Installation Guide

1. Double joists Butt joins 2. Blocking Breaker boards
In order to avoid structural problems as a result of rot or corrosion. Attention should be paid to the ventilation of the
deck. Deck board gaps, gaps between fascia boards, and ground clearance is vital to ensuring that your deck can
breath and last for years to come.
• Leave a minimum ground clearance of 12".
• Ground clearance over concrete of 1½".
• Install a minimum drainage gap of 1½" at the bottom of your deck and do not block off with fascia
boards.
8. Ventilation diagram
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Deck Installation Guidelines