Installation Guide

90° 60° 45° 30°
Joist Spacing For
Grooved & Square Boards
At An Angle
16” 14” 12” 8”
1. Double joists Butt joins 2. Blocking Breaker boards
The choice of structural material will effect the life span of a deck. Make certain that local building codes are followed.
When installing a deck board, ensure that board ends are supported and securely fastened. Boards should not be
allowed to overhang more than 1".
7. Supports and spans
Joist spacing to consider when deck boards at dierent angles to joists:
6. Cutting
• Use a fine toothed, carbide tipped blade to cut Apex™ material.
• Use an 80-tooth, 10-12" diameter cross-cut, or finer, blade.
• Do not rip boards thinner than 2½". Use a minimum of two fasteners per
joist, evenly spaced and a minimum of 1¼" from any board edge.
• Boards can be mitered. Use two fasteners, evenly spaced and a minimum
of 1¼" from any edge, per mitered board.
• Do not router Apex™ boards.
Measure twice
Cut once
Support block
Sharp blade
Never measure or cut a
bent board
1. Measure
2. Mark
3. Measure
4. Cut
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Apex
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Deck Installation Guidelines
Additional supports are necessary for: