Many people buy or import WPC decking(orCapped composite decking), Sometime they want to install or build the decking by themselves,then they will go to see some video or article tutorials. This article is a synthesis of our experience in installation for How to lay composite d...
and the composite boards do not need to be pre-treated. It may be difficult to find paint that matches the color of the boards. So you may have to settle for a close but not exact match.
You can choose your decking from the various styles and colors that are available on the market, but although composite materials do not require a lot of maintenance, they do need some upkeep. For a start, the deck should be scrubbed and swept free from dirt occasionally. The material can ...
Let deck boards acclimate:To avoid shrinkage issues after installation, acclimate your composite decking materials to their future environment at least two days before construction. When acclimating materials, it’s important to lay them on a flat and even surface. Placing composite products on dirt ...
Test your screws.To install a composite deck, you must use screws specifically designed for composite deck boards. You don’t want to start laying your deck boards and find out that the screws you’re using are destroying your decking. To avoid this situation, test a few screws on a piece...
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Decking Installation How to Install Composite Decking for the Perfect, Long-Lasting Outdoor Space Decking Installation Deck Board Spacing Guide: How to Properly Space & Stagger Deck Boards Spacing between deck boards provides several critical functions, such as drainage & drying. Learn how to space ...
Decking boards Bearers Joists If you’re building an elevated deck, you’ll need to install a handrail and stairs for safety purposes. When creating the deck plan, mark the area with stakes or paint. This process of setting out the site gives you the right dimensions to make a rectangle ...
Floating decks are easy to build and do not take long. If you have help and have all your tools ready first thing in the morning, you can have your floating deck up before dark. We recommend that you use low-maintenancecomposite decking boardswith matching hidden fasteners. Composite decking...
Stair treads are the horizontal boards that you step on. Stair treads may be made of a single 2x12 but typically have two decking boards — usually 2x6s or 1x6s. The stringers must be spaced properly to support the size of the board selected for the treads. A stringer is a wide boar...