Deck-Max™ Decking can only be used in conjunction with the Deck-Max™ "Pro Biscuit". This biscuit is designed to the profile.
- Deck-Max™ decking and fixings are protected by Patents and licenses.
- Profile - The unique profile is enginered for strength, gap settings and ease of installation.
Deck-Max™ can provide resellers lists of very specific companies that can produce Deck-Max™ decking under license – this ensures the protection of brand and most importantly assurance that when you buy Deck-Max™ it is genuine and not an unlicensed provider. If you are not sure of the authenticity of the supplier please email or call Deck-Max for verification. GO TO CONTACT US >>
- Deck-Max™ decking can only be supplied by Licensed timber merchants and profilers.
- Deck-Max™ does not sell regular ungrooved decking - but can refer you to a local recommended supplier.
Note: All measurements and quantities are subject to your order quantities and may vary from pack to pack. At time of ordering YOU will confirm all actual quantities and be sure the goods sent are precisely as promised.
Ask your supplier/stockist to check your quantities in particular if you are quoting; they are their to help you.
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Timber Decking Material
- Timber Species available in most regions are:
- Merbau - Spotted Gum - Red Mahogony
- As you would know their are many timbers available around the country and the three chosen above are selected simply because they are outstanding timbers and will perform extremely well in the application of decking.
- Timber sizes available:
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- 86mm x 19mm / 90mm x 19mm / 110mm x 19mm / 135mm x 19mm
The size [width] and species varies as some timbers like Spotted Gum are cut at 86mm wide whereas Merbau would be 90mm wide. Just ask your local Deck-Max™ supplier.
Choose the timber carefully as timber can be very unstable if it is not dried correctly, Be sure it is supplied with a moisture content that is suitable for your local environment. Ambient Measure.
If you are in doubt ATFA [Australian Timber Flooring Association] will provide guide lines OR just contact Deck-Max for recommendations.
Only choose Hardwoods.
Choose the substructure of choice – Pine [A.C.Q. & C.C.A.] – Hardwood – Metal
Decking Preparation
- Deck-Max™ Pro Biscuit – Only buy board from Deck-Max™ licensed timber supplier with the correct specifications.
- The Deck-Max™ Original Biscuit – This can also be pre grooved and/or the board is prepared by preparing a lateral cut to both sides with a standard biscuit cutter. Run a test sample cut prior to preparation of timber.
- An exterior construction adhesive (Bostik ULTRASET SF) must be laid on top of the joist prior to fixing the board. Go To Specifications.
The moisture content of a floor must be assessed, because if the moisture content is outside allowable limits, there is a greater probability of cupping. crowning or twisting. Where possible, moisture readings should be checked and recorded on both the top and bottom surfaces and these readings should be checked and recorded on both the top and bottom surfaces and these readings should vary by less than 3%. Moisture readings should be taken and recorded in at least four places in each deck area and should include areas near walls as well as the centre of each deck. A variance of less than 1% between readings is desired and the mean of readings should correlate to the mean EMC for the situation.
Where the recent history of the boards or the acclimatisation practices are unknown, the moisture contents of the boards should be compared to that of other timber components used in the same building, eg: joists, bearers, skirting, door frames, etc. This procedure can also be used to aid in establishing the moisture content of timbers such as brushbox, for which moisture readings made with electrical resistance metres can be unreliable due to extractives contained in the timbers which can influence conductivity.
Many dwellings are bricked in underneath and a lack of sufficient ventilation can result in high humidities in the sub-deck space. This may result in excessive expansion and cupping of floor boards.
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