Installation Guide

9
DECKING
FRAMING AND FASTENING TIPS
FASCIA FASTENING TIPS
Composite decking is a great alternative to traditional
wood decking. When building your deck, it is recom-
mended that code-approved structural material be used
as the framing and joists. One option is using Trex
Elevations
®
steel deck framing. Refer to www.trex.com
for more information on Trex Elevations. Check your
local building codes for restrictions. Style Selections™
decking cannot be used for structural applications. Do
not attach Style Selections decking directly to any solid
surface or watertight system.
See Sleeper Systems on
page 10.
In most cases, install fasteners at a 90° angle
(perpendicular to the board).
At board ends on the
deck’s edge, you can
install screws placed
perpendicularly at the
recommended distance,
at minimum of 1 in (2.5 cm)
from the board end and
edge, without splitting
the board.
For butt joints, where
boards meet over a single
joist, add a 2 in x 4 in
(5.1 cm x 10.2 cm) “nailer”
board at the butt joint.
This allows you to install
a screw at a 90° angle.
° Style Selections fascia around the base of a deck
must be gapped the same as the decking to allow
for air flow.
° Attach the fascia every 12 in (30.5 cm) with three
Style Selections approved screws. Place the top screw
1 in (2.5 cm) from the top of the rim joist, the second
screw at the rim joist’s center, and the third screw 1 in
(2.5 cm) from the bottom of the rim joist.
° A construction grade weather resistant adhesive is also
recommended to be used as a SECONDARY fastener
when attaching fascia.
1in (2.5 cm)
1 in (2.5 cm)
FRAMING AND FASTENING TIPS
HIDDEN FASTENER TIPS
Start Clips Needed
You will need 0.75 clips for every lineal foot of
decking. For example, 40 feet of decking would
require 30 start clips.
0.75 x ____ft of decking = # of start clips
NOTE: When using hidden fasteners (both start and
connector clips), one must be used on every joist.
Calculating the Number of Connector
Clips Needed
° # of joists x # of decking boards = # of connector clips
needed.
° Ninety (90) connector clips will cover approximately 50
sq. ft. (103 cm
2
) using 5.5 in (14 cm) decking boards on
16 in (40.6 cm) centers.
100 200 300 400 500
12 in (30.5 cm) 210 441 672 882 1113
16 in (40.6 cm) 175 336 512 672 848
24 in (66 cm) 110 231 352 462 583
Dock Applications
Style Selections decking contains no materials that
will harm marine life and is safe for the environment.
As long as dock is in intermittent contact with water,
i.e., splashing and not in continuous direct contact with
water, the durability of the Style Selections decking
should not be affected.
For docks, a 3/8 in (1 cm) width-to-width gap between
boards is recommended to allow for increased drainage
due to increased contact with water. In addition, stain-
less steel fasteners should be used. If there is sufficient
contact with the dock and gasoline, grounding of the
dock is also recommended.
Deck Size Square Feet
Joist Spacing
(on center)
CONNECTOR CLIPS NEEDED