UltraDeck ® Decking & Railing Installation Guide www.midwestmanufacturing.
Table of Contents: 2 4 6 8 9 10 12 14 16 UltraDeck® Fading Information General Guidelines for Deck Installation Plank Board Installation QuickCap™ Installation Cladding & Endcap Installation General Guidelines for Rail Installation Railing Installation: Method 1 Railing Installation: Method 2 Railing Installation: Fusion® Cleaning and Warranty All UltraDeck® products are created from a wood and plastic polymer composition which lets you create a low-maintenance outdoor space without having to worry ab
Plank & End Gapping: ! Fig. 1 When installing UltraDeck® decking, gapping guidelines must be followed to ensure that gaps between decking and end gaps allow for proper expansion/contraction, drainage, and the shrinking of treated wood joists that can happen over time. Rustic™, Natural™, & Fusion® For every 16' of plank, allow a 1/16" gap for every 20°F temperature difference between the time of board installation and the maximum expected temperature (refer to the end gapping chart, Figure 1).
Plank Board Installation: Your installation guide for Rustic™, Natural™, & Fusion® decking 4 Side-to-Side Gapping: When installing decking with a T-Clip™, the fasteners will automatically set the side-to-side gapping of the decking. If installing decking using DekMount or surface screwing options (see Fastening Systems on page 2) a minimum of 3/16" gap will need to be left between planks. If the temperature is below 40˚ F at the time of installation, a 3/8" gap is recommended.
DekMount Installation: ! Follow the deck framing tips, the plank gapping, and end gapping pages to begin your plank installation. These steps are key to ensure your decking is properly installed to last for many years. Before installing Fusion® decking, be sure to look over all your boards and note color differences in order to distribute the boards in a pleasing, natural looking manner. 1 Install DekMount onto each joist by screwing a 3/4" premium screw through side hole in DekMount.
QuickCap™ Installation: Your installation guide for QuickCap™ decking 6 QuickCap™ Site Preparation: ! ! Check the condition of your current deck to make sure it is sound. If any part of the substructure or the surface is showing decay, make repairs prior to installing the QuickCap™ boards. Any raised or twisted boards should be fastened down with quality 3" premium deck screws, tightened until the deck surface is level, Figure 1.
1 Perpendicular installation 2 7/32" to 3/8" Gap '' 16 1 Snap a chalk line, parallel to the existing surface, at 1-1/2" in from the edge of the deck to act as a reference. Add an additional chalk line every 16" to mark the placement of each QuickCap™ fastener. If the chalk line falls in the gap between the existing deck boards, move the line back until the line is at least 3/4" in from the edge of the existing deck boards.
Cladding & Endcap Installation: 8 Your installation guide for UltraDeck® Cladding UltraDeck® Cladding: Cladding Dimensions: UltraDeck® Natural™ and UltraDeck® Fusion®: 3/8" x 4" x 12' UltraDeck® Rustic™: 7/16" x 10-1/2" x 12' For long distances requiring multiple pieces of UltraDeck® cladding, use opposing miter cuts at the seam to reduce visible joints, leaving a 1/8" gap between the cuts to allow for expansion, Figure 1.
General Guidelines for Rail Installation: Your installation guide for UltraDeck® Railing Installing UltraDeck® Post Sleeves: 1 Cut the UltraDeck® post sleeve to the proper length. 2 Slide the cut UltraDeck® post sleeve over the 4x4 treated post. With the UltraDeck® Rustic™ or UltraDeck® Fusion® post sleeves, be sure to slide the ring base to the bottom before installing the railing. Post sleeves are secured to the 4x4 post as the first spindle is fastened to the post sleeve.
Railing Installation: Your installation guide for Rustic™ Railing 10 Method 1 Railing System: ! i Make sure the post sleeve and ring base have been installed. Make sure post is plumb and level. Properly size the top and lower rail, and metal insert by measuring the distance between the two post sleeves, and cut to desired length. Make sure the spindles are all the same length, measure and cut accordingly. Note: It is very important to verify spindles are all the same length.
Method 1 Installation: 1 Starting with the post spindle set even with the end of the insert, continue down the top rail, evenly spacing spindles, making sure to meet local building code for spacing. Keep in mind an additional post spindle is placed even with the opposite end of the insert. Measure the distance between spindles and cut spindle spacer blocks from UltraDeck® spindles for the upper and lower railing.
Railing Installation: 12 Your installation guide for Rustic™ Railing Method 2 Railing System: ! i Make sure the post sleeve and ring base have been installed. Make sure post is plumb and level. Properly size the top and lower rail, and metal insert by measuring the distance between the two post sleeves, and cut to desired length. Makes sure the spindles are all the same length, measure and cut accordingly. Note: It is very important to verify spindles are all the same length.
Method 2 Installation: 1 Starting with the post spindle, set even with the end of the insert, continue down the top rail, evenly spacing spindles, making sure to meet local building code for spacing. Keep in mind an additional post spindle is placed even with the opposite end of the insert. Pre-drill holes on the metal insert with a 1/4" drill bit, aligning the center of the spindles to the center of the metal handrail insert.
Railing Installation: 14 Your installation guide for Fusion® Railing Fusion® Railing System: ! i Make sure the post sleeve and ring base have been installed. Make sure the post is plumb and level. Properly size the upper and lower rail and the top cap by measuring the distance between the two post sleeves, and cut to desired length. Make sure the spindles are all the same length, measure and cut accordingly. Note: It is very important to verify spindles are all the same length.
Fusion® Installation: 1 Starting with the post spindle set even with the end of the insert, continue down the top rail, evenly spacing spindles, making sure to meet local building code for spacing. Keep in mind an additional post spindle is placed even with the opposite end of the insert. 2 On each end of the spindles, pre-drill the center, using a 1/8" drill bit to avoid splitting. The two post spindles will need to be pre-drilled to attach the completed rail to the post sleeves.
Cleaning UltraDeck®: UltraDeck® should be periodically cleaned, at least twice a year, with soap and water or any product made for washing composite decking. Check out the how-to-video for cleaning any UltraDeck® decking and railing products on the Midwest Manufacturing website. For cleaning of more stubborn dirt and debris, follow these guidelines: PROBLEM Dirt and Debris Chalk Lines Water Spots, Leaf Staining and Wood Tannins Scuffs and Abrasions SOLUTION Clean deck to remove dirt and debris.
