Deck Building Resource Center
Whether you’re a DIYer or an experienced contractor, find everything you need to know about building a deck with guides, how-tos, and tips, all developed by our installation experts with help from expert deck builders. If you run into any questions with planning or building your project, just reach out – we’re here to help.
Step-by-step deck building guides
Ready to get started with your deck build? Follow these guides for an easy installation.
Installation Guides
View installation guides and video tutorials by product line and application.
TimberTech Advanced PVC Installation Guide (ENG)
TimberTech Advanced PVC Installation Guide (ESP)
TimberTech Advanced PVC Installation Guide (FRE)
TimberTech® AZEK® Decking as Cladding Installation Guide (ENG)
TimberTech Decking Care & Cleaning Guide (ENG)
TimberTech Fastener Installation Instruction CONCEALoc L-Bracket
TimberTech Fastener Installation Instruction SIDELoc
TimberTech Composite Installation Guide (ENG)
TimberTech Composite Installation Guide (FRE)
TimberTech Composite Installation Guide (ESP)
TimberTech® EDGE® Decking Installation – EDGELoc Hidden Fasteners (ENG)
TimberTech® EDGE® Decking Installation – EDGELoc Hidden Fasteners (FRE)
TimberTech® EDGE® Decking Installation – EDGELoc Hidden Fasteners (ESP)
Top Tips for Installing TimberTech Decking
Top Tips for Installing Advanced PVC Decking
Top Tips for Installing Composite Decking
Top Tips for Care & Cleaning – for TimberTech Decking
Care & Cleaning – Live Action – for TimberTech Decking
Top Tips for Footers and Framing – for TimberTech Decking
TimberTech Advanced PVC Fascia Installation
TimberTech Composite Fascia Installation
Island Deck Installation – for TimberTech Decking
Joist Spacing & Blocking for TimberTech Decking
Cortex® Hidden Fastener Installation – for TimberTech Advanced PVC
Cortex® Hidden Fastener Video – for TimberTech Advanced PVC Decking
Cortex® Hidden Fastener Video – for TimberTech Composite Decking
CONCEALoc® Hidden Fastener Installation – for TimberTech Composite
CONCEALoc® Hidden Fastener Video – for all TimberTech Decking
Foundation & Footer Installation – for TimberTech Decking
FUSIONLoc® Hidden Fastener Video – for all TimberTech Decking
SIDELoc™ Hidden Fastener Video – for TimberTech Advanced PVC Decking
TOPLoc® Fastener Installation – for TimberTech Advanced PVC
TOPLoc® Fastener Video – for TimberTech Advanced PVC Decking & Fascia
TOPLoc® Fastener Video – for TimberTech Composite Decking & Fascia
Classic Composite Series ADA Handrail Information
Classic Composite Series ADA Handrail Installation Guide
Drink Rail Installation Guide-January 2020
Impression Rail Express Drink Rail Installation Guide
Impression Rail Express Gate Kit Latch Installation Guide
Impression Rail Express Gate Kit Hinge Installation Guide
Impression Rail Express Glass Balustrade Installation Guide
Impression Rail Express Glass Infill Installation Guide
Impression Rail Express Horizontal Cable Rail Install Guide
Impression Rail Express Installation Guide (FRE)
Impression Rail Express Installation Guide
Impression Rail Express Open Mid-Rail Installation Guide
RadianceRail Express Installation Guide
TimberTech Classic and Reserve Rail Install Guide-Glass Section-January 2020
TimberTech Classic Composite Series and Reserve Rail Install Guide Cablerail Section January 2021
TimberTech Classic Composite Series and Reserve Rail Install Guide Baluster Section January 2020
TimberTech Classic Composite Series and Reserve Rail Install Guide Reserve OTP Section January 2020
TimberTech Classic Composite Series Reserve Rail Install Guide Complete January 2021
TimberTech Pinnacle Rail Installation Guide
TimberTech Statement Rail Installation Guide
Impression Rail Express 3” Fascia Mount Post & Bracket Installation Guide
Classic Composite Series & Reserve Railing Installation Video – Composite & Aluminum Balusters
Classic Composite Series & Reserve Railing Installation Video – CableRail Infill
Classic Composite Series & Reserve Railing Installation Video – CableRail Infill – Stairs
Classic Composite Series & Reserve Railing Installation Video – Glass Infill
Classic Composite Series & Reserve Railing Installation Video – Glass Infill – Stairs
RadianceRail Express® Railing Installation Video
RadianceRail Express® Railing Installation Video – Stairs
Impression Rail Express® Installation Video
Impression Rail Express® Installation Video – Stairs
Impression Rail Express Installation Video – Horizontal Cable – Level
Impression Rail Express Installation Video – Horizontal Cable – Stairs
Impression Rail Express Installation Video – Vertical Cable – Level
Impression Rail Express Installation Video – Vertical Cable – Stairs
Classic Composite Series Railing Gate Kit Installation Video
Tech Resources
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