TAMKO EverClip User Manual

™

Instructions and Limited Warranty

1/4" min. groove depth

1/8" min. groove height

1/4" min. bottom lip height

Grooved Board

Requirements

1 inch

EverClip™ Hidden Deck Fastener Installation Instructions

The EverClip™ Hidden Deck Fastener is the fast, easy and secure way to install Evergrain® and
Evergrain® Envision® grooved boards for a beautiful, barefoot-friendly surface. Please reference
the Grooved Deck Board Requirements at right to ensure proper fastening prior to installation.

Installing the Starter Board

1. To begin installation of your deck, face-fasten one edge of the starter board with Evergrain
or Evergrain Envision deck screws. Use one screw at each joist along the “unclipped” edge
of the board. This will likely be necessary on the outside edge of the deck and also along the
edge abutting the structure.

2. Place the first EverClip hidden fastener firmly in the groove over the center of the joist (A) and
partially drive the screw until the head is just above the deckboard surface (B). Do not fully
drive the screw.

3. Repeat Step 2 down the length of the deck board at each joist. At butt joints there is an
additional joist. Fasten with EverClip hidden fasteners over each joist.

Installing the Next Deck Board

4. Slide the next deck board into place positioning it so that clips are fully inserted into the
groove (C) along the entire length of the board.

5. Firmly fasten clips from Step 2 into place by fully driving each screw (D). The starter board
and one side of the second board are now secured. Clips will provide uniform automatic
¼" spacing.

6. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 on the open edge of the second deck board.

7. Repeat Steps 4-6 until all deck boards are in place.

Installing the Last Deck Board

8. Secure the open edge of the last deck board by fastening with Evergrain or Evergrain
Envision deck screws.

Decking and Railing Limited Warranty

This Limited Warranty may be transferred by the Owner
one (1) time during the first five (5) years of the Term to
a Purchaser of the real estate upon which the TAMKO
Products are installed. The transfer must be performed in
accordance with the paragraph entitled “Transferability.”
No other transfers are permitted.
Introduction: In this Limited Warranty “TAMKO Products”
means certain Decking and Railing products sold by
TAMKO Building Products, Inc. More information on the
specific products covered by this Limited Warranty as well
as definitions of certain capitalized words is contained in
the section below labeled “Definitions.” The length of
the warranty for each product covered by this Limited
Warranty is set forth in Table 1. The Limited Warranty for
your TAMKO Products is the version in effect on the date
of retail purchase. Information included in this version of
the Limited Warranty was current at time of printing. If
you are not satisfied with the terms and conditions of this
Limited Warranty, return all unopened marketable TAMKO
Products to the original place of purchase for a refund.
How Long Will the TAMKO Products Last: It is natural for
decking and railing products to age. The process begins as
soon as they are installed and exposed to the elements of
nature. The length of time a TAMKO Product will continue

to perform its intended purpose will depend on many
factors, including quality of installation, weather, snow,
intensity of the sun, pollution, debris and usage. Because
no two installations experience these and other aging
factors in the same way, it is difficult to accurately predict
the period of time a TAMKO Product will last. This Limited
Warranty, subject to its terms and conditions, provides
You a remedy in the event a manufacturing defect causes
a TAMKO Product to fail as described below. If TAMKO
Products exhibit signs of failure, damage or degradation,
such products should be replaced or repaired immediately,
as this may become a safety hazard.
Mandatory Binding Arbitration: Every claim, controversy
or dispute of any kind whatsoever between You and
TAMKO and/or its employees and agents, arising from or
relating to the TAMKO Products, shall be resolved by final
and binding arbitration. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
individuals who purchased TAMKO Products for personal,
family or household purposes may pursue a claim in any
small claims court with jurisdiction provided the claim is
made as an individual action and not as part of a class. To
arbitrate an action against TAMKO, You must initiate the
arbitration in accordance with the applicable rules of the
American Arbitration Association, the Judicial Arbitration
and Mediation Service or other arbitration service agreed

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C

D

Decking and Railing Limited Warranty

This Limited Warranty may be transferred by the Owner
one (1) time during the first five (5) years of the Term to
a Purchaser of the real estate upon which the TAMKO
Products are installed. The transfer must be performed in
accordance with the paragraph entitled “Transferability.”
No other transfers are permitted.
Introduction: In this Limited Warranty “TAMKO Products”
means certain Decking and Railing products sold by
TAMKO Building Products, Inc. More information on the
specific products covered by this Limited Warranty as well
as definitions of certain capitalized words is contained in
the section below labeled “Definitions.” The length of
the warranty for each product covered by this Limited
Warranty is set forth in Table 1. The Limited Warranty for
your TAMKO Products is the version in effect on the date
of retail purchase. Information included in this version of
the Limited Warranty was current at time of printing. If
you are not satisfied with the terms and conditions of this
Limited Warranty, return all unopened marketable TAMKO
Products to the original place of purchase for a refund.
How Long Will the TAMKO Products Last: It is natural for
decking and railing products to age. The process begins as
soon as they are installed and exposed to the elements of
nature. The length of time a TAMKO Product will continue

to perform its intended purpose will depend on many
factors, including quality of installation, weather, snow,
intensity of the sun, pollution, debris and usage. Because
no two installations experience these and other aging
factors in the same way, it is difficult to accurately predict
the period of time a TAMKO Product will last. This Limited
Warranty, subject to its terms and conditions, provides
You a remedy in the event a manufacturing defect causes
a TAMKO Product to fail as described below. If TAMKO
Products exhibit signs of failure, damage or degradation,
such products should be replaced or repaired immediately,
as this may become a safety hazard.
Mandatory Binding Arbitration: Every claim, controversy
or dispute of any kind whatsoever between You and
TAMKO and/or its employees and agents, arising from or
relating to the TAMKO Products, shall be resolved by final
and binding arbitration. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
individuals who purchased TAMKO Products for personal,
family or household purposes may pursue a claim in any
small claims court with jurisdiction provided the claim is
made as an individual action and not as part of a class. To
arbitrate an action against TAMKO, You must initiate the
arbitration in accordance with the applicable rules of the
American Arbitration Association, the Judicial Arbitration
and Mediation Service or other arbitration service agreed

to in writing by You and TAMKO, and provide written
notice to TAMKO by certified mail at P.O. Box 1404, Joplin,
Missouri 64802-1404. The arbitrator shall have the
authority to render the same relief as a court of competent
jurisdiction when resolving disputes regarding the TAMKO
Products and/or this Limited Warranty. When allowed by the
rules of arbitration, the prevailing party shall be entitled to
recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees.
Class Action Waiver: You and TAMKO agree that any
action between us arising from or relating to TAMKO
Products or this Limited Warranty will be arbitrated (or, if
arbitration of the action is not permitted by law, litigated)
individually and neither party will consolidate, or seek
class treatment for any action unless previously agreed
to in writing by both You and TAMKO.
Where is Coverage Available: This Limited Warranty
applies only to the TAMKO Products that are installed
in the forty-eight contiguous United States and Canada
(excluding Quebec and New Brunswick). ALL TAMKO

PRODUCTS INSTALLED IN LOCATIONS WHERE THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY ARE SOLD “AS IS”
AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.

Actions Must Be Commenced Within One Year: Any
action relating to TAMKO Products or the Limited Warranty
must be brought within one year after any cause of action

has accrued. No claims will be allowed after this one year
time period has expired. In jurisdictions where statutory
claims or implied warranties and conditions cannot be
excluded, all such statutory claims, implied warranties and
conditions and all rights to bring actions for breach thereof
expire one year (or such longer period of time if mandated
by applicable laws) after the date of purchase. Some
states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty or condition lasts, so the above limitations may
not apply to you.
Limitation of Remedies: Remedies contained in this
Limited Warranty are exclusive and represent the sole
remedies available to the Owner or any other person
or entity, including any mortgagee, insurer, or other
party in interest for all matters regarding the TAMKO
Products. Obligations contained in this Limited Warranty
are expressly in lieu of all other obligations, guarantees,
warranties, and conditions expressed or implied. IMPLIED

WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL
OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF
TAMKO BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC. ARE EXCLUDED.

Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of implied
warranties or incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. Invalidity or unenforceability of any provision herein
shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other
provision, all of which shall remain in full force and effect.
Definitions: Certain capitalized words have specific
meanings:
“Decking Products” means TAMKO, EverGrain, Envision
Deck Boards and EverGrain Deck Boards.
“Full Start Period” means the initial period of the Term
during which TAMKO’s obligation is not prorated. The Full
Start Period begins on the date of Purchase and continues,
unless sooner terminated, for the applicable period as
listed in Table 1. Not all the TAMKO Products included in
this Limited Warranty contain a Full Start Period. Please
see specific product provisions below for more details.
“Owner” means the owner of the real estate at the time
the TAMKO Products are installed on that real estate. If you
purchase a new residence from the builder and are the
first person to occupy the residence, TAMKO will consider
you to be the Owner even though the TAMKO Products
were already installed.
“Purchase” means the retail purchase of the TAMKO
Products.
“Purchaser” means someone who purchases from the

This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. Invalidity or unenforceability of any provision herein
shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other
provision, all of which shall remain in full force and effect.
Definitions: Certain capitalized words have specific
meanings:
“Decking Products” means TAMKO, EverGrain, Envision
Deck Boards and EverGrain Deck Boards.
“Full Start Period” means the initial period of the Term
during which TAMKO’s obligation is not prorated. The Full
Start Period begins on the date of Purchase and continues,
unless sooner terminated, for the applicable period as
listed in Table 1. Not all the TAMKO Products included in
this Limited Warranty contain a Full Start Period. Please
see specific product provisions below for more details.
“Owner” means the owner of the real estate at the time
the TAMKO Products are installed on that real estate. If you
purchase a new residence from the builder and are the
first person to occupy the residence, TAMKO will consider
you to be the Owner even though the TAMKO Products
were already installed.
“Purchase” means the retail purchase of the TAMKO
Products.
“Purchaser” means someone who purchases from the

Owner the building upon which the TAMKO Products are
installed.
“Railing Products” means MARQUEE Railing
and TAM-RAIL

®

Railing System.

“TAMKO” means TAMKO Building Products, Inc.
“TAMKO Products” means EverGrain

Decking, EverGrain
Fasteners, EG 1

®

Composite Deck Screws, EverGrain® Composite

Envision

®

Decking, EverClip™ Hidden

•2•

3 Hidden Fasteners, EverGrain®

®

System

®

Envision®

Deck Screws, MARQUEE Railing and TAM-RAIL Railing.
“Term” means the period of time this Limited Warranty
lasts. The Term begins on the date of Purchase and
continues, unless sooner terminated, for the applicable
period as listed in Table 1.

TABLE 1

Product Term Full Start Period

EVERGRAIN ENVISION Decking 20 Years 5 Years

EVERGRAIN Decking 20 Years 5 Years

EVERCLIP Hidden Fasteners 20 Years None

EG 1

•2•3 Hidden Fasteners 15 Years None

EVERGRAIN ENVISION Composite Deck Screws 20 Years None

EVERGRAIN Composite Deck Screws 20 Years None

MARQUEE Railing 25 Years 5 Years

TAM-RAIL Railing System 25 Years 5 Years

“You” or “Your” means either the Owner or the Purchaser.
Notification to TAMKO: The Owner must notify TAMKO of

any claims under this Limited Warranty by calling 1-800-
441-7190 or by certified mail at P.O. Box 1404; Joplin,
Missouri 64802-1404 within thirty (30) days following
discovery of a problem. If You fail to notify TAMKO as
provided herein, all obligations of TAMKO under this
Limited Warranty and all applicable implied warranties
and conditions shall terminate. Notice to your contractor,
dealer or home builder is NOT notice to TAMKO.
Right of Inspection and Claim Processing: TAMKO
shall have a reasonable time after notification to process
a claim. The Owner shall provide TAMKO with reasonable
access to the TAMKO Products for purposes of inspection.
If requested by TAMKO, the Owner must complete and
deliver to TAMKO, at the Owner’s expense, a warranty
questionnaire, photographs of the TAMKO Products,
proof of Purchase of the TAMKO Product, an estimate
to replace or repair the affected area, and samples of
the TAMKO Products. If reasonable access is denied
or made subject to unreasonable conditions by the
Owner, or if the Owner fails or refuses to cooperate in
TAMKO’s investigation of the claim (such as by failing to
provide samples of the affected TAMKO Products, proof
of Purchase, photographs, estimate, or a completed

warranty questionnaire), TAMKO’s obligation under this
Limited Warranty shall immediately terminate. If TAMKO
determines there are manufacturing defects covered by
this Limited Warranty, TAMKO will have a reasonable time
after receipt of notification to process the Owner’s claim.
Transferability: This Limited Warranty may be transferred
ONE time, subject to the following provisions:

1. Five Year Transfer Period: The Owner may transfer this
Limited Warranty one (1) time during the first five (5) years
of the Term to a Purchaser of the real estate upon which
the TAMKO Products are installed.

2. How to Transfer: The transfer must occur
simultaneously with the sale of the real estate. The Owner
must provide TAMKO with written notice within thirty (30)
days after the transfer. The written notice must be mailed
by certified mail to TAMKO; Attn: Warranty Services Dept.,
P.O. Box 1404, Joplin, MO 64802-1404. The written notice
must include the names of the Owner and the Purchaser,
the address of the real estate upon which the TAMKO
Products are installed, a list of the TAMKO Products and
the date of their installation, and the date of the transfer.

3. No Other Transfer Permitted: Except for one transfer
to a Purchaser as stated above, this Limited Warranty
may not be sold, assigned or transferred in any manner
whatsoever. Neither a Purchaser nor any other person or

entity may transfer this Limited Warranty. Except as set

1 inch

forth in this paragraph, any assignment, sale or transfer
of this Limited Warranty or the real estate on which the
TAMKO Products are installed shall immediately terminate
all liability of TAMKO, all warranties contained herein
or hereunder and any applicable implied warranties,
including warranties or conditions of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose.
Important to Remember: Determination of the suitability
and safety of any particular use or application of TAMKO
Products is solely the responsibility of the Owner.
The Owner should consult local building and safety codes
for specific requirements. TAMKO is not responsible for: (1)
the cost of labor for installing replacement products except
during the Full Start Period; (2) the cost of any materials
(other than the replacement TAMKO Products as provided
herein) including, without limitation, sub-structure,
supporting structure, etc; or (3) the cost of removing or
disposing of TAMKO Products or other materials which
are to be replaced. Replacement TAMKO Products will
be warranted only for the remainder of the original Term.
Tender of payment of the cost of replacement TAMKO
Products shall terminate all liability of TAMKO under this
Limited Warranty and all applicable implied warranties.

TAMKO Full Start Period: If, during the Full Start
Period, TAMKO Products that have been installed in
strict accordance with TAMKO’s application instructions
(available at evergrain.com, tam-rail.com or tamko.
com or by calling 1-800-641-4691) are determined to
have excessive degradation, split, checked, splintered
or suffered termite damage as a direct result of a
manufacturing defect, TAMKO will provide the Owner
the cost of replacement TAMKO Products for those
determined to be defective and the reasonable cost of
their installation, according to the terms of this Limited
Warranty. This is TAMKO’s maximum obligation during the
Full Start Period.
After TAMKO’s Full Start Period (and for TAMKO Products
with No Full Start Period): if, after the end of the Full
Start Period (and for TAMKO Products with no Full Start
Period), TAMKO Products that have been installed in strict
accordance with TAMKO’s application instructions are
determined to have excessive degradation, split, checked,
splintered or suffered termite damage as a direct result of
a manufacturing defect, TAMKO’s obligation is limited to
providing the Owner with the cost of a prorated portion of
the replacement TAMKO Products for those determined
to be defective. The quantity of the replacement product
will be prorated over the Term of this Limited Warranty.

This is TAMKO’s maximum obligation after the end of the
Full Start Period. TAMKO is not responsible for the cost of
any labor after the end of the Full Start Period. Proration
shall be determined by dividing the number of months
remaining in the Term by the total number of months of
the Term. For example, if TAMKO is notified of a limited
warranty claim at a time when 80 months remain on the
Term in a 240-month Term, TAMKO’s maximum obligation
is to provide the cost for one-third of the replacement
product. The remaining cost shall be the responsibility of
the Owner.

20-Year Stain Resistance Limited Warranty for
EverGrain Envision Deck Boards: EverGrain Envision

Deck Boards are also covered by a 20-year Stain
Resistance Limited Warranty. No other TAMKO Products
are covered by the Stain Resistance Limited Warranty.
Claims for EverGrain Envision Deck Boards that become
permanently stained from spills of food and beverage items
including mustard, ketchup, barbeque sauce, canola oil,
tea, coffee, wine, fruit punch and carbonated soda drinks
will be processed in accordance with the sections entitled
Full Start Period or after the Full Start Period, whichever
is applicable, provided the Owner has first: (1) promptly
after the spill, attempted to clean the affected area of the
boards by using the cleaning procedures described in

TAMKO’s written care and cleaning instructions (available
at tamko.com or evergrain.com); and (2) if, after promptly
cleaning a spill the stain remains unreasonably visible,
the Owner must have the affected area cleaned by a
professional deck cleaner at the Owner’s expense within
one week after the spill; and (3) if, after completing steps
(1) and (2), the stain still remains unreasonably visible, the
Owner must notify TAMKO within thirty (30) days after the
professional cleaning is completed.
TAMKO does not warrant EverGrain Envision Deck Boards
or any other TAMKO Products to be stain proof, and does
not provide warranty coverage for food or beverages
which are not properly and promptly cleaned as provided
in TAMKO’s written care and cleaning instructions, or for
any staining or damage to the EverGrain Envision Deck
Boards caused by abrasive compounds, mold, mildew,
paints or stains, solvents, metallic rust, or other non-food
or non-beverage substances, including, but not limited to,
biocides, fungicides, insect repellent, insecticides, plant
foods or bactericides, motor oil and suntan/sunscreen
lotions.
Exclusions from Coverage: TAMKO Products located
in higher-traffic areas may show wear earlier than other
areas. Dragging objects across the Decking Products
or Railing Products may cause surface scratches. Color

variation occurs naturally in the manufacturing process

1 inch

and, as with natural lumber, should be expected. Surface
wear, scratches, minor degradation and color variation are
not defects and are excluded from coverage under this
Limited Warranty. In addition, TAMKO shall not be liable
under any circumstances and shall have no obligation for:

1. TAMKO Products not installed in strict accordance with
TAMKO’s written application instructions.

2. Use of TAMKO Products in applications not permitted by
applicable building codes.

3. Damage to any building or supporting structure, either
exterior or interior, or any property contained therein or for
injuries or damages of any kind whatsoever.

4. The cost of removal, reinstallation or disposal of any
TAMKO Products, or for any costs associated with such,
including labor, freight or taxes, unless otherwise stated in
this Limited Warranty.

5. Variations in uniformity of color, variations or natural
changes in color, weathering, color fading and natural
efflorescing.

6. Staining or discoloration due to foreign substances
including, but not limited to food, beverages, dirt, oil,
grease and chemicals found in cleaners not approved for
use in TAMKO’s written care and cleaning instructions (see
20-Year Stain Resistance Limited Warranty for exceptions

to this exclusion for EverGrain Envision Decking).

7. Environmental conditions including, but not limited to,
air pollution, mold and mildew.

8. Damages resulting from Acts of God (including, but
without limitation, lightning, wind, hurricane, tornado, hail,
flooding or other violent storm or casualty).

9. Damage caused by movement, distortion, collapse or
settling of the ground, building or supporting structure.

10. Heat damage caused by sources including, without
limitation, fire, Low-E glass and other enhanced or
concentrated solar reflectivity, or from any other heat
source.

11. Damage caused by improper handling, shipment and/
or storage.

12. Damage caused by neglect, abuse, misuse or
improper upkeep and maintenance.

13. Damage caused by factors that are beyond the
reasonable control of TAMKO. The serviceable life of the
TAMKO Products is affected by several factors, such as
quality of installation, maintenance and normal wear and
tear. These are all factors beyond TAMKO’s control and for
which TAMKO makes no warranty.
NO REPRESENTATIVE, EMPLOYEE OR OTHER AGENT
OF TAMKO, OR ANY PERSON OTHER THAN TAMKO’S
PRESIDENT, HAS AUTHORITY TO ASSUME FOR TAMKO ANY

ADDITIONAL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY IN CONNECTION
WITH THE PRODUCTS EXCEPT AS DESCRIBED HEREIN.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES TO TAMKO PRODUCTS
PURCHASED ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 30, 2014, AND
SUPERCEDES ALL PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED WARRANTIES
FOR SUCH PRODUCTS. THIS FORM IS NOT TO BE COPIED
OR REPRODUCED IN ANY MANNER.
The terms and conditions of the Limited Warranty for
TAMKO Products may change periodically. The Limited
Warranty set forth above was the Limited Warranty
offered by TAMKO at the date of printing. ONLY the
Limited Warranty OFFERED by TAMKO at the time of
YOUR purchase of the TAMKO Product shall apply. Consult
TAMKO’s website at tamko.com for current Limited
Warranty information.

©2015 TAMKO Building Products, Inc.
TAMKO, Envision, EverGrain, Marquee Railing and
Tam-Rail are registered trademarks and EverClip is a
trademark of TAMKO Building Products, Inc. Information
included in this Limited Warranty was current at time of
printing. To obtain a copy of the most current version of
this Limited Warranty, visit us online at tamko.com or
call us at 800-641-4691.

Installation Instructions: Printed installation
instructions for TAMKO EVERGRAIN ENVISION Decking,
EVERGRAIN Decking, EVERCLIP Hidden Fasteners,

•2•3 Hidden Fasteners, EVERGRAIN ENVISION

EG 1
Composite Deck Screws, EVERGRAIN Composite
Deck Screws, MARQUEE Railing and TAM-RAIL Railing
Systems are available upon request.
Call 1-800-641-4691 or visit one of our web sites at
tamko.com, evergrain.com or tam-rail.com