Provides 4mm gap spacing

between boards.

Suits up to 25mm thick decking up

to 140mm wide.

D . I . Y D . I . Y

DeckMate D.I.Y Read all instructions carefully to

ensure correct installation.

* If using steel joists, use turpentine or

methylated spirits to clean the top of the

joist. This will ensure that the glue will

adhere to the surface.

* Only timber with low shrinkage should

be used in wide board applications. This

will avoid any issues that might arise due

to expansion and contraction of the

decking.

Concealed Deck Fasteners for

T imber and Steel Joists

*Ironbark

*Merbau *Vitex

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*140mm supplied in Merbau only

Kit Coverage Chart * based on 450mm centres

Board Width 75 Clip Kit 400 Clip Kit

86 - 90mm 3.0m2 16.0m2

140mm 4.6m2 25.0m2

T-Rex Adhesive Covers 2.4m2 per tube.

Step Three

Insert a DeckMate DIY clip into the groove at

the intersection of the joist. Fasten clip into

place by using the DeckMate DIY screw.

These will need to be inserted on a slight

angle. Be careful not to over-tighten. When

required, use the DeckMate DIY clip to butt

join decking over joists.

Step Four

Insert the next row of decking boards onto

the DeckMate DIY clip using deck clamps to

hold the boards in position. Repeat steps 3 &

4 until the last run.

Step Two

Apply a 6mm bead of flexible external adhesive

along the top of each joist. Be sure to apply only

enough adhesive to lay one decking board at a

time. We recommend Soudal’s T-Rex Power

Adhesive. This process is to be continued

throughout the entire deck. Fasten the first row of

decking onto the joists by top fixing the traditional

way. This will also be the fixing method for the last

row of decking.

Key Benefits

Visually appealing

Easy installation

Self spacing

No more end splits

No more nails popping, causing

a trip hazard

No more deck rot around nails

or screws due to moisture

penetration around fixings

Fast installation

Allows your deck to be sanded

and refurbished with ease

YOUR DECK WILL LAST

LONGER!

Fixing Instructions

Step One

Use a router bit to cut a groove in the side of your

decking 7.5mm from the bottom of the board.

Alternatively, you can save time and purchase

pre-grooved decking from your local timber

supplier.

D . I . Y D . I . Y Concealed Deck Fasteners for

T imber and Steel Joists

*Spotted Gum

*Blackbutt