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Application

  • Suitable for all decks where there is public access or where there is an anticipated high level of pedestrian traffic.
  • Recommended for all stairs and ramps.

Description

Anti-slip timber decking available in either a castellated or smooth profile using resin-based aggregate inserts injected into the deck board grooves.


Feature and benefits:

  • If smooth boards are required, grooves are specifically machined into the boards to receive the inserts.
  • Visually assessed to BS 4978 in line with the grading requirements of BS EN 14081 and are graded to European Strength Class C16 or C24.
  • Preservative treated with Naturewood to Use Class 3 as standard in accordance with BS 8417 to achieve a 30-year desired service life.
  • Exceeds the HSE’s minimum slip resistant requirements.
  • Full FSC and PEFC chain of custody.
  • TDCA DeckMark Plus performance rated product.
  • UKCA Marked.

General information

Color

Green

Material

Wood

Guidance for specification option:

European redwood, resin based aggregate inserts.

Shape

Rectangle

Length

3600 mm

4200 mm

4800 mm

Width

145 mm

120 mm

Height

28 mm

34 mm

46 mm

68 mm

Uniclass

Pr_25_71_97_78 Softwood deck boardsPrimary

CAWS

Q55/380 Deck boards

Specification data - Softwood deck boards

Species

European redwood.

Profile

Grooved or smooth with anti-slip, insert strip.

Finished size

-

Section

28 x 145 mm.

34 x 145 mm

28 x 120 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

Special order.

34 x 120 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

Special order.

46 x 145 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

Special order.

68 x 145 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

Special order.

Length

3.6 m.

4.2 m.

4.8 m.

Finish as delivered

-

Preservative treatment

Preservative treated with Naturewood to Use Class 3.

Guidance for specification option:

External uncoated: above ground, exposed to frequent wetting.

Preservative treated with Naturewood to Use Class 4.

Guidance for specification option:

In ground contact or fully submerged in freshwater. Permanently exposed to wetting and/or providing exterior structural support.

Manufacturer guidance

To BS 8417.

Execution

Treated timber.

Inserts

Two.

Three.

Guidance for specification option:

For wet environments.

Manufacturer guidance

Grey bauxite inserts.

StrengthGrade

C16.

Guidance for specification option:

Suitable for most landscaping and commercial applications.

C24.

Guidance for specification option:

For applications where there may be higher loads or there is the need for wider joist centres.

Fire treatment (to BS EN 13501-1)

Not required.

Required.

Accessories/ Other requirements

Guidance for specification option:

Precision end trimming is available, consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements.

Type

Castellated.

Smooth.

Colour

Pale green.

Guidance for specification option:

Almost clear fading to a warm honey colour before eventually turning silver grey.

Slip resistance value - dry (minimum)

78.

Guidance for specification option:

Two inserts.

81.

Guidance for specification option:

Three inserts.

Manufacturer guidance

Pendulum test.

Slip resistance value – water wet (minimum)

63.

Guidance for specification option:

Two inserts.

69.

Guidance for specification option:

Three inserts.

Manufacturer guidance

Pendulum test.

Maximum live load

5 kN/m².

Guidance for specification option:

To BS 5268.

Deflection

3 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

To BS 5268.

Manufacturer guidance

Maximum.

Load

1.4 kN.

Guidance for specification option:

To BS 5268.

Manufacturer guidance

Point load.

Tolerances

±1 mm.

Manufacturer guidance

Manufacturing tolerances.

ServiceLifeDuration

30 year desired service life.

Options

All field cuts must be painted/ coated with a cut end preservative.

Fixings

316 Grade stainless steel deck screws – 10 g x 63 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

28 mm decking.

316 Grade stainless steel deck screws – 10 g x 75 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

34 mm decking.

316 Grade stainless steel deck screws – 12 g x 100 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

46 mm decking.

316 Grade stainless steel deck screws – 12 g x 150 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

68 mm decking.

Literature

Decking Brochure

Decking Brochure