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Composite Decking Installation with INEX>MAXIDECK from UBIQ

INEX>MAXIDECK is a high performing cementitious composite decking material by UBIQ. Being the provider of light weight and sustainable products for the construction industry, nothing more than exceptional quality can be expected from all of the products they put on the market.

How to Install INEX>MAXIDECK by UBIQ

INEX>MAXIDECK is deemed as 'decking by the sheet'. Featuring a tongue and groove system in each decking board, installation has never been easier!

1. Plan the deck - planning includes measuring the surface area of the deck and preparing the joists and the desired coating system. UBIQ recommends that a slight fall away from the building should be considered in order for water to run off the surface. If the purchased INEX>MAXIDECK sheets are set aside to be used for future applications, it is important that they are stored lying down on a flat surface and fully covered in a well-ventilated dry space.

2. Coat all edges before fixing - a single first coat should be applied to all edges of the INEX>MAXIDECK prior to fixing. A brush should be utilised in order to ensure that the tongue and groove sides are completely coated and are allowed to dry off.

3. Fix the boards and touch up construction cuts - a 6mm bead of INEX>BOND should be applied to each joist and a 2mm to 3mm bead to the inside of the groove and then firmly push the tongue and groove together before fixing. A pre-drill and countersinking tool should be used as a part of the fixing process.

Be sure not to overdrive the screws as that may cause chipping of the surface. If grey or raw areas still appear on the sheets due to cuts or chipping, the first coat should be reapplied to the surfaces in order to achieve a flawless and seamless look once the fixing is complete.

4. Subsequent coats - the subsequent coats need to be applied within two weeks. If the temperature is below 10 degrees Celsius, apply it another time. The first coat may be applied using a foam roller or spray and can be laid off in the direction of the grooves with a brush. The second coat comprises of the selected stain and should be applied using a brush. Best results will be achieved if the coating is carefully applied while ensuring the coating is laid off in the direction of the board's grain.

It is recommended that a small area is tested with the coating to establish the rate of application suitable for the desired outcome, as well as referring to the relevant coating manufactures recommendation. Before coating, ensure that the boards are washed down using a stiff brush and plenty of water clean the surface thoroughly and allow to dry, this will help ensure the boards are clean, dry and dust-free. Screw heads should also be sealed with these subsequent coats.

Using INEX>MAXIDECK is Easy and Seamless

INEX>MAXIDECK can be treated, worked and cut according to preference. The thing that sets this product apart from the rest is impeccable timber look finish.

INEX>MAXIDECK is one a few products that are BAL-FZ compliant in agreement with AS3959-2009 construction of buildings in bushfire-prone zones. This is made possible by its no spacing application.

Each INEX>MAXIDECK composite decking board comes in a 2700mm x 600mm and has 5 groves cut into the board at 120mm centres, making it a flooring material that cuts the installation time by up to 80 percent! Because of this, seamless and stunning results can be achieved.

UBIQ continues to innovate and come up with products that promote sustainability and eco-friendliness. Because of this, more and more customers are choosing UBIQ as their prime supplier of building materials.

Learn more about INEX>MAXIDECK and other quality UBIQ products by heading over to www.ubiq.com.au now!

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