault deck material, manufactured with
Eovations
™
technology, may be installed in contact with the ground or incidental
submersion in water when a project design requires those conditions.
End-to-End Spacing
• Set drill speed to
1500-1750 RPM
• Max torque not to
exceed 23 inch pounds
• Pre-drill knots
or dense hardwood
Fasteners
For a list of recommended and compatible fasteners please visit
www.Deckorators.com/FastenerInfo. Recommended fasteners are those
which are recommended by the manufacturer of Deckorators Decking.
Compatible fasteners are those which have been tested and recommended
for use with Deckorators Decking by the fastener manufacturer. The use of a
non-recommended fastener will not void the Deckorators Decking Warranty;
however if a decking failure is caused by
the use of a non-recommended fastener, any corresponding warranty claim
will be denied.
For ease of installation, we recommend using 2-1/2" corrosion-resistant,
composite wood deck screws. These screws help minimize the common
“mushroom” effect that sometimes occurs when using standard fasteners.
They can also reduce the amount of pre-drilling and countersinking. If using
ordinary coarse thread deck screws, always pre-drill a pilot hole and countersink
prior to driving screws.
Pre-drill and countersink all deck screws, regardless of type,
that are within 1-1/2" of the end of the deck board.
fig. 2
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.