Installing the First Board
- Apply a bead of exterior construction adhesive to each joist, approximately 3/8″ in width.
- Fasten one side of the first deck board using screws and plugs.
- ALWAYS Predrill for screw and plug.
- Use stainless trim-head screw at each joist of the first deck board.
Glue and insert EB-TY® 3/8" Ipe Tapered Wood Plugs into each countersunk hole.
Carefully remove any part of the wood plug that protrudes, using a small saw or belt sander.
Note: If using pre-grooved decking no slot or (kerf) cut is necessary and you can skip this step. Cut a slot (or kerf) in deck board at each joist and deck board intersection using a 1/8" router bit or plate joiner (biscuit cutter #20).
Note: Adjust router or plate joiner (biscuit cutter) height so that the bottom edge of the EB-TY fastener is flush with the bottom of the deck board.
Place EB-TY fasteners in the slots at each joist.
Install one #7 X 2-1/4″ stainless trim-head screw in each fastener at a 45° angle.
Do not over tighten screws, just tighten snug to the EB-TY fasteners.
Note: Drill an angled 1/8″ pilot hole for each screw when installing hardwood decking to avoid splintering and to ensure that the decking is pulled tight to the joist.
Installing Additional Deck Boards
Apply a bead of exterior construction adhesive to each joist, approximately 3/8″ in width.
If your boards are not pregrooved, cut a slot at each intersection with joist on each side of the next board. Do this in a production-like manner to maximize your efficiency and save time.
Place the board so the slot slips over the exposed EB-TY fasteners. The fasteners will maintain uniform spacing between the deck boards.
Use a BoWrench® or a clamp to straighten boards if necessary.
Place EB-TY fasteners in the slot at each joist.
Install one #7 X 2-1/4″ stainless trim-head screw in each fastener at a 45° angle.
Tighten snug to the EB-TY fasteners.
Repeat the above process until all decking are fastened with the exception of the final (outside anchor) board.
Installing the Final Outside Board
If your board is not pregrooved, cut slots or kerfs only on the inside of the final board.
Place the board so the slots slip over the exposed EB-TY fasteners.
Fasten using screws and plugs, following the same procedure as with the first board.