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Detailed Installation Instructions
Installing Joist Brackets
To install you just need these simple tools and materials
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• Tape measure • Tin snips • Step ladder • Cordless screwdriver • Chalk line • Caulk gun • Miter saw or hand saw • Level • Leather Gloves • Eye Protection |
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1 Make sure your ledger board (main support board attached to house) is properly secured and flashed. There should be a minimum of 8” of flashing out from ledger board (FIG.1-A) . If flashing does not extend past the gap between the first two deck boards, install gutter along ledger board after DrySnap system is installed.
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2 Measure 2-1/2” out from ledger board on opposite ends of deck and pop or snap a chalk line (FIG.1-B).
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3 Move to opposite sides of deck and measure in 2-1/2” from beam (location where gutter can be hung) and pop or snap a chalk line (FIG.1-C).
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4 Divide the distance between the chalk line into equal spans with a maximum span of 24” apart. Pop or snap the chalk lines (FIG.1-D).
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5 Before installing joist brackets, place a level on the joist in several locations to make sure deck is level or pitched toward drainage direction of system. (Inconsistent or bowed joist are covered later in these instructions.)
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Install first joist bracket outside chalk line closet to house use 2 1/2"
screws for rows 1 thru 6 and 3" screws for rows 7 and 8 specified in
material list.
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