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Installation Instructions

LAYOUT

When installing deck stones, ﬁrst spend time considering layout possibilities. The

size of each deck stone is approximately 16” square, and 1 1/8” thick with the joist

connector. Each deck stone is made from natural materials therefore and sizes may

vary slightly. Consider this when planning your layout. Allow 1/8” transition space

between the deck stone and any other decking material for expansion and contraction.

We recommend adding an additional joist connector where the different materials

meet. Make sure the deck is framed 16" on-center. Staggered solid blocking between

joists is necessary to ensure square and even joists. Staggered blocking should be

installed at 4-foot spacing intervals. Check to ensure deck frame is square; plane

down any crowns and shim where joist sags are unavoidable. Typically, one would

place the ﬁrst row of deck stones down on the outside edge and work back toward

the house. This will ensure a full tile at the outside edge and eliminate a cut. There

are, however, many deck conﬁgurations that may result in starting in the middle or

at the house.

STRING LINE

It is important to run string lines in both directions of the deck to ensure a straight

line and proper deck stone placement. The joist connector has built-in spacing tabs

that are designed to give the minimum spacing required. Additional spacing may be

necessary to achieve proper 16" on-center spacing.

STARTING

Familiarize yourself with the joist connector and the deck stone panel, and how they

ﬁt together. The ribs on the bottom of the deck stone panel must run from joist to

joist. There are three different functions available with the joist connector by making

ﬁeld cuts. You will need to have a cutoff saw to accomplish the cuts necessary in

the next procedure. Starting in the center of the outside edge of the deck, take part

“B” (Figure #1) and place on the joist. Screw part “B” down to the joist. *NOTE* If

joist spacing is inconsistent and offset too far, it will need to have a 2x4 sister joist

installed underneath it to provide the proper support (Figure #2).

TOOLS

• Measuring Tape

• Pencil

• Power Drill

• String Line

• Rubber Mallet

• Exterior Construction Adhesive

(PL400 or Equivalent)

• Skill Saw with a Diamond Blade

or Tile Saw

• Outdoor Decking Screws –

#7 x 1 5/8”

Figure #3

Figure #4

House

Front of Deck

Side of Deck

Staggered

Blocking

Deck Stone

16" o.c.

Joist Plate

Wood Framing

Member

Add an

additional

2x4

(treated lumber)

nailer cleat to

allow the joist

plate to be

securely fastened

to the framing

member and

maintain 16"

o.c. spacing.

16" o.c.

Figure #2

Figure #4

Figure #1

Summary of content (6 pages)

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Installation Instructions Figure #1 B TOOLS House Measuring Tape Pencil Power Drill String Line Rubber Mallet Exterior Construction Adhesive (PL400 or Equivalent) • Skill Saw with a Diamond Blade or Tile Saw • Outdoor Decking Screws – #7 x 1 5/8” C A Side of Deck • • • • • • C Staggered Blocking B LAYOUT When installing deck stones, first spend time considering layout possibilities. The size of each deck stone is approximately 16” square, and 1 1/8” thick with the joist connector.
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EDGES When installing along the edge, if the joist connector doesn’t engage with the groove on the deck stone or there isn’t a joist connector on that piece, apply an exterior construction adhesive on the surface of the joist connector to secure the deck stone panel to the joist connector (Figure #3). Along the sides of the deck, use part “C” to secure the deck stone panel. SUBSEQUENT ROWS Once the first row is installed, the second row of deck stone panels can be placed.
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Instrucciones de instalación Figura #1 B HERRAMIENTAS Casa Cinta métrica Lápiz Taladro eléctrico Cuerda alineadora Mazo de caucho Adhesivo para construcción exterior (PL400 o equivalente) • Sierra técnica con cuchilla diamante o sierra para losas • Tornillos para terrazas exteriores - #7 x 1 5/8 pulgadas C A Lado de la terraza • • • • • • C B Travesaños escalonados Frente de la terraza DISEÑO Cuando instale piedras para terrazas, dése tiempo primero para considerar las posibilidades de diseño.
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entre las vigas no es consistente y está muy descentrado, necesitará una viga gemela de 2x4 instalada debajo para que provea el soporte apropiado (Figura No. 2). BORDES Cuando trabaje a lo largo del borde, si el conector de la viga no se acopla a la ranura de la piedra para terraza o si no hay un conector de viga en esa pieza, aplique un adhesivo para construcción exterior en la superficie del conector de la viga para asegurar el panel de piedra para terraza al conector de la viga (Figura #3).
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Directives d’installation Figure n° 1 B OUTILS Résidence Ruban à mesurer Crayon Perceuse électrique Cordeau Maillet de caoutchouc Colle mastic extérieure (PL400 ou l’équivalent) • Scie rotative avec lame de diamant ou scie à pavé • Vis à plancher extérieures n° 7 de x 1 5/8 po C A Bordure de la terrasse • • • • • • C B Travers espacé Devant de la terrasse DISPOSITION Lors de l’installation des pierres à terrasse, prenez d’abord le temps d’en planifier la disposition.
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vous plaçant au centre de la bordure extérieure de la terrasse, prenez la partie B du connecteur (Figure n° 1) et placez-le sur la solive. Vissez la partie B sur la solive. *REMARQUE* Si l’espacement de la solive n’est pas uniforme et est trop décalé, il sera nécessaire d’installer une solive jumelée de 2 po sur 4 po sous la solive pour fournir le support correct (Figure 2).