INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INFINITY I-SERIES® COMPOSITE DECKING DECKING INSTALLATION : INFINITY I-SERIES® 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction.........................................................................3 Pre-Installation Required Tools.....................................................................4 I-Series Installation Board Options......................................4 Standards/Safety/Storage & Handling.................................5 Plan/Site Preparation...........................................................6 Deck Board Profile............................................................
INTRODUCTION READ INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION Guideline Limitations This installation guide is intended only for I-Series. The person using these guidelines should already have a general understanding of deck-building practices. Decks must be built in accordance with all relevant bylaws and building codes. It is the responsibility of the installer to meet all code and safety requirements, and to obtain all required building permits.
Required Tools Goggles Safety Gloves Tape Measurer T-20 KX1-50 HULK Driver Bit H-Drive Drill Miter Saw Speed Square Drill Bits: 5/32 [3.
Safety Recommended Tools: Goggles • • • • • • Safety Gloves Dust Mask Hard-Bristled Broom Vacuum Always wear appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE). Comply with the local occupational health and safety legislation. Refer to the applicable Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Work in well-ventilated area. Maintain a clean work area. Cutting I-Series produces fine particulate matter. Cut boards may have sharp edges (particularly mitered cuts).
Plan • • • Assess the building site and ensure the product is suitable for the intended application. Determine appropriate spans for the selected profile. This will depend on the application and the loading class for the region. Suggested spans are provided for typical residential scenarios. Develop a maintenance plan to ensure the longevity of the system. This should consider drainage, corrosion and vegetation under and around the deck.
INSTALLATION: EXPANSION & CONTRACTION Note: All conditions anticipate temperatures are the temperature of the board at time of installation. Racking boards in the shade for a minimum of 30 minutes will help acclimatize boards.
WALL Breaker Boards Breaker or border boards (boards laid at 90° to the rest of the deck) can be used to create a border around the deck and will aid in controlling expansion & contractions. Blocking will need to be used to support the breaker board. At a maximum spacing of 16” [407mm] O.C. The breaker board will need to be surface mounted to the blocking with composite screws. As shown in Fig. 2. Note: • Use a breaker board between long run boards to assist in controlling expansion and contraction.
Single Board Lengths (TOP VIEW) Joist Blocking Blocking Fig. 3 Single Board Lengths Joist gle Board Fixed Lengths FIXED XED WALL Joist WALL Wall Single Board Lengths Joist Blocking Expansion Gap Expansion Gap Breaker Boards Breaker Boards FIXED WALL Multiple board lengths placed consecutively Expansion Gap Expansion Gap FIXED WALL Double joist on butt joins Expamsion gap provided for the change in length of both boards. Fig.
INSTALLATION: FASTENING Installation Tips: Nails Fasteners Drill • DO NOT use nails to fasten I-Series boards. • Use high quality HULK fasteners suitable for the life span of the deck and the atmospheric conditions of the site. • I-Series boards require two fasteners points per joist. • Fasten 1-3/16” [30mm] from any edge of a board. • A drill with adjustable torque settings is recommended. • Pre-drill in temperatures below 40°F [5°C] .
Fig. 1 Gaps between deck boards assist with ventilation TOP VIEW A Properly ventilated deck allows air to move & will assist with clearing excess moisture in the air. Condensation & Evaporation occur naturally. Sealing off a deck may therefore cause a constantly wet environment that may harm the substructure beneath, which in the long term could harm your deck. A 1-1/2” [38mm] gap beneath the deck is required for additional ventilation.
Fig. 4 SECTION VIEW INCORRECT CORRECT Ideal Screw Placement Note: Top fixed screws should be located 1 3/16” inward from board edge. This ensures screws line up with a cavity in the profile. Never fasten through the “feet” of the I-Series profile. INSTALLATION: BOARD RIPPING GUIDELINES Top Fixing Guidelines for Ripped Boards • Boards can be fastened using Top Fixing Screws in certain circumstances, particularly if the boards have been ripped.
Note: • Minimum board width after ripping is 2-1/2” [63mm]. • It’s recommended to rip boards upside down on your table saw in order to see exact placement of the saw blade relative to the feet of the board. SECTION VIEW Fig. 2 RIP CUT FINAL PRODUCT • • Fig. 3 Wherever possible, if an I-Series board has been ripped, face the ripped edge inwards towards the other decking boards and allow the non-ripped edge to act as the end of the deck.
• Boards can be mitered. Use two fasteners, evenly spaced and a minimum 1-3/16” [30mm] from any edge, per mitered board. DO NOT router boards. Supports & Spans • The choice of structural material will effect the life span of a deck. Make certain that local building codes are followed. • Boards should not be allowed to overhang more than 1-3/16” [30mm]. Additional Support are necessary, As shown in Fig. 4, 5 & 6. Fig. 4 Double Joists = Butt Joins Fig.
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