AZEK Deck - Manual (Page 2)

BASIC INSTALLATION
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OBSTRUCTIONS
Use a jigsaw to easily cut around
obstructions such as posts for railings,
as shown above.
NO PRE-DRILLING
Use an AZEK Deck rim joist cover to
cover the face of the rim joist and the
edge of the deck boards. Apply an
exterior-grade construction glue to the
back of the rim joist cover. Be careful not
to get glue on the deck surface.
CUTTING PREPARATION
Check to make sure that each board is
fastened securely along its entire length.
Allow the deck board to overhang the
rim joist a maximum of 1/8”, use a chalk
line to mark the location in order to cut
the boards to length. This will insure
proper rim joist cover fit.
RIM JOIST COVER
Attach rim joist covers using screws
roughly 12” on center.
BOARD SPACING
Use a spacer to create a gap of 1/8” to
1/4” between each deck board. Fasten
and space deck boards until surface is
covered. Optional spacer: edge of a car-
penter’s square (as shown above). Spac-
ers are available at most lumberyards.
CUTTING DECK BOARDS TO LENGTH
Use a circular saw with a fine-toothed,
carbide-tipped finish trim blade to cut
off the edges of the overhanging boards.
A 20-grit diamond-tipped blade with a
miter saw can also be used.
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