Installation Guide
Installation (continued)
5
Securing the final deck board using start/stop fastener method
(Option 1)
NOTE: Only applicable for installation of at bottom board. Start/
stop fasteners are not approved to secure boards with a scalloped
bottom.
Position the start/stop fastener (AA) on the inside of the rim
joist and secure it with a single screw (DD) into the rimjoist.
Space the start/stop fasteners (AA) no greater than 12 in.
apart.
Position the nal deck board. Secure the deck board by
angling a screw (DD) through the fastener and into the board
at a 30°–45° angle.
Ensure that the screw inserts fully and pulls the deck board
down.
DD
AA
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Securing the final deck board
using the face fasten method
Pre-drill the nal deck boards with a 1/8 in. bit along the
outside edge of the deck board at every support joist.
Ensure that the holes at the end of the board are a minimum
of 1-1/2 in. from the board end.
Ensure that the holes along the grooved edge are a minimum
of 1 in from the side of the board.
Secure the nal deck board using a minimum
#8x2-1/2in. composite deck screw (not provided) in each
pre-drilled hole. Do not overtighten.
Rim Joist
Deck
Board
Fastener
Installation (continued)
2
Installing the hidden fasteners
Insert the single tab of a hidden fastener (BB) into the side
groove of the deck boards at every joist. The single tab should
engage the deck board by a minimum of 5/16 in.
Center the fastener screw hole on the joist.
Use the butt joint fastener (CC) to secure the ends of two
boards.
Secure the hidden fasteners (BB) to the joist using a screw
(EE) angled toward the rst deck board. Do not overtighten.
3
Installing the remaining boards
Position the next deck board against the fastener tabs and
slide the board onto the tabs. When installed properly, the
hidden fastener (BB) will ensure a 3/16in. gap.
Repeat installing the hidden fasteners (BB) and positioning
the boards to complete the deck.
Screw
PhantomGT fastener
6
Securing the final deck board using start/stop fastener method
(Option 2)
NOTE: Only applicable for installation of at bottom board. Start/
stop fasteners are not approved to secure boards with a scalloped
bottom.
When the width of the rim joist exceeds 1-1/2 in., the start/
stop fasteners (AA) should be secured to outer edge of the
rim joist.
Position the start/stop fastener (AA) on the outside of the rim
joist and secure it with a single screw (DD) into the rim joist.
Space the start/stop fasteners (AA) no greater than 12 in.
apart.
Position the nal deck board. Secure the deck board by
angling a screw (DD) through the fastener (AA) and into the
board at a 30°–45° angle.
Ensure that the screw inserts fully and pulls the deck board
down.
DD
AA