Pre-drilling • It is necessary to pre-drill end of board screw holes to prevent immediate or eventual end splitting (Figure 6). • Pre-drilling all holes will result in better looking finished projects. DO NOT over-tighten fasteners. Over-tightening will induce cracking at board ends. • Surface fasteners should always be driven in at a 90˚
Get Priced. Remove temporarily secured deck board e. Pre-drill all bracket holes with a 1/8" drill bit f. On your top railing brackets position a drill bit on center of post (2" from either side) and between previously drilled four screw holes. Pre-drill using 5/32" drill bit all the way through the steel insert g.
Get Priceto pre-drill end of board screw holes to prevent immediate or eventual end splitting (Figure f). Pre-drilling all holes, will result in better looking finished projects. DO NOT over-tighten fasteners. Over-tightening will induce cracking at board ends. Surface fasteners should always be driven in at a 90˚ angle to the decking surface.
Get Price4. Always pre-drill Veranda deck boards when using the Starborn system. DO NOT use impact drills to drive screws! 5. Refer to the Expansion/Contraction chart in our installation guide to allow proper spacing for Expansion/Contraction. 6. Use a standard 1/8” to 3/16” kerf 40 to 60 tooth saw blade (NOT thin kerf) to
Get Price2. Pre-drilling is recommended for surface screw fasteners. It is also necessary for end-of-board screw holes in cold climates to prevent immediate or eventual end splitting. Pre-drilling all holes will result in more pleasing finished projects. 3. Use caution to avoid over-tightening fasteners, or it may
Get PricePre-drill and countersink all deck screws, regardless of type, that are within 1-1/2” of the end of the deck board. Veranda decking, like all wood and composite decking products, requires proper ventilation and drainage in order to ensure its longevity.
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