Installation Guide

Determine waterflow direction and estimate your materials
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1
Attach Slope Building Brackets
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2
To build your slope, start with the third joist
by attaching a bracket using ordinary deck screws (FIG A). Attach a bracket to every other joist,
working your way across. IMPORTANT NOTE: Sloping drains water away from your house. Each
time you attach a new bracket drop it slightly to achieve your slope. SEE DETAILS BELOW.
Attach Tuftex
®
DeckDrain
™
Panels
Screw the first full sheet directly into the outside joist
(FIG B). After the first joist, the sheet is secured to slope
building brackets. Overlapping sheets 4˝ will prevent seep
& drip between sheets (FIG A).
IMPORTANT NOTE: We recommend
using a vinyl adhesive on sheet sidelaps to maintain a watertight seal.
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3
Panels: Multiply (A) X (B) for square footage, add approximately
10% for end laps. Each 10’ panel = 20 square feet.
■ Tuftex 10’ UltraVinyl Tan panel – Lowe’s Item # 72744
■ Tuftex 10’ UltraVinyl White panel – Lowe’s Item # 26145
Slope Building Brackets: Panels attach to these
easy-to-cut brackets.
To determine the quantity of brackets
needed, multiplying 1/2 the number of deck joists by the linear feet of one joist, then
divide by four feet.
NOTE: You will attach slope building brackets to every other joist. Brackets are
sold in 4’ lengths.
■ Tuftex DeckDrain Slope Building Brackets – Lowe’s Item # 282735
Fasteners: 1 box equals 100 fasteners. It will require approximately 30 Tuftex fasteners to
properly fasten each 10´ Tuftex panel. ■ Tuftex DeckDrain Fasteners, Tan – Lowe’s Item # 17861
■ Tuftex DeckDrain Fasteners, White – Lowe’s Item # 28004
First Slope Building Bracket: Attach
your first bracket to the third joist.
Joists
Water Flow
IMPORTANT: Make sure water will flow over the lap and NOT under.
Attach additional bracket to every other joist
working your way across. As you attach a new
bracket, lower it approx. 1/4” to create your slope.
Tuftex DeckDrain panels are normally installed to run
perpendicular to the direction of the joists. This will
allow for Slope Building Brackets to be installed on
joists to create slope & direct water flow.
Building Slope Is Important: The 1st slope building bracket
is installed on the third joist from the end. Subsequent brackets
are attached approximately 1/4” lower on every other joist to
create a slope. If your deck is large, pitch it two ways from
the center. Minimum Slope = 1˝ per 10´ run. If you have
a run longer than 10’ increase your slope to 2”.
Wall
Each sheet, on the ends of the
deck, will fasten directly to the
first joist. Do not attach a slope
building bracket to the end joists.
16˝ on center
Fig. B – Tuftex first sheet installation
X = Wait to
install next
section
before
fastening
Slope building brackets, attached
to joists, are indicated in grey.
Stagger
fasteners
between
ridges
Fig. A
Tools Needed For This Project:
• Tape measure
• Drill w/Hex head bit
• Heavy duty snips or
circular saw
• Vinyl adhesive caulk
First Joist:
Tuftex panel
starts here and
screws directly
into the joist
(no slope
building bracket
needed).
Attach Brackets
Attach Drain Panels
Enjoy great added value!
Water can
be directed
to fall to
either side
B
A
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Keep the Area Under Your
Deck Dry and Looking
Great in 3 Easy Steps
Optional Bracket
Attachment
or
If fasteners bite
into joist and
draw sheet
upward, try one
of these options.
Header Board,
cross section to
show joists
End Lap :
varies according to your
deck but should be no less than 4˝
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