Installation Guide

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dassoXTR Fused Bamboo Decking Installation Guidelines
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XTR
Fused Bamboo
®
for Exterior Use
dassoXTR Fused Bamboo Decking Storage and Handling
For best results, dassoXTR should be kept out
of direct sunlight and should not be exposed to
inclement weather before installation. dassoXTR can
be installed right away; there is no need to wait for
the material to acclimate to its surroundings.
When the dassoXTR material arrives on the jobsite,
keep it off the ground by placing a few pieces of
lumber underneath the packaging. Cover material
with a tarp to protect it from weather and sunlight
before installation. Like hardwood, Fused Bamboo
is photosensitive and tarping the material will
protect the material from pre-installation UV light
color change caused by the sun. When exposed, the
unexposed areas, like under banding straps, will
darken to match the already exposed areas, but by
tarping you prevent having to explain this temporary
appearance.
Product Performance
dassoXTR is manufactured and inspected to ensure
the highest-quality. However, fused bamboo strand is
a natural product and is subject to normal variations
inherent in natural wood products. Bamboo, also
like wood, is subject to dimensional changes with the
environment’s changes; relative humidity changes,
rain/snow then sun—known as “weather". Swelling,
shrinking, checking, and other movement are normal
occurrences in bamboo and wood decking. With the
proper application of sealers and finishes, the effects of
weather and time can be limited on bamboo and wood.
Safety
Drilling, sawing, sanding, and machining wood
generates wood dust. Avoid inhaling wood dust by
wearing a dust mask. Visit dassoXTR.com for TDS MSDS
information.
Recommended Installation
dassoXTR is installed similarly to standard
hardwood decking. To maximize the features and
benefits of dassoXTR decking, we recommend using
the Eisen® Decking Wing Clip System or equivalent
in combination with the Eisen® D-Plug System for
use with dassoXTR and proper grade stainless steel
fasteners/screws. Visit dassoXTR.com for installation
accessories.
The following items are recommended for
installation:
• Plastic mallet
• Corded drill
• Drill bits
• Safety glasses
• Power screw gun with ratcheting torque setting
• Chop saw
• dassoXTR can be crosscut with a quality chop
saw, using a carbide-tipped blade. Ripping can
be done on a standard table saw, using a
properly aligned quality guide with a carbide-
tipped blade. Anchorseal-2 Wood Sealer or
equivalent is strongly recommended on cross-
cut ends to minimize the effects of weather on
these exposed ends.
• When drilling dassoXTR, always use high-quality
drill bits. When you are drilling into the face, we
recommend using a countersink bit with a
positive stop. This will ensure a consistent depth
for all the screws.
• dassoXTR can be routed or planed with high-
speed steel or carbide cutters. When required,
only sand in the direction of the grain—i.e. belt
sander. Never use an orbital sander.
NOTE: Local building codes must always be consulted when building an exterior deck. Most counties require building permits.