Picture Frame Border
How to install a picture frame border for your Hyperion® composite decking
Overview
If you are planning a picture frame border design for your deck you need to ensure you install the correct substructure layout.
There are two methods for installing a picture frame border:
- Bullnose Edging Method (for use with Hyperion® Frontier decking)
- Decking Board Method (for use with Hyperion® Explorer decking)
Deck Board Picture Frame Installation
For use with Hyperion® Explorer composite decking.
Step 1
Ensure double joists for end boards
![](https://a.storyblok.com/f/162000/1200x800/744e86bba9/decking-substructure-double-joists.jpg)
Step 2
Install the parallel board
![](https://a.storyblok.com/f/162000/1200x800/82f36f6d04/picture-frame-decking-parallel-board.jpg)
Where the picture frame runs parallel to the main deck install the board with a 45° mitred end.
Step 3
Install starter clips for the perpendicular board
![](https://a.storyblok.com/f/162000/1200x800/5695936d6e/picture-frame-clips-perpendicular-decking.jpg)
For the boards that run perpendicular to the main deck, place starter clips on the inner joist to hold the inner board edge in place.
- A clip should be installed every 300mm along the length of the joist.
Step 4
Slide the perpendicular board into place
![](https://a.storyblok.com/f/162000/1200x800/0d35279bbe/picture-frame-decking-installation.jpg)
Slide the picture frame board into the starter clips.
- You must leave the standard expansion gap between the mitred ends of the picture frame border.
Step 5
Secure the board
![](https://a.storyblok.com/f/162000/1200x800/dc0094ae2f/securing-decking-board-picture-frame.jpg)
- Pre-drill pilot holes in the deck boards 2mm wider than the screw shank.
- Do not over drive screws into the deck boards to avoid the material splitting. Finish tightening by hand.