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Nov 1, 2008: In addition to compliance with 2006 International Residential Code (IRC) and 2006 International Building Code (IBC), DeckLok is proud to announce our new International Code Council (ICC) Evaluation for The DeckLok Bracket. Download PDF document here.
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Installation Instructions & Examples
See: Installation Example CAD PDFs | Ledger Connection Installation | I-Joist Installation
Engineered Truss Installation
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Ledger Connection Installation
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Installation Example CAD PDFs
Ledger Connection Example STEP 1:
Choose a floor joist inside the house that is adjacent to
where the deck is supported. The location should be free
of obstacles (air ducts, pipes, wires) and fairly easily
accessed.
Hold a bracket in place and mark the location for the hole
to be drilled through the band board and the ledger board.
Remove the bracket and drill a 1/2 " hole through the
ledger and the band board. (See photos 1.1 & 1.2.)
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STEP 2:
From the inside of the house, install a 1/2" x 5" bolt
in the bracket and push the bolt through the hole that was
just drilled.
From the outside of the house (under the deck) install a
flat washer, lock washer and retaining nut on the bolt. Thread
the nut on loosely to allow adjustment of the bracket. See
photo 2.0
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STEP 3:
Back inside, hold the bracket tight against the
floor joist and drill through one of the four holes in the
bracket to allow for a bolt to be run through the floor joist.
NOTE: KEEP THE DRILL AS LEVEL AND SQUARE AS POSSIBLE WHILE
DRILLING THESE HOLES!
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STEP 4:
Install a 1/2" x 3" bolt in the new
hole and place a second bracket on opposite side of floor joist.
Slide the bracket over the protruding bolt through the corresponding
hole. Install a flat washer, lock washer and retaining nut
onto the bolt. Hand tighten the nut to hold the second bracket
in place. See photo See photo 4.0
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STEP 5:
Drill a hole in the band board and ledger board
through the second bracket and install a 1/2" x 5" bolt.
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STEP 6:
Drill a second hole through the floor joist and
have your drill bit go through corresponding, holes in both
brackets. Install 1/2" x 2 1/2" bolt. Install flat
washer, lock washer and retaining nut and tighten with socket
or wrench.
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STEP 7:
From the outside, install flat washer, lock washer
and retaining nut on the second bolt.
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Instructions for use with engineered lumber;"I" - Joists
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I-Joists must be reinforced with web stiffeners. (See joist manufacturer’s guide for recommended details on modifying or strengthening product.)
Using construction adhesive, affix and screw block to each side of the web. Follow the general instructions above to install DeckLok Brackets to the
reinforced I-Joist. |
Instructions for use with engineered trusses
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Wood 2” x 4” Trusses must be reinforced with plates made from 1/2” Plywood, cut to the overall height of the truss. (See truss manufacturer's guide for
recommended details on modifying or strengthening product.) Using construction adhesive and fasteners, affix and screw a plate to each side of the truss.
Follow the instructions above to install DeckLok Brackets to the reinforced truss. |
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