Installation Guide

EOVATIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, CONTINUED
Cutting
Installation
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• Upcut with a clean/smooth jigsaw blade.
• Cut deck boards 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.
• Use a jigsaw to cut openings for protrusions.
• If necessary, use a large file or medium-grit sandpaper
to clean cut edges.
• Use utility knife to cut any fibers or strands.
(In the rare event that a strand or fiber protrudes from
the board, do not pull it.)
• Set power driver such that screws are slightly counter sunk.
Do not overdrive.
• If using a hidden fastener system, use the manufacturer’s
recommended fastener and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Two fasteners 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 deck at same temperature.
• Install the deck boards starting from the outside edge of the platform
and work toward anchor wall so that ripped pieces abut the wall. Start
installing from one end of the board and work toward the other end
of the board.
OR: Start installing from the center of the board and work out toward
the ends of the board. Do not install by fastening each end first and
working toward the middle.
• Continue installing deck boards, adhering to the gapping
requirements. Ensure consistent appearance by aligning each
plank so that the cathedrals of the emboss pattern point in the
same direction.
NOTE: Cutting all ends of boards prior to installation recommended.
Fastener requirements
• 10" 40T, 80T circular blade
• 12" 40T, 72T, 80T circular blade
• Corrosion-resistant, galvanized or
stainless steel fasteners
• Reverse-thread composite screw
• Minimum of 2-1/2" long screws
• 1-1/4" minimum penetration into joist
Face screw installation
Hidden fastener installation
3/8"-1"
3/8"-1"
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Eotek 6.pdf
16" max.
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Eotek 7.pdf
Hidden
fastener
Joist
Slot
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Deck board
• Use reverse-threaded composite deck screws.
• Screws should be 3/8" to 1" from side of board,
3/8" to 1" from end of board.
• Use color-matched screws for best results.
• Use caution not to overdrive screw.
• Please refer to the compatible fastener information
on Deckorators.com/FastenerInfo.
• Fastener slots may be routed into the side of the
deck boards, as needed.
• Follow hidden fastener manufacturer’s instructions.