How To Install Composite Decking?

• -Never dump wood materials when unloading.
• -Store on a flat surface and cover with non-translucent material.
• -When carrying wood planks, carry on edge for better support.
• -Refer to installation instructions for additional guidelines on each product.

Care and Handling Guidelines For WPC Composite decking

To minimize scratches, nicks, cuts, and grooves, and preserve the beauty of wood decking.

Follow these guidelines:

• -Do not slide decks against each other when moving them. When removing them from the unit, lift the decks and set them down.
• -Do not slide tools or drag equipment across the top of the decks during construction.
• -Keep the surface of the decks free from construction waste. Tracking dirt and construction debris across the surface of decks contributes to surface scratching.

Important information:

• -When working with wood products or any building materials, be sure to wear proper clothing and safety equipment.
• -For all wood products, standard woodworking tools may be used, as per applicable manufacturer’s instructions.
• -Scrap can be discarded with normal construction debris.
• -wood has excellent slip resistance wet or dry.
• -wood has a built-in hidden fastener system and is easy to install wood clips.

Fastening Guidelines

-Use a minimum #8 x 2-1/2” high-quality coated, stainless steel or composite deck screw.

-Pre-drilling is required in cold weather and when within 1-1/2” of the end of the deck.

-Do not use glue or caulk to fasten wood decks or to seal the joint between two decks and any other surface. This will inhibit the natural expansion and contraction of the planks and will impede the drainage of the deck.

Proper Ventilation Is Required

-To reduce moisture build-up from beneath the deck, there must be a minimum of 12” high unobstructed continuous airspace along three sides of the deck to allow for cross ventilation.

This should be located just below the bottom of the deck joist.

-In some limited applications, including decks built against an inside corner, additional ventilation will be required where the deck meets the building. Failure to provide adequate ventilation may result in failure of the deck surface and will void the warranty.