Installation Guide

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Fiberon Horizon

Decking

Square Edge

Grooved

5.4 in. x .94 in. x 16 ft. (14 cm x 2.4 cm x 4.88 m)

5.4 in. x .94 in. x 12 ft. (14 cm x 2.4 cm x 610 cm)

Veranda ArmorGuard

Decking

Veranda

Decking

Square Edge

Grooved

Fascia .75 in. x 11.25 in. x 8 or 12 ft. (2cm x 29 cm x 3.66 m)

Fascia .75 in. x 11.25 in. x 12 ft. (2cm x 29 cm x 3.66 m)

5.3 in. x .93 in. x 8 or 20 ft. (13 cm x 2.3 cm x 3.66,4.88 & 6.1 m)

.93 in. x 5.3 in. x 12, 16 or 20 ft. (13 cm x 2.3 cm x 3.66 m)

Decking Installation

Summary of content (7 pages)

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Decking Installation Veranda ArmorGuard® Decking 5.3 in. x .93 in. x 8 or 20 ft. (13 cm x 2.3 cm x 3.66,4.88 & 6.1 m) Square Edge .93 in. x 5.3 in. x 12, 16 or 20 ft. (13 cm x 2.3 cm x 3.66 m) Grooved Fascia .75 in. x 11.25 in. x 8 or 12 ft. (2cm x 29 cm x 3.66 m) Veranda® Decking 5.3 in. x .93 in. x 8 or 20 ft. (13 cm x 2.3 cm x 3.66,4.88 & 6.1 m) Square Edge Fascia .75 in. x 11.25 in. x 12 ft. (2cm x 29 cm x 3.66 m) Fiberon Horizon® Decking 5.4 in. x .94 in. x 12 ft. (14 cm x 2.
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Decking Installation 3 Getting Started Follow local approved building codes. Careful planning of the finished deck layout will result in better looking finished projects. Failure to follow installation guidelines could void warranty. • Joist location plays an important role in the safety of the deck itself but may also affect the ease, method and price of your railing system. • Before starting, read the instructions of both the decking and railing systems planned for the project.
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Decking Installation Gapping End-To-End Spacing by Temperature Brand 30˚ & Under 50˚ - 69˚ 70˚ - 89˚ 90˚ - 109˚ 110˚ & Up Veranda ArmorGuard 1/4" 3/16" 1/8" 1/16" 1/32" Veranda 1/4" 3/16" 1/8" 1/16" 1/32" Horizon 1/4" 3/16" 1/8" 1/16" 1/32" Note: For locations with extreme temperture swings, double-joisting and surface fastening may be required to minimize shifting of material.
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Decking Installation Hidden Fasteners FASTENERS RECOMMENDED FOR USE WITH VERANDA OR FIBERON GV DECKING include ArmorGuard Hidden Fasteners. Wood Grain Patterns Note that the wood grain patterns on Veranda and Fiberon deck boards are directional. Different looks can be achieved by laying the decking in the same or alternating directions. There are several different wood grain patterns. See Figure 10 below for one of these patterns. 10 or grade flat areas where standing water may gather.
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Decking Installation the manufacturer of the product which contains the Low-E glass for suggestions on how to reduce or eliminate the reflected heat. • Under-deck waterproofing systems Under-deck waterproofing systems, properly installed, can provide additional living or storage space. Improper installations are those that restrict air flow and result in buildup of heat and/or humidity which can result in unwanted consequences.
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Hidden Fastener Installation The ArmorGuard Hidden Fastener is a deck fastening system designed specifically for a fastener-free surface around the perimeter of the deck to create a smooth deck surface, uninterrupted by visible screws or nails. 2. Position the clip on the outside of the rim joist securing it with a single screw inserted perpendicular to the joist. After positioning the last deck board in place, secure it by angling a screw through the clip and into the board at a 30˚- 45˚ angle.
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Hidden Fastener Installation The ArmorGuard Hidden Fastener is a deck fastening system designed specifically for grooved (GV) deck boards, and is a fast and simple way to create a smooth deck surface, uninterrupted by visible screws or nails. 5. Secure the first deck board by face-fastening with a stainless steel or high quality composite decking screw in each pre-drilled hole. Do not over-tighten screws. 6.