Installation Guide

Note: Prior to positioning the last deck
board, place the end clips on the inside of
the rim joist, securing them with a single
screw inserted perpendicular through each
clip into the joist.
Note: Use a square edge board for a
smooth deck board edge on the perimeter
of the deck. This requires creating a groove
on the inside edge for the Phantom GT
fastener. For best results, a Freud model
#56-112 or Bosch model #85610M, 1/4 in.
slot-cutting bit can be used.
After positioning the last deck board in
place, secure the deck board by angling a
screw through the clip and into the board at
a 30˚- 45˚ angle. Ensure the screw inserts
fully and pulls the board down (2). Space no
more than 12 in. (30 cm) apart.
Note: When thickness of rim joist exceeds
11/2 in. (4 cm), end clips should be secured
to the outer edge of the joist.
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How to nish the installation with
end clips on the rim joist interior
Secure fasteners by driving the screw fully
into joist. Continue installing and securing
the fasteners in the center of each joist
along the remainder of the deck board.
Position the next deck board into the
fasteners. It may be helpful to angle
the board slightly to fully seat it into the
fasteners.
Repeat installing fasteners and positioning
boards to complete the deck. Use
PhantomGT Butt Joint Hidden Fasteners
where two boards butt together to ensure
adequate end-to-end spacing.
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Hidden fastener instructions - grooved edge fastening systems
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