The Fiberon PE Composite Decking Installation Guide (PDF) provides complete instructions for installing Concordia, Horizon, Astir, Sanctuary, Good Life, ArmorGuard, Veranda, and other PE composite decking collections. This guide covers everything from pre-installation planning to airflow requirements, framing, temperature-based gapping, and the correct use of Fiberon’s hidden fastener systems.
The manual begins with safety information, along with storage and acclimation requirements. Boards must be stored on a flat, shaded surface with supports every 24 inches. Adequate airflow and drainage are essential—Fiberon requires unobstructed ventilation under at least half of the deck perimeter and a minimum 1½” gap between joists and the ground to prevent heat buildup and moisture imbalance. PE boards cannot be installed in submerged conditions but can handle intermittent water exposure around pools, docks, and waterfront decks.
Framing and joist spacing charts outline the requirements for perpendicular, diagonal, and stair installations. Installers must follow local building codes and maintain 12″–16″ on-center framing depending on orientation and product line. The guide emphasizes thermal expansion and contraction, providing a detailed temperature-based gapping chart for end-to-end, side-to-side, and end-to-structure spacing.
Hidden fastener options include Fiberon STARTER clips, EDGE clips, EDGEX clips, EDGEXMETAL for steel framing, and Phantom universal fasteners. Clear diagrams show how to prepare grooved boards, position clips, set rows, and complete butt-joint installations using four fasteners per joint. Steps for replacing damaged boards are also included.
Face fastening is supported using composite deck screws or hidden plug systems. The guide covers proper screw placement, pre-drilling requirements in cold weather, and avoiding over-tightening to prevent cracking. Riser and fascia installation instructions include screw spacing, temperature-based end gaps, and recommendations for Starborn fascia systems.
Download the full Fiberon PE Composite Decking Installation Guide (PDF) for complete installation requirements, fastener instructions, gapping charts, and maintenance considerations. If you need help planning a Fiberon composite deck, your TimberTown team is always here to help.
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