Technical / Installation

 Starter Board

•  The first board laid on your new deck is referred to as a starter board. Oztuff “C” clips  allow you to accommodate the required 10mm distance from the wall/structure. 

 

Hidden Fixing

• The Oztuff boards are designed to be used with Our ABS Plastic or  Stainless Steel Hidden Clipping Systems.. The clips will guarantee a consistent gap between the edges of the boards. Each floor joist requires 1 clip per board.
• When joining boards using a Butt join, a double side by side joist is required. Fitting a clip on each joist.

 

 Fascia

• Using the Oztuff fascia is an ideal way of finishing the edges of your new deck. Pre drilling of the fascia is required prior to fastening.
• Oztuff Fascia is available with a brushed finished in all decking colours. 

 

Breaker Board

• The breaker board method of joining is recommended on long spans instead of butt joining. Using a breaker board will allow for additional board movement. 

 

Gapping Requirements

 

Between Boards – Side by Side	3mm
Board End to Solid Structure	10mm
Against Wall –  Parallel	10mm
End to End Butt join – Cold Day	7mm
End to End Butt join – Hot Day	5mm
Butt Join to Breaker Board	5mm

 

 

 

Maximum Joist Distance Must Not Exceed;

Hollow Profile boards – 350mm Centres for Domestic.

 

Solid Profile boards  – 400mm – 450mm Centres for Domestic.

350mm – 400mm Centres for Commercial / High traffic areas. 

 

 

Butt joins MUST be installed over a double joist to allow for the correct installation of the hidden fixing system.