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FAQ's

  • Deck-Max hold Patents and enforces protection.
  • Do not accept copies or products that represent themselves as Deck-Max.
  • Deck-Max™ biscuits are made in Australia and the company is fully Australian owned.
  • Deck-Max™ is a registered trade mark.
  • Deck-Max™  holds all intellectual property rights associated with this proprietary system.
  • Deck-Max retains copyright to all it’s literature, web, print and photo’s.

Note: Always use the BUILDING standards AND CODES for Construction, timber moisture content, tolerances and timber grades for outdoor decking guidelines. Always be sure the gaps set are suitable to the application and location

What is the difference from DECK-MAX biscuit to normal carpenters fixing?

  • The biggest difference is we do not nail through the board into the joist, by doing this it eliminates splitting and cracking of boards PLUS this allows for sanding after deck is fitted, as in most cases the hole preperation is not pre drilled hence the stress. FOR MORE>>

HOW TO CHOOSE THE CORRECT BISCUIT

The "Original Biscuit "

  • Suitable for cutting groove with biscuit cutter
  • Can be pre grooved - however if you were to get pre grooving done then GO to Deck-Max "Pro Biscuit" faster and easier.
  • The original biscuit is perfect for decking boards that are not or cannot get pre grooved.
  • The cut dimensions off the bottom of the board are the same for any thickness of decking.
"Original Biscuit" "Pro Biscuit"

The "Pro Biscuit"

  • Can only be used with pre grooved decking. 
  • groove cannot be cut with a biscuit cutter
  • This biscuit has become The No. 1 Choice of Trade customers who can access this patented biscuit and special profile that can only be done by Deck-Max licensed timber profilers.
  • This joiner biscuit is unique to Deck-max and is simply the strongest joining mechanism that has being used for 30 odd years.
  • Prepared with a 4 mm biscuit cutter or Lamello cutter.

How much time does it take?

  • Time is relevant to your choice of Timber, fixings and in particular the skill level of the installer. Time lines also depend on the layout of the deck area, and more importantly how many men are on the job working and how  FOR MORE>>

Does the groove hold water? 

  • NO – the grooved cut in the side of the board does not retain water.
  • Deck-Max has followed up on this particular question and a quote from FOR MORE>> 

What gap can I leave between the decking boards?

  • When determining the gap you require between the decking boards always think about the following:
  1. What gap do I have under the deck for good air flow
  2. Is the timber Kiln Dried?
  3. What is the moisture content of the decking?
  4. What are the tolerances of the timber species you have chosen – how much will it  move?
  5. Am I in a fire rated zone that may have local council specifications for this setting.
  6. How much will the Deck-Max biscuit take? – from a minimum of 3mm up to 6mm.

How do I fix the first board and the last board? 

  • When starting the decking Start from the wall and work out. Choose a good straight stick of timber as this will be set FOR MORE>>

Do we need to change the construction process to use Deck-Max™?

  • Deck-Max™ as a fixing system and does not require any changes to the structure.
  • The sub-structure should be built as per the normal building code for your particular job.
  • The Deck-Max fixing simply allows you to fix the board in a secret fashion and have no nail heads or screw heads on the top surface of your deck.

Can the Deck-Max fixing be used on composite boards?

  • Yes – The composite boards can be fixed with the Deck-Max system. {check manufacturers specifications}. The lateral biscuit cut is prepared the same way and the screw remains the fixing into the floor joist.  

Should I apply adhesive under boards?

How long will the biscuit last?

  • Deck-Max provide a 7 year builders warranty for the biscuit and By using Deck-Max™ fixing you will obtain a truly long life fixing. The most important question is have you chosen the best   timber for the application and has the substructure being built to the building code of practice.
  • The biscuit is fixed with a proprietary screw designed and engineered by Deck-Max™ FOR MORE>>

What screws do I use?

  • You must use the manufacturers specified screws only. The screw is included in the purchase of the Deck-Max™ biscuit.
  • We have a several fixings available – all we need to know is what material are the joist; 
  • The screw you choose will have its own specific fixing requirements, but most of all the selection we offer is part of the proprietary system designed to self drill; FOR MORE>>

How do I start & finish the deck with Deck-Max?

  • Choose the straightest long stick of timber and decide to start either at the wall / house or from the outside edge and work back – Once decided set a string line parallel to the finishing point and set your first board.

How do I calculate quantities?

  • What Spacing are the floor joist centers, What Size are the decking boards. Then simply phone our distributors or head office and we will calculate the quantities for your job. Contact us >>
  • As a guide – we have three pack sizes  Kit No. 5, Kit No. 10 & Kit No. 30 each number 5, 10 & 30 represents close to square metre quantities – If you have 130mm wide decking and you have 28m2 then a Kit number 30 will work.

NOTE: please check to see if any steps are included and any other areas like seats, step risers etc. are in the design.

What timber should I use?

  • Only use hardwood rated for outdoor timber decking class 1 & class 2    
  • Only use hardwoods with specific local moisture content – get FOR MORE>> 
  • Deck-Max™ accepts no liability for timber failure, no certificates, incorrect installation, failure to follow manufacturers specifications.FOR MORE>>
  • Do not use soft wood or pine decking

 

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