Installation Guide

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For best results, we recommend the above fasteners, which
work well and provide an attractive appearance. Unless you
are toe screwing, you will not have to pre-drill when you use
these screws.
See Framing and Fastening Tips, page 9.
Style Selections recommends the use of two screws per joist.
MINIMUM FASTENER SIZE
SCREWS
Profile Length No.
1 in x 6 in 2-1/2 in (6.4 cm) or 2-3/4 in (7 cm) #8, #10
1 in x 6 in (2.5 cm x 15.2 cm)
If any condition occurs which is attributable to the use of
non-recommended fasteners, such condition shall not be
covered under the Manufacturer’s Warranty.
APPROVED FASTENERS, JOIST SPANS AND CONDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
DECKING
STYLE SELECTIONS™
STYLE SELECTIONS AND STATIC ELECTRICITY
STYLE SELECTIONS PRODUCTS NEAR LOW-E WINDOWS
Trex Hideaway
®
Hidden Fastening System
(Universal Fastener and Connector Clip)
Grip Rite PrimeGuard Plus
®
High-Performance
Composite Decking Screws II*
FastenMaster
®
VersaClip™ Universal Hidden Deck Fastener**
*Grip Rite PrimeGuardPlus
®
is a registered trademark of PrimeSource Building Products, Inc.
**VersaClip™ is a registered trademark of OMG Inc.
The buildup of static electricity on a flat surface can
affect walking surfaces. This phenomenon can occur in
dry climates, where hot, dry winds and dust-born particles
can create static electricity on the surface of the decking.
(This static electricity is the same as when people drag
their feet on a dry day or rub a balloon on fur or wool.)
In most cases, hosing down the decking surface will
dissipate the static charge, however if this continues
the deck can be grounded. Consult with an electrician
to determine the best methods for this.
Low-E glass reflects more sunlight, and it has been
observed that the extra reflectivity combined with any
concavity in the glass can act like that of a concave mirror,
concentrating sunlight onto outdoor objects, including
decking. This can result in an extreme amount of heat
concentrated on areas of the decking surface, which in
turn can sometimes char the decking surface or cause
the decking to slightly bow.
60°
Perpendicular to joists.
See chart to the right.
At a 60° angle, maximum
joist spanning is 2 in
(5.1 cm) less than listed
in the chart to the right.
At a 45° angle, maximum
joist spanning is 4 in
(10.2 cm) less than listed
in the chart to the right.
At a 30° angle, maximum
joist spanning is 1/2 of
the distance listed in the
chart to the right.
90°
45°
30°
Adjust Joist Spanning to Accommodate
Angled Decking Patterns
Residential Decks, Light Duty Docks,
Residential/Day care Playground
Decking Loading 100psf (4826 Pa) 200psf (9576 Pa)
Style Selections
1 in x 6 in Boards
16 in (40.6 cm) 12 in (30.5 cm)
Style Selections Decking Span Chart
(On Center)