Install Tongue & Groove Porch Decking
If you want a covered porch you can enjoy all-year-round, then Garapa Tongue & Groove Porch Decking is the way to go. This material is for covered areas only and includes covered patios, sunrooms, and other areas protected from the sun.
Porch decking has to be installed differently than standard decking, so here is an easy-to-follow how-to guide:
1. Tongue & Groove decking must be installed directly onto the joists, not a sub-floor, so that it can get adequate ventilation.
2. At a 45° angle, predrill into the seam where the boards will meet.
3. Drive a stainless steel trim head screw through your pilot hole and into the joist.
4. Slide the next deck board into place. It should cover up the trim screw head.
If installed correctly, your porch should have a seamless golden surface. Enjoy your new garapa porch!