What is Q deck decking?
What is Q deck decking?
Q-Deck York style decking is made from high quality certified softwood. Its finished size after machining is 33 x 120mm and is a reversible profile. Using the smooth face up gives a more classic contemporary look and actually proves easier to maintain.
What gap should you leave between decking boards?
1/4 to 1/8 inch
Proper Gap between Decking Boards When installing decking boards, make sure to leave 1/4 to 1/8 inch gaps in between them. This gap will make sure that the decking can breathe, have sufficient drainage, and make it easier to clean. For the gaps, you can use different tools to help you.
What thickness are decking boards?
NOTE: Standard boards are often called a 5/4 board when referring to traditional lumber, which means the actual thickness is typically somewhere between 1” and 1 ¼”. Thicker boards are often called a 2 x 6 when referring to traditional lumber, which means the actual thickness is somewhere between 1.2” and 1.5”.
Why do decking boards have grooves?
Deck boards with grooves are designed to channel water away from the deck. To help with drainage, they should be fitted with a slight tilt in the direction of the grooves. Some people choose to put the grooved or reeded side face down to allow for airflow underneath the boards to prevent a build up of moisture.
Can I use 1×6 for deck boards?
Width of material: We recommend only 1×4, 5/4×4 or narrower boards. Never use 1×6 or 5/4×6 material in close to ground applications. Spacing between boards: You must allow space for your deck boards to expand when they take on moisture, as they will inevitably do when exposed to wet weather, rain or high humidity.
Can I use 2×6 for deck boards?
Wood decking is commonly available in 2×6 and 5/4 x 6 profiles. 5/4 x 6 is produced specifically for decking and is milled with a radius edge or bull nose. 2×6 is thicker and is stronger, but is also more expensive. Spacing between deck boards provide a few critical functions.
Do deck boards shrink or expand?
Any type of decking board will expand and shrink, whether it’s wood, plastic, or composites. However, they don’t change in size as much as wood or plastic. Wood fibres hold the shape when the composite undergoes thermal expansion, while the plastic fibres do the same when moisture is involved.
Can you use decking boards upside down?
It is entirely up to you whether you lay the boards grooved side up or down but, there are a few things you should bear in mind. Deck boards with grooves are designed to channel water away from the deck. To help with drainage, they should be fitted with a slight tilt in the direction of the grooves.
