Installation Guide

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Planning

Plan a layout for your deck before starting it to ensure the best possible looking deck for

your project. Building codes and zoning ordinances generally apply to permanent

structures, meaning anything that is anchored to the ground or attached to the house. So

nearly every kind of deck requires permits and inspections from a local building

department. We recommend drawing out a site plan of your proposed project that you

intend to do to minimize errors and make your perfect deck.

Construction

NewTechWood UltraShield is NOT intended for use as columns, support posts, beams,

joist stringers or other primary load-bearing members. NewTechWood must be

supported by a code-compliant substructure. While NewTechWood products are great

for deck re-planking (removing old deck surface planks and installing NewTechWood on

code-compliant substructure), NewTechWood boards CANNOT be installed on existing

deck boards.

Routing

NewTechWood UltraShield SHOULD NOT be routed aside from routing a groove on the

side of solid boards US-07 for start/stop of UltraShield locking systems.

Static

Static build-up is a natural occurring phenomenon that can occur with many plastic

products. Dry and windy environments may make this even more apparent, this all

varies depending on the climate and age of the deck.

IMPORTANT: Read all sections before you start

For the most up to date information please visit our website @ www.newtechwood.com

Prior to installing any composite decking system it is

recommended that you check with local building codes for any

special requirements or restrictions. The diagrams and

instructions outlined in this guide are for illustration purposes only

and are not meant or implied to replace a licensed professional.

Any construction or use of NewTechWood must be in accordance

with all local zoning and/or building codes. The consumer

assumes all risks and liability associated with the construction

and use of this product.

Safety

When dealing with any type of construction project it is necessary

to wear appropriate safety equipment to avoid any risk of injuries.

NewTechWood recommends but is not limited to the following

safety equipment when handling, cutting, and installing

NewTechWood: gloves, a respiratory protection, long sleeves,

pants, and safety glasses.

Tools

Standard woodworking tools may be used. It is recommended

that all blades have a carbide tip. Standard stainless steel or

acceptable coated deck screws and nails are recommended.

Environment

A clean, smooth, ﬂat, and strong surface is needed to install

UltraShield correctly. Please check with local building codes

before ever installing any type of decking. If installation does not

occur immediately UltraShield needs to be put on a ﬂat surface at

all times. Never ever should it be put on a surface that isn’t ﬂat.

UltraShield

Decking Installation Instructions

Summary of content (11 pages)

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UltraShieldTM Decking Installation Instructions IMPORTANT: Read all sections before you start For the most up to date information please visit our website @ www.newtechwood.com Prior to installing any composite decking system it is recommended that you check with local building codes for any special requirements or restrictions. The diagrams and instructions outlined in this guide are for illustration purposes only and are not meant or implied to replace a licensed professional.
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UltraShieldTM Decking Installation Instructions Ventilation NewTechWood UltraShield CANNOT be directly installed onto a flat surface. It must be installed onto a substructure, so there is adequate and unobstructed air flow under the deck to prevent excessive water absorption. A minimum of 6” of continuous net free area under the deck surface is required for adequate ventilation on all decking so air can circulate between adjacent members to promote drainage and drying.
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UltraShieldTM Decking Installation Instructions Board Spacing (Cont.) For butt joint gapping the concept for UltraShield is simple when using the clip systems. The user wants to be locking the board down where it creates the least amount of expansion and contraction to be seen. Therefore if the user were installing a setup like below he or she will want to lock the boards in the middle and allow for expansion and contraction to happen at the ends.
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UltraShieldTM Decking Installation Instructions Framing First, determine the decking span, that is , how far apart your joists will be. The frame needs to be completely level before installing any boards. Note: Adequate spacing in the joists is required to keep the deck boards from bending. Please review the chart on page 9 of this installation guide to see what spacing is required for your profile.
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UltraShieldTM Decking Installation Instructions Decking Option 2: Screw from the top 1. After calculating the decking span and making the frame of your deck the first board is ready to be installed. 2. First, mark where you will drill on the top of board as shown in Diagram 3. Note: When face fastening the minimum distance is: A. From the ends of the board 1-1 1/2” (38mm) B. From the sides of the board 1” (26 mm) Diagram 3 3. Pre-drill a hole for the screw through the board from above and into the joist.
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UltraShieldTM Decking Installation Instructions Hidden Fasteners Installing hidden fasteners with UltraShieldTM is relatively simple and quick compared to regular lumber. Before you installing hidden fasteners into UltraShield always figure out which type of style/ pattern you will be doing for your deck. Plan out where the locking and moving clips will be going on each joist. See page 10 & 11 for more information.
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UltraShieldTM Decking Installation Instructions Hidden Fasteners (continued) Option 2: UltraLock System 1. First slide the UL-1 and UL-2 clips into the grooves of the boards at a 30-45 degree angle at their respective joists as shown in Diagram 9. 2. Once the clip is in press down and the clip will be ready to install into the joists as shown in Diagram 10 & 11. 3. Next screw the clips into the joists using a 45 degree angle. 4.
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UltraShieldTM Decking Installation Instructions Fascia Board First make sure you know which type of installation you are doing for your fascia board. There are two types: Option 1: Installing against the length of decking 1. First the distance from where the board is locked to the end of deck where the fascia board is to be installed needs to be measured 2. After measuring remember that your gapping will be 2mm/meter from the locking clip. 3.
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UltraShieldTM Decking Installation Instructions MAXIMUM DECKING SPAN FROM CENTER TO CENTER (OC) OF JOISTS ALLOWED Decking Span Decking Span Profile Residential Commercial Solid Board US07 Solid Board with Grooves US01 400 mm (16 in) 350 mm (14 in) 400 mm (16 in) 350 mm (14 in) 400 mm (16 in) 350 mm (14 in) 350 mm (14 in) 300 mm (12 in) 350 mm (14 in) 300 mm (12 in) Channeled Solid Board with Grooves US02 Circle Hollow Board with Grooves UH02 Channeled Circle Hollow Board with Grooves UH07 Squ
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