Installation Instructions

When installing decking with a T-Clip
™
or UltraClip
™
, 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 ⁄" gap will need to be left between planks. If the temperature is below 40˚ F at the time
of installation, a ⁄" gap is recommended.
⁄" to ⁄" Gap
Side-to-Side Gapping
SIDETOSIDE GAPPING:
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
®
or Inspire
™
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. Use the T-Clip
™
calculator on ultradeck.com to help estimate how many T-Clips
™
you need. If installing decking in temperatures below 60˚ F, it is recommended to use UltraClips
™
.
INSTALLING PLANKS THAT RUN PARALLEL TO A HOUSE
Pre-drill the first UltraDeck
®
plank along the outer lip every 8". Fasten it to the rim
joist with 1⁄" premium deck screws. Do not use UltraDeck
®
T-Clips
™
to secure the
outside edge of the first board.
Install a row of UltraDeck
®
T-Clips
™
at every joist along the deck frame (A). Then,
slide the next UltraDeck
®
plank into place (B). Attach the next row of UltraDeck
®
T-Clips
™
, sliding the next plank into place (C). Continue this process until the deck
surface is covered.
Finish by securing the final board with UltraDeck
®
T-Clips
™
to the ledger along the
house at every joist. If necessary, cut the final board down to fit, pre-drill every 8",
and fasten it to the ledger with premium deck screws.
INSTALLING PLANKS THAT RUN PERPENDICULAR TO A HOUSE
Begin by pre-drilling the first plank along the outer lip every 8". Fasten the plank to the
rim joist with 1-⁄" premium deck screws. UltraDeck
®
T-Clips
™
are not used on the outside
edge of the first board.
Install a row of UltraDeck
®
T-Clips
™
at every joist along the deck frame (A). Then, slide the next
UltraDeck
®
plank into place (B). Attach the next row of UltraDeck
®
T-Clips
™
, sliding the next
plank into place (C). Continue this process until the deck surface is covered.
Pre-drill the last UltraDeck
®
plank along the outer lip every 8". Fasten it to the rim
joist with 1-⁄" premium deck screws. Do not use UltraDeck
®
T-Clips
™
to secure
the outside edge of the last board.
TCLIP
™
INSTALLATION:
!
8" Apart
START
A
B
C
Parallel Perpendicular
1A
2A,B
3B
Note: T-Clips
™
have arrows on them to show which way of installation. Always have arrows pointing
towards last completed deck board. Make sure all arrows are facing the same direction.
1A
2A
3A
1B
START
1B
2B
3B
UltraDeck
®
PLANK BOARD INSTALLATION
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