Where do screws go on composite decking?
Fasten the deck board with composite decking screws along the edge closest to house; drive one screw into each joist. Install a hidden fastener into the edge of the deck plank, placing one at each joist. Use plastic tapping block and hammer to drive the sharpened spikes of the fasteners into the edge of the plank.
How much overhang should a Trex deck have?
Trex is a popular composite material with a maximum overhang of 102mm or around 4 inches. Between one and two inches of deck board overhang is ideal when you attach an outer fascia board, or at least 1 ¾” to 2 ¾” of overhang before installing the fascia.
Do you leave a gap between composite deck boards?
As temperatures fluctuate, composite deck boards will naturally experience thermal expansion and contraction. That’s why the board ends should never be installed tight against one another. There should always be a slight gap.
How wide should the gap be between decking boards?
1/4 to 1/8 inch
Proper Gap between Decking Boards When installing decking boards, make sure to leave 1/4 to 1/8 inch gaps in between them. This gap will make sure that the deck can breathe, have sufficient drainage, and make it easier to clean. For the gaps, you can use different tools to help you.
How far can a 5 4 deck board overhang?
The edge of decking should never overhang more than one-third of the decking material. For your standard 5.5” decking, that is 1 ¾” overhang.
Do you screw down composite decking?
The answer is yes for a solid composite decking (must be pre-drill and must check with manufacture). You can not drill or screw through a hollow composite deck as the screw will become loose and rise in time . Like the usual wooden decking boards, you can also screw down a solid composite decking.
Can you lay decking tiles on uneven ground?
Because standard decks require additional effort to install, especially on uneven grounds, many homeowners and builders use decking tiles instead. They are easier to install, require less maintenance, can be removed and reinstalled when necessary. The best part is it works on any surface.
Do you have to follow NewTechWood installation guidelines?
If you are a householder and contracting a builder or carpenter for your installation, then ensure your contractor is advised that they must follow the Installation guidelines and the Care and Maintenance Guidelines – do not assume they know how to install NewTechWood products.
What kind of surface do you need for NewTechWood decking?
A clean, smooth, flat, and strong surface is needed to install NewTechWood’s products correctly. Please check with local building codes before ever installing any type of decking. If installation does not occur immediately, NewTechWood’s products need to be put on a flat surface at all times.
Can you use NewTechWood columns on a deck?
NewTechWood UltraShield is NOT intended for use as columns, support posts, beams, joist stringers or other primary load-bearing members. NewTechWood must be supported by a code-compliant substructure. While NewTechWood products are great for retrofits, NewTechWood’s products CANNOT be installed on existing decking boards.
Where is the best place to store NewTechWood?
NewTechWood’s products always need to be stored on flat solid surfaces. Surfaces such as dirt and grass are not sufficient as they can move over time. NewTechWood products shown above put on a flat surface on joists, this is the correct way for storage.