This document provides a 3-step process for installing deck boards without visible fasteners. Step 1 is to apply exterior adhesive to the joists and fasten the first row of boards traditionally. Step 2 is to use DeckMate Clips at each joist intersection, fastening boards into the clips. Step 3 is to insert subsequent rows of boards into the DeckMate Clips, joining boards between joists using DeckBone Joiners where boards fall short.
This document provides a 3-step process for installing deck boards without visible fasteners. Step 1 is to apply exterior adhesive to the joists and fasten the first row of boards traditionally. Step 2 is to use DeckMate Clips at each joist intersection, fastening boards into the clips. Step 3 is to insert subsequent rows of boards into the DeckMate Clips, joining boards between joists using DeckBone Joiners where boards fall short.
This document provides a 3-step process for installing deck boards without visible fasteners. Step 1 is to apply exterior adhesive to the joists and fasten the first row of boards traditionally. Step 2 is to use DeckMate Clips at each joist intersection, fastening boards into the clips. Step 3 is to insert subsequent rows of boards into the DeckMate Clips, joining boards between joists using DeckBone Joiners where boards fall short.
FASTENERS STEP 1. Apply a liberal bead of exterior adhesive to the top of each joist. We recommend T-Rex Power. Fasten first row of boards onto the joist in the traditional way.
STEP 2. Place a DeckMate Clip into the groove at the intersection of each joist and install the correct screw, steel, hardwood or pine at a slight angle and fasten. Do not over tighten. STEP 3. Insert the next row of boards on the DeckMate Clip, using DeckMaster Clamp to hold the board in position. As the boards fall short of the joist, use a DeckBone Joiner to join the boards between the joists. Do not land the butt joint on the joist.
Snap the DeckBone into two T shaped pieces and insert first half of DeckBone into position (see image). Place the following board onto the DeckBone, insert the next DeckBone into position completing the butt joint. Repeat steps 2 & 3. * Fix final row of boards as per the first*