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TOOLS NEEDED:

An Electric/Cordless Drill to pilot holes on a 45 degree angle through the Ipe Clip^® into the deck

board. Do not drill into joist. A 1/8” pilot bit is provided with each Ipe Clip^® carton.

An Electric/Cordless Screw Gun for installing TrimTite Screws.

(1) Driver bit is provided with each Ipe Clip^® carton.

A Caulk Gun & exterior construction adhesive such as Exterior Grade Liquid Nails.

A Biscuit Joiner (common cabinet maker tool, available from BannerElk Trading Co., Inc.).

The biscuit cutter makes a slot in the edge of the board to allow insertion of the Ipe Clip^®.

If you do not have access to a biscuit joiner, a Router with a #20 Biscuit cutting router

bit (also called a 5/32” slot cutting bit) will work, but may create a safety hazard.

Use a table saw with a 5/32 inch kerf blade (normal table saw blades with 1/8” kerf will not work)

to rip a continuous slot down the edge of board to accommodate Ipe Clip^®. A double fence

configuration should be used on table saw to maintain accuracy of slot.

Fastening the First Starter Board:

STEP #1

On the first deck board, install face screws along the starter side of deck board.

These few screws can be concealed by countersinking a 3/8” hole and installing the

wood plugs provided. It is recommended to apply a small amount of construction

adhesive on the joist for the starter board.

Remaining Deck Boards:

STEP #2

Using a biscuit joiner, router, or table saw, cut a slot in the edge of deck board above each joist.

Assure that the slot height is such that the bottom tab of the Ipe Clip^® touches the joist.

It is recommended to apply a small amount of construction adhesive on each joist as

deck boards are installed.

STEP #3

Insert Ipe Clip^® into the edge of deck board.

STEP #4

Install the 8 x 2” TrimTite screws on approximately a 45 degree angle

through hole in the center of the Ipe Clip^®. Screw should pass into deck board and

then into deck joist. The head of the screw should just countersink the hole of the Ipe Clip^®.

Fasten board on each joist using one clip and one screw per joist.

STEP #5

Using a biscuit joiner, router, or table saw, cut a slot into the edge of the next deck board.

Slide this board into the clips protruding from previously fastened deck board.

STEP #6

Repeat steps 2 through 5 until the last board.

Last Deck Board:

STEP #7

On the last board, it is necessary to fasten the outside edge from the surface screws.

These screws can be concealed by countersinking the 3/8” wood plugs supplied.

It is also recommended to apply a small amount of construction adhesive on the joist

for the last deck board.

Recommended Method of Wood Plug Installation

(For 1st and Last Deck Board)

STEP #1 Drill 3/8” diameter hole approximately Ľ” deep.

STEP #2 Drill 7/64” pilot hole for the 8 X 2” TrimTite Screw.

STEP #3 Insert screw.

STEP #4 Put a few drops of glue (polyurethane based Gorilla Glue Brand recommended).

STEP #5 Insert tapered wood plug into hole. Tap slightly with hammer.

STEP #6 When glue is dry, knock excess plug off with a sharp chisel. Sand smooth so

that plug is flush with deck surface. A round random orbit sander with 80 grit

sand paper works best.

Helpful Installation Tips

A “Bo-Wrench” is useful to straighten deck boards and maintain consistent joint spacing.

A #8 screw setter will simultaneously drill the screw’s pilot hole and bore 3/8” for the plug.

Do not over tighten screws. They should just countersink with the center hole of the Ipe Clip^®.

Assure that wood decking has been acclimated to your climate before installing deck boards.

For most Ipe, one week on the jobsite should be sufficient to prevent decks boards from

excessive shrinkage.