How to Install Barrette Decking
Strong and stunning Barrette composite deck boards are a wonderful choice for both DIY deck builders creating their first outdoor living space as well as seasoned pros working through an overdue deck renovation.
Attaching and anchoring Barrette decking is a beautiful foundation for your home's backyard oasis as it's polypropylene shell boasts longevity and great looks all-in-one.
Different Ways to Install Barrette Decking
Read below to find out the three main methods to install Barrette deck boards and get started on your DIY deck project this weekend!
Installing Barrette Decking
Different Ways to Install Barrette Deck Boards
Barrette Step-Clip Hidden Deck Fastener
Cut your installation time in half and spend less time cramping your back and knees with the brilliant Barrette Step-Clip system. Simply install the Step-Clip strips directly onto your framing joists with a nail gun or hammer, set the deck boards in place, and merely walk along the deck surface to snap the board solidly into position.
Skip the hassle of taping deck joists for protection from moisture, the Barrette Step-Clip strips protect the joists from water damage and rot. No extra parts, pieces, or people are necessary to install Barrette decking; choose the Step-Clip fastening system for a fast, easy DIY composite deck board project!
Barrette Fastenator Hidden Fastening System
Attaching directly to the deck joists and locking the Barrette boards in place via the grooved edge of the board, the Fastenator is a completely concealed method guaranteed to improve the aesthetic and longevity of your deck.
Simply face-fasten the first board in place, set the Barrette Fastenator clips in place along the deck joists in the deck board groove, slide the next board in place and then drive the Fastenator clips down with your powerdrill.
Cortex Concealed Fastening System For Barrette Decking By FastenMaster
Ideal for applications where face-screw installation is necessary such as Barrette Starter Boards or Barrette Riser Boards, the Cortex Concealed Fastening system conceal and protect the screw. Simply drill to depth, set the screw, and insert the plug on top of the nail for a seamless look that stays in place.
The perfectly coordinating FastenMaster Cortex Concealed deck plug system covers your deck screws with a piece made from the same composite deck board material. While not a fast option for installing Barrette decking atop your entire outdoor living space, the Cortex plugs can create a strong deck board attachment with no showing fasteners.