| Installation,
Fasteners, Warranty |
| Q:
Are there any special tools
required for installation?
A: No. we
recommend that you pre-drill
screw holes when installing
CorrectDeck Classic and to use
a narrow shank, #1 square drive
bit when installing Fastenator
clips for our Channeled decking. |
| Q:
How do I cut CorrectDeck?
A: Use a carbide-tipped
combination blade. When ripping,
use a ripping blade, which has
deeper notches to clear shavings.
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Q:
The CorrectDeck products have
a Limited Lifetime Warranty.
What do I do if the substructure
needs replacing?
A: You will
not need to purchase new CorrectDeck
decking materials. If the substructure
is deteriorating and needs to
be replaced, all you will need
to do is unscrew the fastenators
(or the screws…depending
on how you originally applied
the CorrectDeck product), remove
the CorrectDeck boards, replace
the complete substructure and
reattach the CorrectDeck boards.
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Q:
How Do I Make an ADA Compliant
Handrail?
A: Rout a Groove
in DCL 2x4 and mount as shown.
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to enlarge
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Q:
What type of framing lumber
should I use?
A: We have
seen a large decline in the
quality of treated wood in the
marketplace in the last 3 years.
It causes us frequent complaints
and problems. The primary change
has been a cost-saving move
to skipping the KDAT (kiln-dried
after treatment) step. This
results in wood that twists
and shrinks a lot after the
deck frame is nailed together.
Resulting problems are often
blamed on the decking surface.
We always suggest that our customers
choose KDAT stamped framing
lumber. This wood will be straighter
and will also be lighter and
easier to handle, and won't
shrink and expand as much during
and after the deck project. |
| Q:
Why do my Grey boards have a
brown cast?
A: This is
an artifact of the brownish
color of the recovered wood
fiber used to make the product.
This exposed wood fiber in standard
CorrectDeck weathers to a gray
color quickly, and the brown
or reddish cast fades away.
CorrectDeck CX has a co-extruded
layer that encases the wood
fibers and therefore eliminates
this effect. |
| Q:
What type of fastener should
I use for the Channeled Series?
A: The CorrectDeck
Fastenator can be applied with
staples or trim head screws.
Pre-loaded Fastenators (with
#7 x 2 ¼” trim
head screws) can really speed
up installation time. |
| Q:
What is the shrinkage rating
per board?
A: We recommend,
if it's cold out (below 40ºF),
1/8" gap end to end; if
it's hot, no gap. Other than
that use a 16th end to end.
See our installation instructions
to see how to back cut and see
no gap. CorrectDeck expands
and contracts less than other
brands of composite decking.
There is no width shrinkage
or expansion. |
| Q:
What sort of railings do you
recommend?
A: CorrectDeck
RapidRail is a mortised rail
system that matches our standard
CorrectDeck decking and installs
in a fraction of the time it
takes to install other composite
rails. We also offer dimensional
composite lumber (DCL) that
can be used for more conventional
railings. A DCL connector allows
for easy connection to a newel
post or wall. |
| Q:
Does CorrectDeck come with a
warranty?
A: Yes, our
limited lifetime warranty
provides added protection and
piece of mind. |
| Q:
How far can the decking boards
span?
A: Joists
should be spaced a maximum of
16” on-center for typical
installation where the deck
boards are 90° to the joists;
14” on-center for boards
installed 45° to the joists;
and 12” on-center for
boards installed 60° to
the joists. |
| Q:
Can CorrectDeck create a watertight
surface?
A: No, it
should not be installed in such
a way that water will pool on
it. |
| Q:
Can I cantilever/overhang the
material over the edge of my
deck?
A: Yes, Overhang
should not exceed 4 inches. |
Q:
What glue works well
with Correctdeck?
A: 3M Scotch-Weld
Acrylic Structural Plastic Adhesive
DP-8010.
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| Q:
Can I router the boards?
A: Yes, like
wood, it routs easily. Use a
¼” round bit to
match the factory edge (Classic
style). |
| Q:
What spacing is required between
the boards?
A:
1/8” Please see our installation
instructions for more information.
The Channeled hidden fastening
system and Fastenator clip automatically
establishes the required gap. |
| Q:
How do I dispose of CorrectDeck
lumber? Can it be taken to a
landfill?
A: Yes. CorrectDeck
does not any contain toxic materials
and can be disposed with normal
construction materials. |
| Q:
What should I do with my scraps?
A: The best
thing to do is use them in home
projects, such as a compost
bin, benches, shelves, sandboxes,
raised bed edging, or planters
(there are no chemicals to damage
plants). |
Q:
How do I prevent weed growth?
A: A high quality
landscape fabric under the deck,
covered with pea gravel or washed
stone, is a good idea to prevent
weed growth. |
Q:
Can I put down CorrectDeck over
a concrete patio?
A: You may
install CorrectDeck over an
existing concrete slab. There
are a few things that you need
to do.
1. CorrectDeck requires a minimum
of 1 1/2" spacing under
the decking. You can use 2x4
laying on the side as the frame
and stringers. The more air
flow and water drainage spacing
the better.
2. Due to the rigidity of CorrectDeck,
when you are installing over
concrete you will need to make
your frame "Floating".
Do NOT anchor the frame into
the concrete in any way. The
reason for this is because with
the small air space under the
deck, any ice and water that
accumulates under the deck will
want to expand and push on the
bottom of the deck. A "Floating"
frame will allow for the deck
to move without putting excessive
pressure on the deck boards
causing the deck to fail.
3. Account for proper drainage.
Keep in mind that water and
possible debris from trees,
dirt, grass etc. will find its
way under your deck. proper
water flow channels should be
put in your framing to allow
that to come out.
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Q:
Should I be worried about installing
your product in cold weather?
A: CorrectDeck
was designed, developed, and
is manufactured here in Maine.
It's made for the coldest climates.
That is why the groove has the
overhang and deep engage - to
keep ice and snow out. The clips
are high-impact polypropylene
copolymer. The only cold-weather
caveat is not to install with
a pneumatic stapler when temperature
is below 40 F. |
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