Installation Instructions

When installing decking with a T-Clip, 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 3/16” gap will need to be left between planks. If the temperature is below 40˚ F at the time of
installation, a 3/8” gap is recommended.
3/16” to 3/8” Gap
Side-to-Side Gapping
Plank Board Installation:
Your installation guide for Rustic™, Natural™, & Fusion® decking
Side-to-Side Gapping:
Follow the deck framing tips and the plank gapping, end gapping pages to begin your plank installation. These steps are key to ensure your
decking is properly installed to last for many years.
Installing Planks that Run Parallel to a House
Begin by securing UltraDeck
®
T-Clips
TM
to the ledger along the house at every joist.
Slide the deck board into place. Slide the UltraDeck
®
plank into place.
Install a row of UltraDeck
®
T-Clips
TM
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
TM
, 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 1-5/8" premium deck screws. Do not use UltraDeck
®
T-Clips
TM
to secure
the outside edge of the last board.
Installing Planks that Run Perpendicular to a House
Begin by pre-drilling the rst plank along the outer lip every 8". Fasten the plank to the
rim joist with 1-5/8" premium deck screws. UltraDeck
®
T-Clips
TM
are not used on the
outside edge of the rst board.
Install a row of UltraDeck
®
T-Clips
TM
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
TM
,
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 1-5/8" premium deck screws. Do not use UltraDeck
®
T-Clips
TM
to secure
the outside edge of the last board.
T-Clip™ Installation:
!
START
8" Apart
START
A
B
C
Parallel Perpendicular
1A
2
3
1B
2
3
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.
4
1A
2
3
1B