Installation Instructions

When a picture frame is used in decking, it is recommended to use the butt joint
method and to add blocking joists at every board end.
PICTURE FRAMING REQUIREMENTS:
Step 1: Additional blocking joists will need to be added between the Rim Joist and the
1st joist for every area where picture framing will be added perpendicular to
the main direction of decking. The additional framing should be added at 12"
on center. (Figure 1)
Step 2: Lay out deck boards to locate final installation location. There must be solid
support under each end cut of the decking. Add extra joist framing where each
board will end. Each deck board must be supported by 4 or more joists for
proper performance. (Figure 2)
Step 3: Fasten all deck boards down using 2 T-Clips
™
per joist or Dekmount
®
with at
least 2 screws per board per joist. Make sure to follow the deck board
end gapping chart (Page 9, Figure 1) for gapping between the deck boards.
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