Deck installation track and method

摘要

A system and method for installing decking are described. One embodiment includes a method of installing decking. The method includes aligning a track for decking relative to a joist. The method further includes attaching the track to the joist, and snapping a decking board into a retaining portion of the track after attaching. In the system, the track has a base element with at least one attachment element for attaching the track to a joist, a first snap-fit element, and a second snap-fit element. The first snap-fit element is coupled to a first end portion of the base element, and the second snap-fit element is coupled to a second end portion of the base element. The snap-fit elements are configured to retain at least one decking board.

主权项

1. A method of installing and removing decking; comprising:
aligning a track for decking relative to a joist; attaching the track to the joist; and snapping a decking board into a retaining portion of the track after attaching, wherein snapping comprises pressing the decking board downward and causing a snap-fit element in the track to be displaced as the decking board is moved downward, the snap-fit element being unitary with a base of the track, the snap-fit element having a first flange extending upwardly from a base of the track, a second flange extending inwardly and upwardly from the first flange, and a third flange extending outwardly and upwardly from the second flange, the second flange and the third flange forming an inward protrusion; allowing the inward protrusion in the snap-fit element to engage a recess in a side of the decking board, wherein the second flange abuts a lower portion of the recess and the third flange abuts an upper portion of the recess in the side of the decking board to removably retain the decking board; pulling the decking board upwardly away from the track; and allowing the inward protrusion in the snap-fit element to elastically displace as the decking board is moved upward to remove the decking board from the track.