DECKING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PARAMOUNT, SYMMETRY, HORIZON, SANCTUARY, PROTECT ADVANTAGE, AND GOOD LIFE 1-800-573-8841 | FIBERONDECKING.
Table of Contents Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Pre-Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Surface Fastening and Fascia Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pre-Installation IMPORTANT: Follow local applicable building codes. Careful planning of the finished deck layout will result in more pleasing finished projects. Failure to follow installation guidelines could void the warranty. IMPORTANT: Thoroughly read all instructions for both decking and railing systems planned for the project prior to installations. Failure to do so may result in more difficult installations and may void the warranty.
Pre-Installation (continued) EXPANSION AND SPACING CONSIDERATIONS All decking materials, whether wood, composite, or metal, undergo some degree of linear expansion with the change of weather and the seasons. For best spacing results, keep boards out of direct sun during storage and cutting processes and throughout installation, if possible. To compensate for the effects of contraction and expansion, use short boards (where possible) with splitter/divider boards between each continuous run of boards.
Pre-Installation (continued) SPECIAL NOTE ON BLOCKING PATTERNS Ladder Style Blocking Joists When installing additional blocking, remember that solid blocking (blocking laid flat) will inhibit water flow and result in buildup of organic materials over time, which will make cleaning more difficult and can cause eventual damage to the material. When blocking is required, install ladder style for best results.
Surface Fastening and Fascia Installation (continued) 5. Straight rows of fasteners look cleaner and less noticeable than uneven rows. White chalk, straight boards, or string lines can be used as guides for installing fasteners. Never use colored chalk FASTENER INSTALLATION Always drive in surface fasteners at a 90˚ angle to the decking surface with two fasteners at every joist location. Do not angle screws into the joist.
Cortex Hidden Surface Fastener Installation FASTENING REQUIREMENTS The Fiberon Cortex® hidden surface fastening system is the fastest, easiest way to hide deck screw heads on stairs, perimeter boards, and square edge deck surface boards. It is also the ideal fastener to use when replacing a deck board. The Cortex plugs are available in a variety of colors to match Fiberon deck boards (not for use with Sanctuary, Good Life, or any fascia or riser boards).
Cortex Hidden Surface Fastener Installation (continued) 2 Installing the fasteners Bit □□ Using the Cortex setting tool (bit), drive the fastener (screw) to the preset level below the deck surface, ensuring the fastener remains perpendicular to the deck surface. Install two fasteners at every joist and/or stair stringer. Screw NOTE: Replace a worn driver bit with a fresh bit periodically. We recommend replacement every 125 screws.
Phantom Hidden Fastener Installation - Grooved Edge Decking NOTE: To reduce appearance of gapping at end-to-end seams and to limit the movement of the deck board along the joists, we recommend using two Cortex screws or stainless steel composite deck screws placed into the deck at the joist location closest to the mid-point of each deck board. This helps ensure that the deck boards stay positioned and maintain proper gapping as the boards expand and contract with temperature changes.
Phantom Hidden Fastener Installation - Grooved Edge Decking (continued) PhantomGT INSTALLATION 1 Preparing the grooved board edges Groove □□ After installing the first end boards (pg 9), insert a Fiberon PhantomGT (24 mm) fastener into the groove of the board, centering on joists.
Phantom Hidden Fastener Installation - Grooved Edge Decking (continued) PHANTOM UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION 1 Preparing the grooved board edges □□ After installing the first end boards (pg 9), insert the Phantom universal clip into the grooved edge of the deck board in alignment with the center of each joist. The screws are pre-inserted for your convenience.
Hidden Fastening Installation for Paramount Grooved Edge NOTE: Fiberon recommends the use of a quality joist flashing to ensure optimal installation and reduce potential noise caused by the boards moving against the joist. Products such as Grace Vycor Deck Protector, Tite Seal, or other comparable self-adhesive flashing products enable a smooth and consistent contact surface between joists and Fiberon Decking. Paramount Decking offers lifetime limited warranty coverage.
Hidden Fastening Installation for Paramount Grooved Edge (continued) TIGER CLAW HIDDEN FASTENER INSTALLATION 1 Preparing the grooved board edges □□ After installing the first end boards (pg 12), insert a Tiger Claw TC-G hidden fastener into the groove of the board, centering on joists.
Post Sleeve Installation BEFORE YOU INSTALL POST SLEEVES Rail posts may be installed by using the structural posts that support the joists, additional pressure-treated 4x4 (101.6 mm x 101.6 mm) lumber, or by using a surface mount bracket. The Fiberon Surface Mount Bracket requires that the thickness of the decking and reinforcement boards underneath the deck be a minimum of 5 in. (127.0 mm). This equates to two structurally sound 2 in. x 8 in. (50.8 mm x 203.
Post Sleeve Installation (continued) 1 Preparing for installation 4 in. x 4 in. (101.6 mm x 101.6 mm) Wood Post □□ Ensure 4 in. x 4 in. (101.6 mm x 101.6 mm) wooden posts are secured in a code-compliant manner and, where possible, spaced equally for the best looking application. NOTE: Wooden 4 in. x 4 in. (101.6 mm x 101.6 mm) posts will vary. Shims may need to be inserted between the 4 in. x 4 in. (101.6 mm x 101.
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