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Install First Border Board with Face Screws

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How To Install DECK BOARDS and DECK TRIM - Tips, Tricks, and Hacks!

What happens here

Begin installing the first border board by aligning it precisely with the marked chalk line for the double border and overhang. Secure this initial board using face screws. These screws will be covered later by plugs, ensuring a clean, screw-free surface once the plugs are installed.

Goal: Secure the first border board and set the foundation for subsequent board installation.

Tools and materials

  • Cordless Drill DeWalt — Driving face screws into the deck board
  • Deck Boards Deckorators — The first board being installed
  • Face Screws — Securing the first deck board to the subframe