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Be
sure to lay all the boards out
on the deck prior to fastening
them down. The color consistency
of CorrectDeck is very good
but the human eye is very discerning.
There can be some very minor
shading differences from board
to board or lot to lot. The
direction of the woodgrain embossing
can also have a slight effect
on the perceived color –
choose the look you prefer by
pointing all the ‘cathedrals’
in the emboss the same direction
or alternating them. |
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1. |
Screw down the outer
edge of the first deck board every
16". Pre-drill if within 3/4"
of any edge. (Photo
1) |
| 2. |
Place a Fastenator in groove of
the CorrectDeck Channeled board centered
over joist. (Photo
2) |
| 3. |
Drive a 7/16" x 2" staple
through the line in the center of
the Fastenator at a 90° angle.
(Photo 3)
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| 4. |
Starting at one end, slide your
next Channeled board onto the exposed
Fastenator.
Install a single Fastenator at one
end on the out-board edge to hold
the board in place. (Photo
4) |
| 5. |
While standing on the new board,
pound it tight with a dead blow hammer
and repeat step 2. (Photo
5) |
| 6. |
Install the last deck board by
using screws through the outer edge.
(Photo 6) |
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Fastenators are
available with a pilot hole. (Click
to Enlarge) Fastenators can be screwed
into the joist in instances where
space does not permit the use of
a staple gun. This may be adjacent
to the building, around corners
or by a post or railing. Although
the use of pneumatic staples typically
is faster, all Fastenators can be
screwed in place. We recommend a
high quality #7 x 2-1/2" trim
head screw.
HELPFUL
HINTS
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For additional information on
fastening options for CorrectDeck,
please visit: www.swansecure.com
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A dead blow hammer or heavy rubber
mallet may sometimes be needed
to tap the Fastenator into the
slot. A dead blow hammer, rubber
mallet or BoWrench can also be
used to help secure the next Channeled™
board into place. Stand on top
of the board you’re installing
when setting into Fastenators.
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Some installers use a chisel
or screwdriver to hold the Fastenator
in place when stapling it to the
joist.
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In the case of a low joist, the
Fastenator may need to be shimmed
to seat in the groove.
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Take a measurement of the total
width of the installed boards
to check for parallel every 3-4
courses as you’re installing.
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Store Fastenators indoors before
use. Fastenators install best
between 40° and 80°.
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Many people picture-frame Channeled
decks. To make boards for picture-framing,
rip the grooved edge off and rout
the cut edge with a 1/4"
round bit.
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Fastenators may be installed
with #7 x 2-1/2" trim head
screws or stainless staples, available
at leading lumber yards.
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| Stapling
for Channeled |
Any
staple gun that shoots
a 7/16 x 2" or 1/2
x 2" staple will
work: it is preferable
to have the safety towards
the rear of the gun rather
than the front. A safety
(bounce-fire) towards
the front of the gun tends
to hit on the board rather
than the Fastenator, making
it harder to bury staples.
So far
we have used the following
Staplers with good results.
This does not mean that
another stapler will not
work. If the safety is
in behind the nose, or
telescoping style, and
your gun shoots 7/16"
x 2" or 1/2"
x 2" staples, it
will work. |
| For
additional information
on fastening options for
CorrectDeck, please visit:
www.swansecure.com
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Recommended
Staplers |
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Staple
Gun |
Model
# |
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Porter
Cable |
MS200 |
Powerful
piston with
Teflon®
ring design
that prevents
cylinder bore
scuffing -
lasts far
longer than
conventional
"O"
rings
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Bostitch |
650S4 |
Increased
power for
better driving
of staples
into hardwood
applications |
Paslode
Framing Stapler |
3200-S16P |
Heavy-Duty
and Durable,
Lightweight
and Versatile |
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Fastenators
are available with a pilot
hole. Fastenators can
be screwed into the joist
in instances where space
does not permit the use
of a staple gun. This
may be adjacent to the
building, around corners
or by a post or railing.
Although the use of pneumatic
staples typically is faster,
all Fastenators can be
screwed in place. We recommend
a high quality #7 x 2-1/2"
trim head stainless steel
screw (screw and staple
pull through test data
available upon request). |
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