Portico Eclipse Decking Installation Guidelines

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IMPORTANT! Read all instructions carefully and completely to ensure proper installation. WARNING! Parts have sharp points & edges. Use extreme caution when handling & installing. Wear safety glasses at all times.

STEP 1: INSTALLING THE FIRST BOARD. Fasten outer edge of the first board at each framing support. It is important that this board is straight and well secured. Do NOT overtighten screws.

Note: Do not fasten within 1-1/2” of the end of a board. It is necessary to
pre-drill end of board screw holes to prevent immediate or eventual end
splitting. Pre-drilling all holes, which will add time to the project, is not
necessary, but it will result in better looking finished projects.

STEP 2: POSITION FASTENERS.
Fully insert Phantom™ or TC-G fastener into grooved edge of deck board.
Screw hole should be lined up with the center of support joist.

STEP 3: INSTALL FIRST FASTENER.
While standing on deck board, install provided screw at 45° angle through
fastener and into joist, while applying pressure on fastener. Install one
fastener and screw at each support joist.

Note: Make sure fastener body is vertical to deck board and the screw is
holding fastener down tight to deck board.

STEP 4: COMPLETING INSTALLATION OF BOARD.
A. Place next deck board into position against fasteners. Slightly raise outer
edge of board being installed and slide board onto fastener until board
contacts spacer tab.

B. Check gap between boards for consistency. Apply force to ensure board is
fully installed.

Repeat steps 2 thru 4 until deck is complete.

*The grain on Portico™ composite decking is directionally oriented. Installing all
decking in the same direction will produce a more consistent look. The graining
pattern repeats approximately every three feet along the board length. To ensure you
orient the boards to achieve the desired effect, a directional label is affixed to each
board showing the direction of the graining. For more information
visit www.porticodecking.com or call Fiber Composites at 704-463-7120

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