Adding Deck Boards
- Once the starter board and first set of clips are in place, slide the first double-grooved board in place and install a single Fastenator Clip at one end of the board to hold it in place.
- While standing on the new board with your feet positioned on either side of a joist, pound the board tight with a non-marring rubber mallet using a 2×4 or scrap board inbetween as a spacer.
- Once you have a secure connection, install the Fastenator Clip on each joist by fastening the screw down to the clip without securing the board completely. Use shims if joists are uneven to ensure a level surface.
- Go back to the Fastenator Clips between the starter board and second board and screw the clips down until the boards are completely secure.
- Repeat this process for the remaining boards and be sure to stop every three boards to check the boards are still square with the joists.