Boral Outdoor Decking Installation

Installation Method

Boral Decking is designed for bearers and joists that are structurally sound as per the Australian Standards AS1684 and AS1720 as well as the Building Code of Australia:

  • Decking should be nailed or screwed directly to hardwood bearers and joists
  • When used for fencing it can be screwed into timber or steel posts


To ensure regulations are met for post sizes, stress grades, bearers and joists spans and other structural elements pertaining to building a deck refer to Australian Standards AS1684: Residential Timber-Framed Construction and AS1720: Timber Structures - Design Methods. All building codes and Australian Standards need to be adhered to when building a deck. Check with a licensed builder, architect or engineer before building a deck.

Building a deck in bush-fire prone areas may require adherence to Australian Standard AS3959: Construction of Buildings in Bush Fire Prone Areas.

Check with the local council about relevant regulations. Detailed plans, as well as development and building approvals may be required depending on the scope of the deck.

Traditional indoor tongue and groove flooring must not be used for weather exposed decks.


Finishing

If timber decking is left exposed to the weather without being coated it will change to a silver grey colour. There are a number of finishing options for timber decks. To maintain colour and achieve maximum life from a Boral deck apply an appropriate sealing coat to the surface. The use of penetrating oil or a stain finish will help protect decking from the weather.

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Boral Outdoor Decking