DecoPost™ Cover is our aluminium post wrap system that offers long-lasting durability for covering structural beams and posts. The following installation guide outlines a range of installation techniques. If you require further assistance, please contact us.
WARNING:
Care and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be worn at all times when handling DecoPost™ products. Failure to do so risks potential serious injury, disablement or death. Simultaneously, ensure workspace is clean and free from dust, sawdust, metal fines and/or shavings. Processing of posts in areas with excessive dust, sawdust, metal dines and/or shavings risks potential damage to the finished surface.
Fixing Application Requirements
When fixing DecoPost™ to the wall, fixings should be used every 450mm for cyclonic applications or every 600mm for non-cyclonic applications. 30mm x 10G Self Tapping Panhead or Button Head screws (galvanised or stainless steel) shall be used in all circumstances.
Important Information
All DecoPost™ posts are supplied in 6.5m lengths. As part of the manufacturing process, the first 10mm of both ends of the extrusion are taped and not imaged, therefore each post will need to be trimmed by 15mm on each end to remove the tape and provide a clean finish. After the removal of each end, the useable length is 6.45m.
150x150mm
Post Trim
The Post Trim offers seamless edging around the top and bottom of the posts to hide any fixings or uneven surfaces. The Post Trim is our QuickClick batten system, available in 25mm, 40mm and 50mm widths for a variety of edging looks.
As part of DECO’s commitment to compliant building products, the DecoPost™ system has been designed to meet Australia’s stringent building standards. The DecoPost™ Cover been tested to and passed the following standards.
AS1530.1
Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures – Combustibility test for materials.
AS 1530.3
Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures – Simultaneous determination of ignitability, flame propagation, heat release and smoke release.
AS3837
Method of test for heat and smoke release rates for materials and products using an oxygen consumption calorimeter.
Screws/Rivets
Metal Support – Colour matched pop rivets or self
drilling TEK screws.
Wood Support – Counter sunk screws with stem.
Sealant/Adhesive
DECO recommends the use of high-quality sealant and adhesives.
Impact Driver
A high-quality Impact Driver with an appropriate driver bit is recommended for fixing all extrusions to the building structure.
Mitre Saw
A high-quality Mitre Saw equipped with an aluminium cutting blade is recommended for cutting the posts to length and trimming the ends.
Clamps
High-quality clamps with a minimum 130mm or 195mm span (depending on the size of the Post Cover) may be needed to assist in snapping the Post Cover together.
Doubled-sided Tape
A high-quality double-sided tape may be required to perform an adhesive fix.