Installation Guide
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U-Rim Joist 12” O.C. and 16” O.C. Spacing
Rim Joist
There are 4 variaons of Rim Joists: U-Rim Joist 12” O.C. & 16” O.C., U-Rim Joist Blank, Joist as a Rim Joist, and
the Curved Rim Joist.
Set the U-Rim Joist in place and secure it by fastening the tabs to the ends of the joists using Evoluon
self-drilling screws. There is one tab on each side of the joist.
The pre-punched U-Rim joist should ONLY be used when fascia will mount on the Rim of the deck.
Use the F50 Bracket to make any connecons where there isn't a tab on the
U-Rim Joist. This will occur on the ends and when there's a joist that has
non- standard.
WARNING!!
This installaon should ONLY be used when fascia will mount on the rim
of the deck. Not having fascia will result in exposed openings that may
be unsightly.
Pre-punched U-Rim
U-Rim Joist
The pre-punched U-Rim joist is designed to provide a completely at surface for fascia mounng.