The Biofore Company XJPIVI UPM ProFi® Deck with aluminium railing Installation instructions UPM ProFi Deck is an eco-friendly decking that keeps its colours and looks over time. It is manufactured from a durable and environmentally innovative wood plastic composite, the main raw material for which is the recycled paper and plastic from self adhesive labels. UPM ProFi Deck can be installed with T-clips or aluminium railing system. Aluminum railings provide improved strength for heavier load bearing applications together with a semi-closed surface and stylish looks. The support rails should be laid on a hard flat surface (e.g. concrete or stone granulate) that drains well. The support rails do not need to be fixed to the ground. For raised decks, timber joists The maximum spacing between the support centres in both cases When using concrete tiles distance spacing should be in support rail direction) rail to the concrete tile is An oval hole should be pre-drilled in the decking board's bottom tongue to allow lengthwise expan- sion. This can be achieved with the and gently moving the drill from Screw directly through the long hole center with a screw 4x40mm inox A4 for timber screwing. Do not restrain too much to allow a move- ment of the decking board edge The boards are fixed with ProFi Decking board. Tap the aluminium rail into the decking board edge groove by using a rubber

The aluminium rail should be screwed into position so that it holds down the tongue of the decking board onto the support rail. For fixing the aluminium rail to the support rail you can either use a special screw for aluminium screwing through the aluminium rail. Pre drilling makes the screwing faster. (Detailed information about screws can found under www.upmprofi.com] The aluminium rail should be screwed at each support rail or joist. Stick the next board into the fixed aluminium rail. Tap the board into place with the help of a rubber hammer. Two support rails should be used to support the...