Installation Guide

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1“
Added Joist
Deck
Board #1
Deck
Board #2
1-1/2” Setback
Joist
Deck
Deck
90-degrees
Joist
Joist
Deck
Deck
1-1/2”
1”
Surface Fasteners
The use of stainless steel composite fasteners is strongly
recommended. Approved coated fasteners may also be used, but
their performance may not be as good as stainless steel. Plain,
galvanized surface fasteners are not recommended.
FASTENERS RECOMMENDED FOR USE WITH ARMORGUARD
GV DECKING include ArmorGuard Hidden Fasteners, Start/Stop
Hidden Fasteners and Stainless Steel Composite Fasteners.
Fiberon
®
does not endorse or represent specific third party
products. Other fasteners specifically designed for wood
composite decking should be tested in an inconspicuous area
first as they may result in an unacceptable appearance.
The use of traditional flat or bugle head deck screws is not
recommended for ArmorGuard decking and will likely result
in mushrooming. Other fasteners not specifically designed for
wood composite decking are not recommended. Hidden fastener
systems other than ArmorGuard Hidden Fasteners are not
recommended, and their use could void the product warranty.
Requirements
Do not surface fasten within 1-1/2" of the end of a board or 1"
from the side of the board. It is necessary to pre-drill end of
board screw holes to prevent immediate or eventual end splitting
(Figure f). Pre-drilling all holes, which will add time to the project,
is not necessary, but it will result in better looking finished
projects. DO NOT over-tighten fasteners. Over-tightening will
induce cracking at board ends.
Surface Fasteners should always be driven in at a 90 degree
angle to the decking surface. Toe nailing/screwing is not
recommended (Figure g). Instead, the placement of an additional
joist, when needed, is recommended to allow perpendicular
installation of surface fasteners at board ends (Figure h). Pre-
drilling is required in cold temperatures.
Clean, perfectly straight lines of fasteners look better than
wobbly lines. Use white chalk, straight boards or string lines as
templates for straight lines.
Fastening Boards
ArmorGuard decking requires two fasteners at every joist
location (Figure i). While face fastening is allowed on all
ArmorGuard decking products, the use of hidden fasteners
is highly recommended with ArmorGuard grooved decking to
create a smooth, unblemished, decking surface. ArmorGuard GV
boards cannot be used as stair treads.
Installation Instructions
Figure i
3 Easy Steps
Step 3Step 2Step 1