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Writer's pictureSimon Thomas

Why your Sub Structure is Critical to the life of your deck.

Updated: Apr 2, 2020

The bones of your Trex composite deck is the sub structure or stud. Spacing of joists TrexProtect Joist tape and Composite posts all add up to a long life decking project along with graded timber.



Have you asked your contractor about the build?

So you have had your quotes and one company is £900 cheaper Bargain! or is it ? What Timber are they using? how will they protect the joists ? how will they prevent post rot?


Tip:

Always ask for a run down of the sub structure and components.




What do I ask ?:

  1. What grade is the timber

  2. Do you treat cut ends

  3. Do you use joist tape

  4. Do you use composite posts

  5. What gauge fixings will be used

  6. #simonthomascarpentry#trexdeckingswansea#compositedeckingswansea

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