Installation Guide

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.
Decking
When installing the deck the first and last board
of your project will need to be nailed, screwed,
or use a starting accessory. Every other board
will use the hidden fastener for its installation.
Option 1: Screw from the side
1. After calculating the decking span and making
the frame of your deck the first board is ready
to be installed.
2. First pre-drill a hole for the screw through the
groove of the board and into the joist.
3. Next, fix the screw into the hole shown in
Diagram 1 & 2.
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Decking Installation Instructions
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Diagram 2
Diagram 1