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FAQ: Installation
Are there any special tools required for installation?
No. With EverGrain®decking you can use common tools and fasteners.
Can I cantilever or overhang the material over the edge of my deck?
No. All boards must be fully supported by a structural support. Please refer to our Installation Instructions for more info.
What do I use to cut EverGrain products?
Saw blades with carbide tips are recommended. For best results, use saw blades with two (2) teeth per inch. To avoid clogging, frequently eliminate shavings. Discuss any desired material changes with the supplier and installer prior to cutting or fastening the decking structure.
Can I router EverGrain products?
Yes, but we recommend a carbide tipped bit.
Do I need to drill a pilot hole before fastening?
Pre-drilling the end/edges of the boards is required to avoid splitting or cracking. Pre-drilling is also required in cold weather. When installing in cold temperatures, a greater force is required to drive fasteners into the decking material. When pre-drilling, we recommend that the drill bit diameter be the same diameter as the fastener shank. Fasteners must be spaced at a minimum of 3/4" from the end of the board and 1" from the edge of the board. Skirting must be fastened with 3 fasteners every 8" on a solid surface. Decking must be fastened at every joist. Two fasteners are required at the end of the board. Make sure joists are level.
If you do not pre-drill, a plastic "mushroom" will form. The mushroom can be tapped down or left alone.
How do I properly fasten EverGrain products?
They can be fastened by screws or one of many hidden fastening systems available.
The fastening decision is the sole responsibility of the contractor, installer or homeowner. TAMKO® does not recommend or endorse any specific fastening system.
Note: Discuss any desired material changes with the supplier and installer prior to cutting or fastening the decking structure.
What is the required spacing between boards?
To accommodate expansion, EverGrain recommends that side-by-side spacing should be 1/8” between adjacent boards.
End-to-end spacing between boards should be 1/16” for every 20° F increment of temperature difference between the temperature at the time of installation and the maximum expected summertime temperature in your area.
Is EverGrain structural?
EverGrain products are nonstructural construction products and should not be used as joists, load bearing columns, stringers, beams or in any other structural capacity.
EverGrain products should only be used where they are being supported structurally.
How should EverGrain decking products be stored?
They should be stored only on a rigid flat surface and stacked using vertically aligned supports beginning at each end, spaced no more than 24 inches apart throughout the length of the board.
Why is proper deck ventilation important?
There must be proper deck ventilation and adequate air circulation underneath your deck to promote the efficient evaporation of any water or moisture underneath your deck. Proper ventilation will also help to prevent excessive amounts of debris, such as dirt and leaves, from collecting between and below your decking.
Can bent or curved boards be used?
Yes. Most boards can be bent back to their original shape during application.
How do I cover the structural materials used underneath the EverGrain product?
EverGrain skirting can be cut to size and attached.
Do you have balusters for hand railing?
Yes. However, they should be supported through structural posts.
How do I install my railing system?
Please refer to our installation instructions page for installation methods applicable to the TAMKO railing you are installing.
Note: All railing is for external use only.
Check out the decking installation page for additional details.
Click here to access our manual on how to install and care for EverGrain decks and rails.
No. With EverGrain®decking you can use common tools and fasteners.
Can I cantilever or overhang the material over the edge of my deck?
No. All boards must be fully supported by a structural support. Please refer to our Installation Instructions for more info.
What do I use to cut EverGrain products?
Saw blades with carbide tips are recommended. For best results, use saw blades with two (2) teeth per inch. To avoid clogging, frequently eliminate shavings. Discuss any desired material changes with the supplier and installer prior to cutting or fastening the decking structure.
Can I router EverGrain products?
Yes, but we recommend a carbide tipped bit.
Do I need to drill a pilot hole before fastening?
Pre-drilling the end/edges of the boards is required to avoid splitting or cracking. Pre-drilling is also required in cold weather. When installing in cold temperatures, a greater force is required to drive fasteners into the decking material. When pre-drilling, we recommend that the drill bit diameter be the same diameter as the fastener shank. Fasteners must be spaced at a minimum of 3/4" from the end of the board and 1" from the edge of the board. Skirting must be fastened with 3 fasteners every 8" on a solid surface. Decking must be fastened at every joist. Two fasteners are required at the end of the board. Make sure joists are level.
If you do not pre-drill, a plastic "mushroom" will form. The mushroom can be tapped down or left alone.
How do I properly fasten EverGrain products?
They can be fastened by screws or one of many hidden fastening systems available.
The fastening decision is the sole responsibility of the contractor, installer or homeowner. TAMKO® does not recommend or endorse any specific fastening system.
Note: Discuss any desired material changes with the supplier and installer prior to cutting or fastening the decking structure.
What is the required spacing between boards?
To accommodate expansion, EverGrain recommends that side-by-side spacing should be 1/8” between adjacent boards.
End-to-end spacing between boards should be 1/16” for every 20° F increment of temperature difference between the temperature at the time of installation and the maximum expected summertime temperature in your area.
Is EverGrain structural?
EverGrain products are nonstructural construction products and should not be used as joists, load bearing columns, stringers, beams or in any other structural capacity.
EverGrain products should only be used where they are being supported structurally.
How should EverGrain decking products be stored?
They should be stored only on a rigid flat surface and stacked using vertically aligned supports beginning at each end, spaced no more than 24 inches apart throughout the length of the board.
Why is proper deck ventilation important?
There must be proper deck ventilation and adequate air circulation underneath your deck to promote the efficient evaporation of any water or moisture underneath your deck. Proper ventilation will also help to prevent excessive amounts of debris, such as dirt and leaves, from collecting between and below your decking.
Can bent or curved boards be used?
Yes. Most boards can be bent back to their original shape during application.
How do I cover the structural materials used underneath the EverGrain product?
EverGrain skirting can be cut to size and attached.
Do you have balusters for hand railing?
Yes. However, they should be supported through structural posts.
How do I install my railing system?
Please refer to our installation instructions page for installation methods applicable to the TAMKO railing you are installing.
Note: All railing is for external use only.
Check out the decking installation page for additional details.
Click here to access our manual on how to install and care for EverGrain decks and rails.
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