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PORCH FLOORING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

MADE WITH EOVATIONS

™

TECHNOLOGY

Tools and Items Needed

• Safety glasses

• Pencil or pen

• Tape measure

• Utility knife

• Jigsaw

• Carpenter’s square

(speed square)

• Power screw gun or drill

• Flooring nailer

• Soft mallet

• Portable power saw

• Fine-tooth saw blades (40-

tooth minimum, sharp car-

bide-tipped wood or finish/

trim blades

Joist Spacing Requirements

• Large file or medium-grit

sandpaper

• Chalk line

• Spacing tools

• Fastener-specific tools

recommended by

manufacturer

Deckorators

porch flooring has a unique appearance and should be arranged according to the end user’s preference. Prior to

construction, check with your local regulatory agency’s code requirements. For best results, follow all installation instructions, paying

close attention to gapping, spacing and fastener requirements.

Deckorators porch flooring is a one-sided product and must be installed with the embossed surface up. Deckorators porch flooring

must be installed over a code-compliant substructure and is not intended to support structural columns or porch posts. Structural

support for columns and porch posts must be incorporated into the substructure design. Deckorators porch flooring is not intended to

be used in applications that require a watertight surface. Caulk and adhesives should not be used in the tongue and groove. Painting is

not recommended.

Standard Picture Frame Diagonal (45˚)

16" 16" 12"

Gapping Requirements

Above 32˚F (0˚C) Below 32˚F (0˚C)

End-to-End 1/8" 3/16"

End-to-Side 1/8" 3/16"

Abutting Solid Objects 1/8" 1/4"

Cutting

• 10" 40T, 80T circular blade.

• 12" 40T, 72T, 80T circular blade.

• Upcut with a clean/smooth jigsaw blade.

• Cut porch flooring with the leading edge of the saw blade, cutting into the

exposed face. Use a sharp utility knife or jigsaw to finish cuts where a circular

saw cannot fully complete cut.

Fastener Requirements

• For best results, use a 2" SS "L" or "T" shape cleat nails.

• Where face fasteners are used, use corrosion-resistant, galvanized or stainless steel fasteners.

• #8x2" SS trim head screws.

• Reverse thread composite screws.

• Set power driver such that screws are slightly counter sunk. Do not overdrive.

PorchFloor1

PorchFloor2

45°

Face Screw

•

PorchFloor3

• Use a jigsaw to cut openings to protrusions.

• If necessary, use a large file or medium-grit sandpaper to clean cut edges.

• Use a utility knife to cut any fibers or strands. (In the rare even that a strand or fiber protrudes from the board, do not pull it.)

Note: Always follow best workmanship practices. Including, and not

limited to, square cutting both board ends prior to installation.

Summary of content (2 pages)

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PORCH FLOORING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MADE WITH EOVATIONS™ TECHNOLOGY Tools and Items Needed • • • • • • Safety glasses Pencil or pen Tape measure Utility knife Jigsaw Carpenter’s square (speed square) • • • • • Power screw gun or drill Flooring nailer Soft mallet Portable power saw Fine-tooth saw blades (40tooth minimum, sharp carbide-tipped wood or finish/ trim blades • Large file or medium-grit sandpaper • Chalk line • Spacing tools • Fastener-specific tools recommended by manufacturer Deckorator
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• If using a hidden fastener system, use the manufacturer's recommended fastener and follow the manufacturer's instructions. • One fastener per joist minimum. • Ends of each board must fall on a joist. • Double joist or use blocking where two board ends meet. • 1" maximum cantilever. • Install entire porch at same temperature. • Square the first board to the house, paying attention to gapping requirements, and secure in place using face screws on the groove side.