Decking Installation
Lastly, after the dock has been assembled completely, installed in the water and leveled throughout, then the pier is
ready for the decking to be installed. The most efficient way to set the decking in place is to start at the shore end of
the dock and set each panel in place, working towards the lake end. Removal is the opposite of installation.
When installing Aluminum Deck Panels, first apply the
adhesive backed Rubber Insulator to the aluminum
frames. The Rubber Insulator is installed down the length
of the 8’ Side Rails and down the length of the Center
Support Tubes.
(Only used with aluminum deck)
The Rubber Insulator is not to be installed in the di-
rection of the 4 ft. width, only lengthwise.
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The Cedar Deck Panel is simply set in place. The cedar panels
are sold untreated and can be installed as is. To extend the service life
of the cedar deck, a water repellant stain can be applied.
The Cedar Decking does not utilize a deck locker mechanism but it is
recommended that the panels be secured to the frame in some capacity.
(zip
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ties are commonly used)
When assembling the poly decking,
lay out the 1’x4’ poly deck boards
parallel to each other creating the
4’x4’ shape. Spacing of each 1’x4’
poly deck board is approximately
5/8”. Spacing is pre
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determined by
hole placement.
Place aluminum stringer onto the
deck boards and line up holes in the
stringer with the pre
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drilled holes in
the poly deck boards. Secure stringer
with 1” long pan head screws
PN10867: Deck Locker
Use the optional Deck
Locker to secure the 4x4’
poly deck panel onto the
dock frame.
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3/4”
After Rubber Insulator is applied, the Aluminum
Decking can be set in place.
Optional Deck Lockers can be installed on the
panel to secure the decking to the frame.
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Stringer
