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- the present invention relates generally to decking assemblies and more particularly to a decking assembly, and a decking kit including an improved hold-down clip.
- Decking assemblies typically include horizontal floors raised above the ground. Often such decking assemblies are attached adjacent to residential and commercial buildings. Other uses for such decking assemblies are boardwalks, boat docks, stairs, benches and bridges. Such decking assemblies are often formed from a substructure formed with joists and headers. Several boards of lumber or other material are then typically transversely fixed across the joists of the sub-frame, in a generally parallel relationship, by way of nails driven through the top surface of the boards.
- FIG. 1 Another alternative way of constructing decking assemblies which has been proposed includes the use of a nailing anchor to fix boards to a sub-structure from their bottom surface.
- Examples of such decking assemblies are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,620,403 to Field; U.S Pat. No. 5,775,048 to Orchard; U.S. Pat. No. 4,965,980 to Leavens; and in Canadian Patent number 2,015,733 to Commins.
- While the use of a nailing anchor may address aesthetic concerns, such assemblies are typically time consuming to assemble. Moreover, they do not address any of the more important structural concerns arising from the use of nails in a wooden structure.
- clip-on boards have been proposed as an alternative to nails. These are usually shaped in such a way as to dictate only one manner of installation. This asymmetry causes problems with installation and maintenance. Additionally, clip-on boards are typically not secure and can be removed without any tools, making them both structurally weaker.
- tongue and groove boards have been proposed to be used in association with anchor clips which bend into place. However, this often results in a weaker structure with clips that are susceptible to rust and loosening. Moreover, tongue and groove assemblies typically do not allow for drainage of water, that accompanies a typical freeze and thaw cycle.
- An object of the present invention is to provide an improved deck that is easy to construct, aesthetically pleasing and that may be less susceptible to rotting, splitting and decaying than conventional decking assemblies, and that may be use in a variety of climate conditions.
- a further object of the present invention is to provide a deck-kit that is conveniently packaged and that may be used to build an improved deck.
- a decking assembly includes, a supporting substructure; a first lengthwise extending board, having a lengthwise extending first lip extending outwardly and upwardly away from a side of the first board; and a second lengthwise extending board, having a lengthwise extending first lip extending outwardly and upwardly away from a side of the second board.
- the first and second boards extend on the substructure with the first lip of the first board and the first lip of the second board each extending upwardly and adjacent to each other.
- At least one hold down clip is affixed to the supporting substructure, and includes a top portion; two downwardly extending tabs extending downwardly defining a medial region between the downwardly extending tabs. The downwardly extending tabs press on the adjacent lips, thereby pulling the first and second boards inwardly toward the medial region to secure the boards to the substructure.
- a decking kit includes at least two lengthwise extending boards, each including a lengthwise extending lip extending outwardly and upwardly away from a side of the board; and at least one hold-down clip, to be affixed to a supporting substructure.
- the hold-down clip includes a top portion; two downwardly extending tabs extending downwardly from the top portion, defining a medial portion therebetween. The tabs are for pressing downwardly on adjacent lips of two boards placed on the substructure, thereby pulling the boards inwardly toward the medial portion to secure the first and second boards to the substructure.
- a hold-down clip includes a top portion; and two downwardly extending tabs extending downwardly from the top portion, defining a medial portion therebetween.
- the tabs are adapted to press downwardly on adjacent lips of two boards placed on a substructure, thereby pulling the boards inwardly toward the medial portion to secure the boards to the substructure.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a decking assembly, exemplary of an embodiment of the present invention, with parts broken away showing a substructure;
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a board that may be used to form the decking assembly of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a board that may be used to form the decking assembly of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 4A is a perspective view showing an example of a hold-down clip forming part of the decking assembly of FIG. 1, and exemplary of an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view of the hold-down clip of FIG. 4A;
- FIG. 4C is a perspective view showing a further example of a hold-down clip that may be used to form part of the decking assembly of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a screw-driver bit that may be used to secure the hold-down clip of FIG. 4A to a joist of the substructure of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 6A is a perspective view of two boards of FIG. 2 with a hold-down clip of FIG. 4A in place prior to being fixed to a joist;
- FIG. 6B is a perspective view of two boards of FIG. 2 with a hold-down clip of FIG. 4A in place after being fixed to a joist.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a decking assembly 10 , exemplary of an embodiment of the present invention.
- Decking assembly 10 may, for example, be used as a residential patio deck, a boardwalk, a boat dock, stairs, a bench or a bridge. Other uses will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art.
- Decking assembly 10 preferably includes a substructure 11 including headers 12 placed around a plurality of joists 14 spaced evenly apart at a preferred distance of approximately one foot and in a parallel relationship to one another. Transversely placed upon the joists 14 are a plurality of boards 16 spaced evenly apart in a parallel relationship to one another and fixed together and to the substructure 11 by way of hold down clips 24 .
- FIG. 2 illustrates an example board 16 , used to form the decking assembly 10 , of FIG. 1.
- Board 16 is preferably not formed of conventional wood, but is instead formed of composite wood by combining wood particles with a resin and then extruding the mixture through an extrusion mold, resulting in a board 16 containing a multitude of generally vertical ribs 20 extending lengthwise along each board 16 between two flat surfaces 22 a and 22 b , and having a uniform cross-section throughout its length, as for example, detailed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,234,652, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.
- Ribs 20 are preferably equally spaced apart and define rectangularly shaped chambers 21 , extending parallel to one another between flat surfaces 22 a and 22 b along the length of board 16 .
- Board 16 when formed of composite wood, has the advantages of being resistant to termites, fungus, rot and decay, resistant to cracking or splintering, is light weight, and reacts well to changes in temperature.
- board 16 may also be formed of other materials such as conventional wood or plastic, and need not be made by an extrusion process.
- board 16 will be the same as conventional boards of lumber.
- board 16 will be 2′′ ⁇ 3′′; 2′′ ⁇ 4′′; 2′′ ⁇ 6′′; 2′′ ⁇ 8′′; 2′′ ⁇ 10′′; or 2′′ ⁇ 12′′ in height and width, and have length which may vary depending on the size of the decking assembly.
- the preferable number of ribs 20 per board 16 is five.
- these specifications are merely examples of possible embodiments and many variations of these are possible.
- each board 16 Extending from the sides of each board 16 , proximate the edges of each flat surface 22 a and 22 b are lips 23 a and 23 b , respectively.
- the top flat surface 22 a has downwardly angled lips 23 a extending from either side
- the bottom flat surface 22 b has upwardly angled lips 23 b extending from either side.
- the lips 23 a and 23 b preferably extend upward and downward at an angle of about 10° from the horizontal.
- the angled lips 23 a and 23 b of the flat surfaces 22 a and 22 b extend outward proximate an outermost rib 20 a distance of preferably approximately 0.8 cm.
- angled lips 23 a and 23 b extend from the left and right of top and bottom surfaces 22 a and 22 b , boards 16 are symmetrical about vertical and horizontal planes through its center. Opposed angled lips 23 a and 23 b form generally dovetailed channels 29 , as illustrated. As will become apparent, lips 23 a and 23 b need not extend outward linearly but could be curved or have another shape.
- FIG. 3 illustrates an alternate embodiment of a board 16 ′ suitable for use as part of the decking assembly of FIG. 1.
- Board 16 ′ includes cylindrical shaped chambers 21 ′, extending parallel to each other between flat surfaces 22 a′ and 22 b′ , along the length of the board and angled edges 23 a′ and 23 b′ , otherwise possessing the characteristics of the board 16 as in FIG. 2.
- the chambers 21 ′ are preferably evenly spaced and of uniform diameter.
- the arcuate ribs 20 ′ provide additional strength to the board 16 ′.
- Board 16 ′ may be formed in the same way as board 16 , using a suitably shaped extrusion mold.
- FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate, in perspective and cross-sectional view an exemplary hold-down clip 24 .
- Hold-down clip 24 includes a top portion 25 . Extending down from top portion 25 of hold-down clip 24 are two downwardly extending outer tabs 26 defining a medial region 27 therebetween. Preferably, extending down, further than the outer tabs 26 , parallel to and equidistant to both outer tabs 26 in region 27 is a spacer tab 28 .
- hold-down clip 24 is generally T-shaped in cross-section, as best illustrated in FIG. 4B. Spacer tab 28 and each outer tab 26 define a channel 34 a and 34 b in region 27 extending along the length of clip 24 .
- Clip 24 is preferably made of plastic and may be formed by injection or extrusion molding. Of course, clip 24 could be formed of any other suitable material including a metal or alloy such as aluminum or steel.
- Hold-down clip 24 optionally includes a bore 30 , extending from the center of top portion 25 .
- Bore 30 is sufficiently large to allow a fastener, such as a nail or screw to pass from the center of the top of clip 24 down through the center of the spacer tab 28 .
- Two small solid disks 32 formed as a result of the injection molding process forming spacer tab 28 protrude from the bottom of spacer tab 28 , and are located on either side of the hole on the bottom surface of the spacer tab 28 .
- FIG. 4C illustrates a perspective view of an alternative hold-down clip 24 ′ that may be used in place of hold-down clip 24 of FIGS. 4A and 4B.
- Hold-down clip 24 ′ has a top portion 25 ′, downwardly extending tabs 26 ′ extending down from top portion 25 ′ defining a medial region 27 ′, and preferably including a bore 30 ′ of sufficiently large diameter to allow a fastener, such as a nail or a screw to pass from the center of top of hold-down clip 24 ′ down through the center of top portion 25 ′.
- FIG. 5 illustrates a screwdriver bit 36 which has its operative end extending a distance preferably at least the distance from the top outer edge of the angled edge 23 a of flat surface 22 a of board 16 to the top inner edge of the angled edge 23 b of flat surface 22 b of board 16 , and most preferably a distance greater than the thickness of board 16 .
- screwdriver bit 36 has a shaft that is sufficiently thin to allow the adjustment of a screw positioned between two boards 16 while permitting a minimum separation distance between the boards 16 .
- the diameter of screwdriver bit 36 will be less than the thickness of spacer tab 28 .
- Screwdriver bit 36 may be a Robertson, Philips, or slotted fit, complementary to screws that may be used to fasten the boards to the substructure 11 .
- FIGS. 6A and 6B illustrate cross-sectional views of a hold-down clip 24 positioned between two boards 16 .
- Boards 16 are placed in a side-by-side relationship on substructure 11 , with two lips 23 a of adjacent boards adjacent to each other.
- hold-down clip 24 is placed above one of joists 14 and between two boards 16 such that the angled lip 23 b of the bottom flat surface 22 b of one board 16 is fit within the first groove 34 a of hold-down clip 24 .
- Hold-down clip 24 may be fastened to substructure 11 using a conventional fastener such as a nail, screw, staple or the like. Most preferably a screw, such as screw 38 are used.
- Screw 38 is positioned in the top hole 30 of hold-down clip 24 and is turned by a screw driver, preferably fitted with screwdriver bit 36 so that screw 38 is engaged by the complementary bit 36 and driven through the hold-down clip 24 and into the joist 14 , causing a downward force to be exerted on hold-down clip 24 .
- the downward force on hold-down clip 24 acting upon the angled edges 23 b of flat surfaces 22 b causes a camming force to be exerted on each board 16 in a generally horizontal direction, orthogonal to the downward force, and towards hold-down clip 24 as illustrated by arrow P in FIG. 6B. This, in turn, pulls two adjacent boards close together.
- the diameter of screwdriver bit 36 is narrower than an extending center spacing tab and is sufficiently narrow to allow the screwdriver bit 36 to fit between adjacent boards as they are pulled together.
- Spacer tab 28 of the hold-down clip 24 conveniently limits the spacing between adjacent boards.
- spacer tab 28 provides an upwardly directed supporting force, opposite to the downward force of screw 38 .
- spacer tab 28 could be eliminated thereby allowing a screw such as screw 38 to act as a spacer between adjacent boards 16 .
- the combination of the camming force and the downward force causes a strong union between each board 16 and the sub-structure, as well as between each board 16 and each adjacent board 16 , resulting in an improved deck.
- hold down clips 24 spaced along the length of the boards may cause adjacent boards to be equally and evenly spaced and parallel, eliminating the need measure or mark the position of boards 16 , as they are being assembled.
- several clips identical to hold-down clips 24 are spaced lengthwise at one foot intervals.
- hold-down clips 24 need not be fixed from the top surface of boards 16 , nor through any surface of boards 16 .
- Each hold-down clip 24 is economical to produce, unobtrusive, and results in an aesthetically pleasing deck.
- boards 16 , hold down clip 24 , and optional screwdriver bit 38 may be packaged as a kit, packaged for distribution and sale.
- a kit may further include suitable instructions, fasteners, such as nails or screws that may be used to attach hold-down clip 24 .
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A decking assembly and decking kit with hold-down clip are disclosed. The decking assembly includes a supporting substructure, first and second lengthwise extending boards with lips extending outwardly and upwardly away from a side thereof and at least one hold-down clip having two downwardly extending tabs which engage the lips of adjacent boards to fix the boards to the substructure. The decking kit includes at least two such boards and at least one such clip, and may additionally include a fastener, such as a screw, and a screwdriver bit.
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- The present invention relates generally to decking assemblies and more particularly to a decking assembly, and a decking kit including an improved hold-down clip.
- Decking assemblies typically include horizontal floors raised above the ground. Often such decking assemblies are attached adjacent to residential and commercial buildings. Other uses for such decking assemblies are boardwalks, boat docks, stairs, benches and bridges. Such decking assemblies are often formed from a substructure formed with joists and headers. Several boards of lumber or other material are then typically transversely fixed across the joists of the sub-frame, in a generally parallel relationship, by way of nails driven through the top surface of the boards.
- These decking assemblies, while being adequate for most general purposes, exhibit several shortcomings. These include compromised structural integrity, difficulty in assembly, and limited aesthetic appeal. The use of nails with wooden boards in conventional decking assemblies exhibits each of these problems.
- For example, with hammering it is easy to miss the head of the nail and cause unsightly dents and scratches on the top surface of the boards. Additionally, nails are prone to rusting, thus discoloring the top surface of the boards and weakening the nail. This, in turn, compromises the structural integrity of the decking assembly. Also, nails have the tendency to cause wood to split, and to work up from their placements when stressed, further compromising the structural integrity of the decking assembly. Moreover, it is difficult to achieve a uniform spacing for each board.
- Other shortcomings of known nail and wood decking assemblies include the vulnerability of wood to dramatic climate changes. The constant expansion and contraction of conventional wood and nail decking assemblies often cause cracking and weakens the entire structure. Additionally, the appearance of nails from the top of the boards of conventional decking assemblies results in an aesthetically displeasing appearance.
- One alternative which results in a more visually pleasing deck is to counter-sink the nails and fill the hole with wood plugs. This, however, is expensive and time consuming. Often the plugs work out over time, allowing water to collect and accelerating a rotting process.
- Another alternative way of constructing decking assemblies which has been proposed includes the use of a nailing anchor to fix boards to a sub-structure from their bottom surface. Examples of such decking assemblies are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,620,403 to Field; U.S Pat. No. 5,775,048 to Orchard; U.S. Pat. No. 4,965,980 to Leavens; and in Canadian Patent number 2,015,733 to Commins. While the use of a nailing anchor may address aesthetic concerns, such assemblies are typically time consuming to assemble. Moreover, they do not address any of the more important structural concerns arising from the use of nails in a wooden structure.
- Equally as significant, the use of nails or other fasteners driven into wood boards makes disassembly and repairs of decking assemblies difficult. Moreover, disassembled boards typically include nail markings and holes from previous assembly, and are not easily re-used.
- To avoid some of the shortcomings of wooden boards, the use of polymer boards has been proposed. Polymer boards do not rot or decay like wooden boards. However, plastic and polymer boards are much more susceptible to variations in temperatures and are also weakened by the introduction of nails.
- Additionally, clip-on boards have been proposed as an alternative to nails. These are usually shaped in such a way as to dictate only one manner of installation. This asymmetry causes problems with installation and maintenance. Additionally, clip-on boards are typically not secure and can be removed without any tools, making them both structurally weaker.
- Similarly, tongue and groove boards have been proposed to be used in association with anchor clips which bend into place. However, this often results in a weaker structure with clips that are susceptible to rust and loosening. Moreover, tongue and groove assemblies typically do not allow for drainage of water, that accompanies a typical freeze and thaw cycle.
- Accordingly, an improved deck that addresses some of shortcoming of known decking assemblies is desirable.
- An object of the present invention is to provide an improved deck that is easy to construct, aesthetically pleasing and that may be less susceptible to rotting, splitting and decaying than conventional decking assemblies, and that may be use in a variety of climate conditions.
- A further object of the present invention is to provide a deck-kit that is conveniently packaged and that may be used to build an improved deck.
- Therefore, in accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a decking assembly includes, a supporting substructure; a first lengthwise extending board, having a lengthwise extending first lip extending outwardly and upwardly away from a side of the first board; and a second lengthwise extending board, having a lengthwise extending first lip extending outwardly and upwardly away from a side of the second board. The first and second boards extend on the substructure with the first lip of the first board and the first lip of the second board each extending upwardly and adjacent to each other. At least one hold down clip, is affixed to the supporting substructure, and includes a top portion; two downwardly extending tabs extending downwardly defining a medial region between the downwardly extending tabs. The downwardly extending tabs press on the adjacent lips, thereby pulling the first and second boards inwardly toward the medial region to secure the boards to the substructure.
- In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a decking kit includes at least two lengthwise extending boards, each including a lengthwise extending lip extending outwardly and upwardly away from a side of the board; and at least one hold-down clip, to be affixed to a supporting substructure. The hold-down clip includes a top portion; two downwardly extending tabs extending downwardly from the top portion, defining a medial portion therebetween. The tabs are for pressing downwardly on adjacent lips of two boards placed on the substructure, thereby pulling the boards inwardly toward the medial portion to secure the first and second boards to the substructure.
- In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a hold-down clip includes a top portion; and two downwardly extending tabs extending downwardly from the top portion, defining a medial portion therebetween. The tabs are adapted to press downwardly on adjacent lips of two boards placed on a substructure, thereby pulling the boards inwardly toward the medial portion to secure the boards to the substructure.
- Other aspects and features of the present invention will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon review of the following description of specific embodiments of the invention in conjunction with the accompanying figures.
- In figures which illustrate, by way of example only, embodiments of the present invention,
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a decking assembly, exemplary of an embodiment of the present invention, with parts broken away showing a substructure;
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a board that may be used to form the decking assembly of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a board that may be used to form the decking assembly of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 4A is a perspective view showing an example of a hold-down clip forming part of the decking assembly of FIG. 1, and exemplary of an embodiment of the present invention;
- FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view of the hold-down clip of FIG. 4A;
- FIG. 4C is a perspective view showing a further example of a hold-down clip that may be used to form part of the decking assembly of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a screw-driver bit that may be used to secure the hold-down clip of FIG. 4A to a joist of the substructure of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 6A is a perspective view of two boards of FIG. 2 with a hold-down clip of FIG. 4A in place prior to being fixed to a joist; and
- FIG. 6B is a perspective view of two boards of FIG. 2 with a hold-down clip of FIG. 4A in place after being fixed to a joist.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a
decking assembly 10, exemplary of an embodiment of the present invention.Decking assembly 10 may, for example, be used as a residential patio deck, a boardwalk, a boat dock, stairs, a bench or a bridge. Other uses will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art. - Decking
assembly 10 preferably includes a substructure 11 includingheaders 12 placed around a plurality ofjoists 14 spaced evenly apart at a preferred distance of approximately one foot and in a parallel relationship to one another. Transversely placed upon thejoists 14 are a plurality ofboards 16 spaced evenly apart in a parallel relationship to one another and fixed together and to the substructure 11 by way of hold down clips 24. - FIG. 2 illustrates an
example board 16, used to form thedecking assembly 10, of FIG. 1.Board 16 is preferably not formed of conventional wood, but is instead formed of composite wood by combining wood particles with a resin and then extruding the mixture through an extrusion mold, resulting in aboard 16 containing a multitude of generallyvertical ribs 20 extending lengthwise along eachboard 16 between twoflat surfaces Ribs 20 are preferably equally spaced apart and define rectangularly shapedchambers 21, extending parallel to one another betweenflat surfaces board 16.Board 16, when formed of composite wood, has the advantages of being resistant to termites, fungus, rot and decay, resistant to cracking or splintering, is light weight, and reacts well to changes in temperature. As will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art,board 16 may also be formed of other materials such as conventional wood or plastic, and need not be made by an extrusion process. - Preferably, the dimensions of
board 16 will be the same as conventional boards of lumber. Preferably,board 16 will be 2″×3″; 2″×4″; 2″×6″; 2″×8″; 2″×10″; or 2″×12″ in height and width, and have length which may vary depending on the size of the decking assembly. Additionally, the preferable number ofribs 20 perboard 16 is five. Of course, these specifications are merely examples of possible embodiments and many variations of these are possible. - Extending from the sides of each
board 16, proximate the edges of eachflat surface lips flat surface 22 a has downwardly angledlips 23 a extending from either side, and the bottomflat surface 22 b has upwardly angledlips 23 b extending from either side. Thelips angled lips flat surfaces angled lips bottom surfaces boards 16 are symmetrical about vertical and horizontal planes through its center. Opposedangled lips channels 29, as illustrated. As will become apparent,lips - FIG. 3 illustrates an alternate embodiment of a
board 16′ suitable for use as part of the decking assembly of FIG. 1.Board 16′ includes cylindrical shapedchambers 21′, extending parallel to each other betweenflat surfaces 22 a′ and 22 b′, along the length of the board andangled edges 23 a′ and 23 b′, otherwise possessing the characteristics of theboard 16 as in FIG. 2. Thechambers 21′ are preferably evenly spaced and of uniform diameter. Thearcuate ribs 20′ provide additional strength to theboard 16′.Board 16′ may be formed in the same way asboard 16, using a suitably shaped extrusion mold. - FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate, in perspective and cross-sectional view an exemplary hold-
down clip 24. Hold-down clip 24 includes atop portion 25. Extending down fromtop portion 25 of hold-down clip 24 are two downwardly extendingouter tabs 26 defining amedial region 27 therebetween. Preferably, extending down, further than theouter tabs 26, parallel to and equidistant to bothouter tabs 26 inregion 27 is aspacer tab 28. Thus, hold-down clip 24 is generally T-shaped in cross-section, as best illustrated in FIG. 4B.Spacer tab 28 and eachouter tab 26 define achannel region 27 extending along the length ofclip 24.Clip 24 is preferably made of plastic and may be formed by injection or extrusion molding. Of course,clip 24 could be formed of any other suitable material including a metal or alloy such as aluminum or steel. - Hold-
down clip 24 optionally includes abore 30, extending from the center oftop portion 25.Bore 30 is sufficiently large to allow a fastener, such as a nail or screw to pass from the center of the top ofclip 24 down through the center of thespacer tab 28. Two smallsolid disks 32 formed as a result of the injection molding process formingspacer tab 28, protrude from the bottom ofspacer tab 28, and are located on either side of the hole on the bottom surface of thespacer tab 28. - FIG. 4C illustrates a perspective view of an alternative hold-
down clip 24′ that may be used in place of hold-down clip 24 of FIGS. 4A and 4B. Hold-down clip 24′ has atop portion 25′, downwardly extendingtabs 26′ extending down fromtop portion 25′ defining amedial region 27′, and preferably including abore 30′ of sufficiently large diameter to allow a fastener, such as a nail or a screw to pass from the center of top of hold-down clip 24′ down through the center oftop portion 25′. - FIG. 5 illustrates a
screwdriver bit 36 which has its operative end extending a distance preferably at least the distance from the top outer edge of theangled edge 23 a offlat surface 22 a ofboard 16 to the top inner edge of theangled edge 23 b offlat surface 22 b ofboard 16, and most preferably a distance greater than the thickness ofboard 16. As will become apparent,screwdriver bit 36 has a shaft that is sufficiently thin to allow the adjustment of a screw positioned between twoboards 16 while permitting a minimum separation distance between theboards 16. Thus, preferably, the diameter ofscrewdriver bit 36 will be less than the thickness ofspacer tab 28.Screwdriver bit 36 may be a Robertson, Philips, or slotted fit, complementary to screws that may be used to fasten the boards to the substructure 11. - The construction of a decking assembly as illustrated in FIG. 1 using example hold down
clip 24 andboards 16 may be better appreciated with reference to FIGS. 6A and 6B. Specifically, FIGS. 6A and 6B illustrate cross-sectional views of a hold-down clip 24 positioned between twoboards 16.Boards 16 are placed in a side-by-side relationship on substructure 11, with twolips 23 a of adjacent boards adjacent to each other. As illustrated in FIG. 6A, hold-down clip 24 is placed above one ofjoists 14 and between twoboards 16 such that theangled lip 23 b of the bottomflat surface 22 b of oneboard 16 is fit within thefirst groove 34 a of hold-down clip 24. Theangled lip 23 b of the bottomflat surface 22 b of anotherboard 16 is fit within thesecond groove 34 b of hold-down clip 24. Hold-down clip 24 may be fastened to substructure 11 using a conventional fastener such as a nail, screw, staple or the like. Most preferably a screw, such asscrew 38 are used. -
Screw 38 is positioned in thetop hole 30 of hold-down clip 24 and is turned by a screw driver, preferably fitted withscrewdriver bit 36 so thatscrew 38 is engaged by thecomplementary bit 36 and driven through the hold-down clip 24 and into thejoist 14, causing a downward force to be exerted on hold-down clip 24. The downward force on hold-down clip 24 acting upon theangled edges 23 b offlat surfaces 22 b causes a camming force to be exerted on eachboard 16 in a generally horizontal direction, orthogonal to the downward force, and towards hold-down clip 24 as illustrated by arrow P in FIG. 6B. This, in turn, pulls two adjacent boards close together. Conveniently, the diameter ofscrewdriver bit 36 is narrower than an extending center spacing tab and is sufficiently narrow to allow thescrewdriver bit 36 to fit between adjacent boards as they are pulled together.Spacer tab 28 of the hold-down clip 24 conveniently limits the spacing between adjacent boards. Moreover,spacer tab 28 provides an upwardly directed supporting force, opposite to the downward force ofscrew 38. As illustrated in FIG. 4C,spacer tab 28 could be eliminated thereby allowing a screw such asscrew 38 to act as a spacer betweenadjacent boards 16. - The combination of the camming force and the downward force causes a strong union between each
board 16 and the sub-structure, as well as between eachboard 16 and eachadjacent board 16, resulting in an improved deck. Moreover, hold downclips 24 spaced along the length of the boards may cause adjacent boards to be equally and evenly spaced and parallel, eliminating the need measure or mark the position ofboards 16, as they are being assembled. Preferably, several clips identical to hold-downclips 24 are spaced lengthwise at one foot intervals. - Advantageously, hold-down
clips 24 need not be fixed from the top surface ofboards 16, nor through any surface ofboards 16. Each hold-down clip 24 is economical to produce, unobtrusive, and results in an aesthetically pleasing deck. - As
boards 16 are symmetrical, downwardly extendinglips 23 a will be adjacent to each other. So arranged, these facilitate water run-off from an assembleddecking assembly 10, and additionally prevent uneven board edges that may cause tripping or interfere with snow removal. - As should now be appreciated, if a decking assembly so assembled needs to be disassembled, fasteners may be removed from hold-down clips24.
Boards 16 remain undamaged by any such disassembly. Moreover, as the boards are symmetrical, any board having a damaged or discolored face may easily be reversed, by loosening the associated fasteners keeping the board in place, and turning the board 180° and thus reversing the board. Similarly, severely damaged boards may be replaced, one by one, as required. This, in turn, may significantly extend the useful life of any such decking assembly. - Conveniently,
boards 16, hold downclip 24, andoptional screwdriver bit 38 may be packaged as a kit, packaged for distribution and sale. Such a kit may further include suitable instructions, fasteners, such as nails or screws that may be used to attach hold-down clip 24. - The above described embodiments, are intended to be illustrative only and in no way limiting. The described embodiments of carrying out the invention, are susceptible to modification of form, size, arrangement of parts, and details of operation. The invention, rather, is intended to encompass all such modification within its scope, as defined by the claims.
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1. A decking assembly comprising:
a supporting substructure;
a first lengthwise extending board, comprising a lengthwise extending first lip extending
outwardly and upwardly away from a side of said first board;
a second lengthwise extending board, comprising a lengthwise extending first lip
extending outwardly and upwardly away from a side of said second board;
said first board and said second board extending on said supporting substructure with said first lip of said first board and said first lip of said second board each extending upwardly and adjacent to each other;
at least one hold down clip, affixed to said supporting substructure, comprising
a top portion;
two downwardly extending tabs extending downwardly from said top portion defining a medial region between said downwardly extending tabs, said downwardly extending tabs pressing on said adjacent first lip of said first board and first lip of said second board, thereby pulling said first and second boards inwardly toward said medial region to secure said first and second boards to said substructure.
2. The decking assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a spacer extending downward from said center of said top portion, between said two downwardly extending tabs, said spacer spacing said boards.
3. The decking assembly of claim 2 , wherein said spacer comprises a downwardly extending spacer tab on said hold-down clip.
4. The decking assembly of claim 2 , wherein said spacer comprises a screw extending through said hold-down clip.
5. The decking assembly of claim 2 , wherein each of said downwardly extending tabs forms a channel with said spacer, and wherein an edge of one of said first lip and said second lip is received in said channel.
6. The decking assembly of claim 1 , wherein each of said first and second boards is formed of extruded composite wood.
7. The decking assembly of claim 1 , wherein each of said first and second boards each comprises a plurality of ribs extending lengthwise along a length of each of said first and second boards, and vertically between a top and bottom of each of said first and second boards.
8. The decking assembly of claim 6 , wherein said ribs are equally spaced apart.
9. The decking assembly of claim 1 , wherein each of said boards are formed with a plurality of ribs extending arcuately between two flat surfaces.
10. The decking assembly of claim 1 , wherein said hold-down clip is formed from one of plastic, steel and aluminum.
11. The decking assembly of claim 1 , wherein said hold-down clip is fastened to said substructure by a screw.
12. The decking assembly of claim 1 , wherein first board comprises a lengthwise extending second lip extending outwardly from said side beside said first lip.
13. The decking assembly of claim 12 , wherein said lengthwise extending second lip extends downwardly, whereby said first and second lips of said first board define a dovetailed groove between said first and second lips of said first board.
14. The decking assembly of claim 13 , wherein said second board comprises a lengthwise extending second lip, extending outwardly and downwardly from said side beside said first lip of said second board whereby said first and second lips of said second board define a dovetailed groove between said first and second lips of said second board.
15. The decking assembly of claim 13 , wherein said first board comprises:
a third lengthwise extending lip extending upwardly from a second side of said board;
a fourth lengthwise extending lip, extending downwardly beside said third lip on said second side
said first, second, third and fourth lips allowing said board to be reversed with said fourth lip taking the place of said first lip, and the top surface of said board taking the place of a bottom surface of said board.
16. A decking kit comprising:
at least two lengthwise extending boards, each comprising a lengthwise extending lip extending outwardly and upwardly away from a side of said board;
at least one hold-down clip, to be affixed to a supporting substructure, said hold-down clip comprising
a top portion;
two downwardly extending tabs extending downwardly from said top portion, defining a medial portion therebetween, said tabs for pressing downwardly on adjacent lips of said two boards placed on said substructure, thereby pulling said boards inwardly toward said medial portion to secure said first and second boards to said substructure.
17. The decking kit of claim 16 wherein said boards are formed from extruded composite wood.
18. The decking kit of claim 16 , further comprising a screw to fasten said at least one clip to said substructure.
19. The decking kit of claim 18 , further comprising a screwdriver bit for fastening said screw.
20. The decking kit of claim 19 , wherein said screwdriver bit is longer than a thickness of at least one of said boards.
21. The decking kit of claim 20 , wherein said at least one clip comprises a downwardly extending spacer tab on said hold-down clip, to laterally space said two boards on said substructure.
22. The decking kit of claim 21 , wherein said screwdriver bit has a diameter less than a thickness of said spacer tab.
23. A hold-down clip comprising:
a top portion;
two downwardly extending tabs extending downwardly from said top portion, defining a medial portion therebetween, said tabs for pressing downwardly on adjacent lips of two boards placed on a substructure, thereby pulling said boards inwardly toward said medial portion to secure said first and second boards to said substructure.
24. The hold-down clip of claim 23 , further comprising a spacer tab extending downwardly between said two downwardly extending tabs.
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