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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.
For more information and a step-by-step guide on cutting your lengths, visit ‘How to Cut DecoWood®’
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Available for all profiles.
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.
Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures – Combustibility test for materials.
Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures – Simultaneous determination of ignitability, flame propagation, heat release and smoke release.
Method of test for heat and smoke release rates for materials and products using an oxygen consumption calorimeter.
Volume 1 – Clause C.1.12 – Combustibility of Materials (No Amendment in NCC 2016).
Performance testing for thermoset powder coatings applied to aluminium intended for exterior architectural applications.
Deco recommends the use of high-quality sealant and adhesives.
A high-quality Impact Driver with an appropriate driver bit is recommended for fixing all extrusions to the building structure.
A high-quality Mitre Saw equipped with an aluminium cutting blade is recommended for cutting the boards to length and trimming the boardends.
A high-quality Table Saw is recommended for ripping the final (top) board to the correct dimension for finishing of the installation.