Installation Guide
Decking Installation Guide / v20200731US 8
When installing boards one full length across the deck, we recommended locking the board in the
middle to allow for even expansion and contraction to take place on both ends as shown in Diagram 5.
DIAGRAM 5
Expansion and Contraction
The below shows the recommended installation methods using breakers boards and picture framing the
decking. Locking clips should be placed as close as possible to the middle joist of each board as shown
in Diagram 6A and Diagram 6B.
If you plan to install without breaker boards or picture framing in a brick style fashion it is recommended
that you contact your local distributor or the manufacturer for further instructions. Installing with a brick
style could potentially give large gaps between butt ends due to the products expansion and contraction
rates. It could also make the ends of the deck are or swell if water is not properly drained on the joist
specically at a butt end where sister joists with a gap should be used.
DIAGRAM 6A
Locking ClipsLocking Clips
Locking Clip Installation