For a classic timber-look slat fence, gate or screen designed with Australian conditions in mind, look no further than DecoSlat. 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 DecoSlat® 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 slats in areas with excessive dust, sawdust, metal dines and/or shavings risks potential damage to the finished surface.
Preparation:
To ensure a straight, consistent and parallel installation, it is strongly recommended that a level is used to position each channel/slat throughout the installation. High quality packers are also recommended to space out the gaps between each slat during installation.
Installation Surface:
When installing DecoSlat®, care should be taken to prepare the installation surface adequately to ensure that it is fit for the intended purpose. The surface should also be clean and flat, and preparations (such as backing colour) should be applied before the installation of DecoSlat® products.
Supporting Structure and Fixing:
Before installing any DecoSlat® products, the supporting structure should be assessed to ensure that it is structurally sound and able to support live and dead loads of the DecoSlat® products that are to be installed. DECO recommends that users contact a certified engineer to assess the supporting structure and fixings required when installing DecoSlat®, especially in high-wind and high-risk areas.
Important Information
All DecoSlat® and accessories 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 slat 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.
DecoSlat Options
The profiles shown are our most popular standard sizes. To find out more about other sizes available in our DecoSlat range, please contact your DECO representative.
65x16mm
38x16mm
75x16mm
50x10mm
DecoSlat Options
The profiles shown are our most popular standard sizes. To find out more about other sizes available in our DecoSlat range, please contact your DECO representative.
65x16mm Self-mating
50x10mm Cover
ANG2520 - 25x20mm Angle
Angles can be installed and used for a wide variety of applications, including as a support when installing DecoSlat profiles. Angles are available in numerous sizes; please discuss the options with your DECO representative.DC01 - 20x20mm Channel
The Channel is used to fix to existing posts or structures, and to support and fix the slats.DC02 - 20x25mm Concealed Channel
The Concealed Channel is used to fix to existing posts or structures, and to support and fix the slats while covering unsightly screws. It must be used with DC-DC03.DC03 - 20x25mm Concealed Channel Cover
The Concealed Channel Cover is used to cover all unsightly screws. It must be used with DC-DC02.FS01 - 50mm Internal Foot Stake
The internal foot stake is used for fixing standard 50 x 50 posts into concrete while hiding the whole foot stake.FS02 - 50mm Visible Base Foot Stake
The visible base foot stake is used for fixing a standard50 x 50 posts into concrete while the brim of the base is visible.DC-65IFS - 65mm Internal Foot Stake
Internal foot stake is used for fixing standard 65 x 65 posts into concrete while hiding the whole foot stake.PR01 - Pop Rivet
Colour matched pop rivets provide an aesthetic finish fora channel or angle.Colour Matched Cast End Cap
Available in:
DC-ECC5010: 50mm x 10mm
DC-ECC6516: 65mm x 16mm
DC-ECC9016: 90mm x 16mm
For further information please contact your DECO representative.
Black Plastic End Cap
Available in
DC-ECB5050: 50mm x 50mm
DC-ECB6565: 65mm x 65mm
DC-ECB6516: 65mm x 16mm
For further information please contact your DECO representative.
Colour Matched Press Fit End Cap
Available for all profiles.
Two-Piece Channel and End Cap- DC-ECBDC (Black Plastic)
Specific end cap designed for DC-02 & DC-03 20 x 25 Concealed channel.
All testing has been done using the detail provided in this installation guide and in order to claim the performances set out here within, the detail in this guide must be followed.
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.
AS 3837-G1
Method of test for heat and smoke release rates for materials and products using an oxygen consumption calorimeter.
NCC COMPLIANT – NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Volume 1 – Clause C.1.12 – Combustibility of Materials (No Amendment in NCC 2016).
AS 3715
Performance testing for thermoset powder coatings applied to aluminium intended for exterior architectural applications.
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 boards to length and trimming the boardends.
Table Saw
A high-quality Table Saw is recommended for ripping the final (top) board to the correct dimension for finishing of the installation.