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Application

Suitable for use in urban environments including boardwalks, balconies, bridges, hotels, restaurants, pubs, retail outlets and offices.

Description

An inclusive, sustainable, anti-slip timber decking with a smooth profile and using a slightly less abrasive grit to provide a more even surface for everyone including wheelchair users.


Feature and benefits:

  • Smooth profiled boards.
  • 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, anti-slip inserts in a white coloured flint.

Shape

Rectangle

Width

120 mm

145 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

General requirements

Timber sourcing.

Species

European redwood.

Profile

Smooth.

Finished size

-

Section

28 x 120 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

Special order.

28 x 145 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

Standard.

34 x 120 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

Special order.

34 x 145 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

Standard.

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 fresh water. Permanently exposed to wetting and/or providing exterior structural support.

Manufacturer guidance

To BS 8417.

Fire-retardant treatment

Not required.

Required.

Manufacturer guidance

To BS EN 13501-1.

Execution

Treated timber.

Inserts

Two white flint inserts.

StrengthGrade

C16.

Guidance for specification option:

C16 – 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.

Accessories/ Other requirements

Guidance for specification option:

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

Slip resistance value - dry (minimum)

73.

Slip resistance value – water wet (minimum)

61.

Maximum live load

5 kN/m².

Manufacturer guidance

To BS 5268.

Load

1.4 kN.

Manufacturer guidance

Point load to BS 5268.

Deflection

3 mm.

Manufacturer guidance

Maximum.

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