THE DECKMASTER® HIDDEN DECK BRACKET SYSTEM IS EASY TO INSTALL
1.
Apply DECKMASTER® Hidden Deck
Brackets on alternating sides of all joists
flat against the joist top. On perimeter
joists, apply brackets end-to-end on the
inside of the joist only. Fasten with
DECKMASTER® Joist Screws through
every other hole in the side of the bracket.
Courtesy WORKBENCH magazine
Brackets are alternated to give equal support to the joist. Because the screws go in at a 60 degree angle there is some tension to pull the boards in one direction. Alternating the brackets allows the joist to have equal tension on both sides of the joist thereby equalizing the holding power from both sides of the joist.
2.
Working from the top of the deck, lay each
deck board on the joist. Reach underneath the
deck board and drive a minimum of two
DECKMASTER® Bracket Screws through
the bracket, up into the deck board. If you
have sufficent space you can install from
below. A DeckMate® spacer is handy
for proper spacing.
3.
Where deck boards end with a splice over
the joist, fasten brackets to both sides of
the joist. If a random splice pattern is used,
cut a bracket the width of the deck board and
attach to the opposite side of the joist from
the full-length bracket.
Cut
brackets the length of the deck board and
attach to opposite side of joist
4.
Continue
to attach deck boards as in number 2 above,
maintaining your desired spacing between
boards. if there is no access underneath the
deck, the last board(s) should be attached
through the surface with screws. Countersink
the screws and plug the holes to maintain
surface appearance.
