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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. 

"C" Clip
Starter Board
 

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.

Hidden Clip System
Double Joists
 

 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. 

Fascia

 

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. 

BBOARD

 

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.

butt joins must be installed on double joists.

Installation is the same for both  Stainless Steel & Plastic Clips Systems
Only solid profile boards are suitable for commercial applications.
 
Please allow a fall on your deck to help prevent pooling and/or water staining.
 
Recommended  300mm clearance from natural ground level (soil) to prevent distortion and cupping.
Decking can be laid on concrete less than 300mm clearance if drainage is adequate.

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