VORO Installation Basics
VORO works much like wood. These are the basics to plan for before you build.
1. Plan the frame
Size joists, beams and posts from the VORO span tables for your loads, joist spacing and design temperature. Layouts the tables do not cover need a design by a licensed engineer. Confirm your plan with your building official before you start.
2. Saltwater environments
VORO has no wood fiber to rot and no steel in the member to rust, and it was tested against brine and saltwater. For docks, piers and coastal decks, use fasteners and hardware rated for saltwater exposure. See deck framing for coastal and humid climates.
3. Cut and drill
- VORO is cut and drilled with common job-site tools. Use diamond-grit or carbide-tipped blades and drill bits.
- Measure twice: a cut member cannot be stretched.
4. Stay safe
As with any fiberglass product, cutting makes fine dust. Wear eye protection, a dust mask and gloves, and cut in a ventilated area.
5. Fasteners and connections
Connections are where a frame succeeds or fails. Contact us for VORO's fastener and connection recommendations before you build, and use hardware rated for your exposure, especially near saltwater or pools.
Questions?
See the FAQ and the technical specs, or email sales@voro-usa.com.
More guides: Deck Framing Options Compared · Fiberglass Deck Joists, Explained · Deck Framing for Coastal & Humid Climates · Become a VORO Dealer
This guide is general information, not engineering advice or a warranty. Product values are typical results from manufacturer testing. Structural work should be designed or reviewed by a licensed professional and must meet local building codes.