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Tips & Advice For Composite Decking

Close-up Of Worker Using Drill To Install Composite Decking - Assured Composite

Tips & Advice

Plan your project

  • Use a minimum of 2 people to make the project easier
  • Plan all areas and think about what is trying to be achieved
  • Measure twice to ensure the correct measurements are taken before cutting any material
  • Ensure all working areas are clear and free from any obstacles to avoid damage or injury
  • Clear all vegetation where necessary to avoid unnecessary growth
  • Pre-drill holes where necessary to avoid splitting materials

Prepare for installation

  • Allow a 1% – 1.5% decline on concrete bases and subframes, runing away from a property to avoid water build up
  • Only leave a maximum 20mm deck board overhang
  • Double joist where deck boards meet for support
  • Use a clip on every joist for more strength
  • Allow expansion gaps where advised to avoid unnecessary repairs
  • Allow a minimum 25mm space under deck boards for ventilation
  • Always lay joists the opposite way to the deck boards apart from when picture framing or when creating a unique design

Recommended tools

  • Only use Assured fasteners and fixings with Assured products
  • Refer to manufacturers user manual before using tools if unsure

Safety first

  • Always wear safety equipment
  • Always have safety in mind
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