TAMKO ENVISION - Manual (Page 2)

BUILDING CODE APPROVED
REV. 02/14 © 2014 TAMKO Building Products, Inc. TAMKO, EverGrain and Envision are registered trademarks of TAMKO Building Products, Inc.
EverGrain and Envision decking products are heavier and more flexible
than traditional wood products. Use care and do not attempt to lift or carry
more decking than you can safely handle at one time. Proper clothing and
safety glasses must be worn at all times when working with decking.
Store material on a rigid, smooth, flat surface. The unused material
should be kept covered and supported every 24". If boards become
bent, most can be bent back to their original shape during application.
Determination of the effectiveness, suitability, and safety of any
application or use of EverGrain or Envision decking products is solely
the responsibility of the homeowner, contractor, or installer. Building
code regulations vary, and the homeowner, contractor or installer must
consult local building and safety codes for specific requirements prior to
the application of EverGrain or Envision decking products.
Decking Installation Instructions
Semi-annual cleaning of your deck is required. Prompt cleaning of stains
is required.
FOR DETAILED CLEANING INFORMATION:
Please visit the care and cleaning section on our website at evergrain.com.
After cleaning, flush the surface of decking using a garden hose or a
power washer hose with a fan-tip nozzle at a pressure not exceeding
1,000 psi to remove any excess cleaning agents.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not sand the surface to remove stains.
LIMITED WARRANTY
FASTENING
FASTENER SELECTION:
SQUARE EDGE: EverGrain and Envision
square edge decking products can be
fastened by screws, EG 1-2-3 Hidden
Fasteners, CAMO Marksman Pro Hidden Deck Fastening System,
or one of many compatible square edge hidden fastening systems
available. The chosen fastener manufacturer's installation instructions
must be followed. The CAMO Marksman Pro Hidden Fastening System
instructions are available at www.camofasteners.com. EG 1-2-3 Hidden
Fasteners, CAMO Marksman Pro Hidden Deck Fastening System and
other compatible square edge hidden fastening systems may only be
used with square edge profiles of EverGrain and Envision.
GROOVED EDGE: EverGrain and Envision
grooved edge decking products can be
fastened by the Tiger Claw TC-G Hidden
Fastening System or one of many compatible
grooved edge hidden fastening systems available. The chosen fastener
manufacturer's installation instructions must be followed. The Tiger
Claw TC-G Hidden Fastening System instructions are available at www.
fastenmaster.com. The first and last EverGrain or Envision grooved edge
deck board should be face-fastened when using a compatible grooved
edge hidden fastening system. Fasteners must be spaced so that no part
of the fastener is within 3/4" from the end of the board and 1-3/8” from
the edge of the board.
EverGrain ENVISION Composite Deck Screws and EverGrain
Composite Deck Screws are color matched deck screws designed for
use with EverGrain and Envision.
When using WOOD/COMPOSITE SCREWS, nominal 1" thick boards
require a minimum #8 - 2 1/2" or longer screw for fastening. Nominal 2"
thick boards require a minimum #8 - 3" or longer screw for fastening.
Consult your building professional to ensure selection of fasteners
is compatible with TAMKO’s spacing and installation guidelines and
also with your joist and substructure material.
The fastening decision is solely the responsibility of the contractor,
installer or homeowner. TAMKO does not recommend or endorse any
specific fastening system.
FASTENING REQUIREMENTS:
PRE-DRILLING To avoid splitting and cracking, pre-drilling the fastener
holes is required near ends and edges of the boards on EverGrain and
Envision decking. When pre-drilling, the drill bit diameter should be the
same diameter as the fastener shank.
PLACEMENT Fasteners must be
spaced so that no part of the fastener
is within 3/4" from the end of the board
and 1" from the edge of the board on
square edge profiles of EverGrain and
Envision. Apart from the exception
explicitly stated in the Grooved
Edge Fastener Selection section of
these instructions, face-fasteners
should not be used with grooved
profiles of EverGrain and Envision.
Decking must be fastened at every joist perpendicular to the deck
surface. Two fasteners are required at the end of the board. Make sure
joists are level.
3/4" minimum
to end
of board
1" minimum
to side edge
of board
HANDLING
DO NOT TOE-NAIL
NO! YES
90º 90º
Install fasteners perpendicular to board surface.
evergrain.com
TAMKO Building Products, Inc.
P.O. Box 1404, Joplin, Missouri 64802-1404
• Technical Services: 800-641-4691
• Warranty Services: 800-441-7190 • Customer Service: 800-253-1401
FASTENING (cont'd)
SKIRTING EverGrain and Envision skirting must be fastened with three
evenly spaced fasteners every 8" on a solid surface.
TIPS:
• STRING LINE The use of a string line to align fasteners/boards is
recommended to enhance the appearance of your finished deck. (Do not
use a chalk line).
• FINISHING TOUCH EverGrain deck material may swell over fastener heads.
Gently hammer the material down to cover the fastener head. Pre-drill fastener
holes and/or use a counter sink bit to minimize this from occurring.
• COLD WEATHER When installing in cold temperatures, a greater force
is required to drive fasteners into the decking material.
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These application instructions were current at the time of
printing. To obtain a copy of the most current version of the
application instructions, visit us online at evergrain.com or
call us at 800-641-4691.
EverGrain square edge deck boards are building code approved: ATI
CCRR # 0177. Refer to code reports on evergrain.com for product details.
TAMKO Building Products, Inc. provides a 20-year Limited Warranty
for EverGrain and Envision Products installed in accordance with these
written instructions. Envision is also provided with a 20-year Stain
Resistance Limited Warranty. For a copy of the Limited Warranty see
your EverGrain and Envision Dealer or visit evergrain.com. Returns
of or claims for decking product due to any condition that was
clearly apparent prior to application/fastening of product, will not
be considered after decking has been applied/fastened to deck
structure, joist, etc. SEE TAMKO'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR
COMPLETE TERMS AND CONDITIONS WHICH MAY BE OBTAINED
ONLINE AT EVERGRAIN.COM OR BY CALLING US AT 800-641-4691.
CLEANING
Grooved Edge Profile
Square Edge Profile