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EVERGRAIN™ Decking Installation & Maintenance GuidelinesInstallation is easy. You use the same tools and fasteners when installing EVERGRAIN™ as you would when installing natural wood, so there's no extra work or time involved. Special care should be taken when handling EVERGRAIN™ decking products. Because they are heavier and more flexible than wood, do not attempt to lift or carry more than you can handle safely at one time. Click any index link below for specific installation and maintenance topics, or scroll down to view all the topics.
Storage of EVERGRAIN™ Decking Safely Handling EVERGRAIN™ Decking Determination of the effectiveness, suitability, and safety of any application or use of EVERGRAIN™ decking is solely the responsibility of the Owner and/or Contractor. Building code regulations vary, and the Owner and/or Contractor should consult local building and safety codes for specific requirements prior to the application of EPOCH™ products. Cutting EVERGRAIN™ Decking Spacing
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When installing decking boards, end-to-end spacing between them should
be approximately 1/16" for every 20° increment of temperature difference
between the temperature during installation and the maximum expected
summertime temperature in your area. Example: 80° F at time of installation
and a maximum expected summertime temperature of 100° F equals an
end-to-end gap spacing of 1/16". Fastening EVERGRAIN™ Decking Because EVERGRAIN™ decking is formulated as a more dense material than traditional wood fencing and decking, greater force is required to drive nails into EPOCH™ products, especially when installing in cold temperatures. When installing fasteners into EVERGRAIN™ decking always wear safety gloves and glasses. When installing nails in colder temperatures, pre-drilling fastener holes not larger than 3/4 the diameter of the shaft of the fastener being used is recommended. When using self-tapping screws, pre-drilling is not usually necessary. If EVERGRAIN™ decking swells over the fastener heads during installation of the screw, gently hammer the material down to cover the fastener head or to minimize this from occurring pre-drill fastener holes. When using pneumatic nail guns be sure to consult and follow the nail gun manufacturer's installation and safety instructions. Like wood, pre-drilling the end/edges of the board is necessary to avoid splitting or cracking the material. Removing Stains
Standard EVERGRAIN™ Decking Sizes (All tolerances +/- 1/16")
EVERGRAIN™ Decking Structural Span Chart
Note: When diagonal installation is used, subtract 4" from the maximum span. Composite decking has a softer (flexible) feel than wood primarily during the heat of summer. This is a natural condition that will not affect the ability of the decking to perform as warranted. For a more rigid feel, reduce joist span spacing 4". Decking cannot be cantilevered (overhang edge of deck) since structural support is required. EVERGRAIN™ PRODUCTS ARE NONSTRUCTURAL AND SHOULD NOT BE USED IN A STRUCTURAL MANNER; INCLUDING JOISTS, LOAD BEARING COLUMNS, STRINGERS, OR BEAMS. Click here to request a quote - we offer VERY competitive pricing! Austin
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EPOCH™ products should be stored only on a rigid flat surface.
When stacking EPOCH™ products use vertically aligned supports beginning
at each end and spaced no more than 24 inches apart throughout the
length of the product.
EVERGRAIN™ decking will expand and contract with changes in
temperature. The amount of expansion and contraction will vary depending
upon board size. Smaller boards will expand less and larger board
sizes will expand more. When installing EVERGRAIN™ decking, side-to-side
spacing should be a minimum of 1/8" between adjacent boards.