Installation Guide

10
1
Preparing the grooved board edges
After installing the rst end boards (pg 9), insert a Fiberon
ArmorGuard/PhantomGT hidden fastener into the groove of
the board, centering on joists.
NOTE: Grooved boards are not intended to be used as
perimeter boards unless you are also installing fascia boards
appropriately to cover the exposed grooves, or when the groove
is against a wall or other hard structure.
ArmorGuard/PhantomGT
Groove
Joist
2
Securing the fasteners
Secure fasteners by driving the screw fully into the joist.
Continue installing and securing the fasteners in the center of
each joist along the remainder of the deck board.
Screw
3
Installing the remaining boards/rows
Position the next deck board into the fasteners. It may be helpful
to angle the board slightly to fully seat it into the fasteners.
Repeat installing fasteners and positioning boards to cover
the deck surface. See “Installing the nal end boards” (pg 9)
for completing the deck.
4
Installing butt joints
Where two boards butt together, allow for adequate end-
to-end board spacing and use a single Butt Joint Hidden
Fastener to secure board ends.
ArmorGuard/PhantomGT
butt joint fastener
Hidden Fastener Installation - Grooved Edge Decking (continued)
ARMORGUARD/PHANTOM GT HIDDEN FASTENER INSTALLATION
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