CORE DECK Online

CORE DECK CLASSIC

COMPOSITE WOOD DECKING

CORE L andscape P roducts

www.core lp .co.uk

Our composite wood decking is a low maintenance alternative to real timber. All the beauty of wood but none of the hassle!

www.core lp .co.uk

0800 118 2278

We are one of the UK’s leading composite decking suppliers and have specifically designed and manufactured a range of composite products and accessories to provide an affordable easy-install system. We have a technical team on hand to deal with any site specific queries and an online library of product specification sheets, install guides and case studies available to download.

LOW MAINTENANCE No need to sand and re-stain year after year, simply wash with hot soapy water to keep your deck looking as good as new.

LOW COST Outstanding quality, low maintainence and a longer life span makes this a truly cost effective decking solution when compared to traditional timber. EASY INSTALL Our composite deck boards are as easy to work with as traditional timber; no specialist tools required. FADE / STAIN RESISTANT An anti-UV agent is added during the manufacturing process to reduce colour fade and increase stain resistance. MOULD RESISTANT Our decking boards are constructed using hard wood fibres and recycled polyethylene giving the boards a hard wearing surface that is mould resistant. SLIP RESISTANT Our composite decking boards have been independently tested in the UK in accordance with the UKSRG guidlines to BS 7976-2.

CORE DECK

REVERSE - BRUSHED FINISH

15 YEAR WARRANTY

FRONT - NARROW GROOVE

CORE DECK

Our Wood Polymer Composite decking (WPC) products are made from a combination of 100% FSC® certified timber by-products and recycled high density polyethylene. (60% recycled hard-wood fibres and 40% recycled plastic). By combining the natural look and feel of timber with the strength and durability of plastic, we have created a solution for many of the problems caused by traditional decking. Our concealed stainless steel fixings not only provide uniform spacing but also mean there are no visible fixings on the surface, creating a clean and modern finish.

During the manufacturing process, a high quality UV stabiliser is added in order to counteract premature colour fade. Our unique angled deck board creates the perfect stair nosing or seamless deck edging. With a full range of composite joists, adjustable podium legs and rubber support cradles – the whole installation will stand the test of time. Our deck boards will not warp, rot or splinter like wood, and require no more than periodic cleaning using hot soapy water.

3

CORE DECK CLASSIC HOLLOW PROFILE

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

MATERIAL BOARD LENGTH BOARD WIDTH THICKNESS TEMP RANGE WEIGHT SLIP RESISTANCE PTV

COMPOSITE WOOD 2.2 METRES 146 MM 22 MM -30 0 C TO 55 0 C 5.3 KG PER BOARD DRY 52 / WET 42

LIGHT OAK

TECHNICAL DRAWING

MAHOGANY

BENEFITS

LOW MAINTENANCE

GREY

FADE RESISTANT

LOW COST

HOLLOW COMPOSITE WOOD DECKING

MOULD RESISTANT

SLIP RESISTANT

EASY INSTALL

CHARCOAL

Go to www.core lp .co.uk to see our full range of landscaping products

4

CORE DECK

ACCESSORIES

ANGLED EDGE BOARD

MATERIAL BOARD LENGTH WIDTH/DEPTH THICKNESS TEMP RANGE WEIGHT

COMPOSITE WOOD 2.2 METRES 116 MM/52 MM 22 MM -30 o C TO 55 o C 5.6 KG PER BOARD

COMPOSITE TRIM

MATERIAL TRIM LENGTH TRIMWIDTH TRIM DEPTH TEMP RANGE WEIGHT

COMPOSITE WOOD 2.2 METRES 60 MM 10 MM -30 o C TO 55 o C 1.6 KG PER LENGTH

COMPOSITE JOIST

MATERIAL JOIST LENGTH JOIST WIDTH JOIST DEPTH TEMP RANGE WEIGHT

COMPOSITE WOOD 2.2 METRES 60 MM 40 MM -30 o C TO 55 o C 3.9 KG PER LENGTH

5

END CAPS

MATERIAL CAP WIDTH CAP DEPTH CAP THICKNESS TEMP RANGE WEIGHT

COMPOSITE WOOD 147 MM 22 MM 2 MM

-30 o C TO 55 o C 17g PER CAP

FIXING & START/END CLIPS

MATERIAL FIXING CLIP DIMS BOARD GAP START CLIP DIMS SCREW REQUIRED

STAINLESS STEEL 40 X 20 X 10 MM 3 MM 25 X 25 X 10 MM 3.5 X 25 MM

ADJUSTABLE LEGS

MATERIAL HEIGHT RANGE TEMP RANGE BASE DIAMETER JOIST WIDTH COMPRESSION

RECYCLED PP 40 MM - 1000 MM -30 o C TO 120 o C 220 MM 60 MM - 100 MM 2100 KG

A

B

COMPOSITE DECKING ACCESSORIES

CRADLES

A | 10 MM RECYCLED RUBBER CRADLE B | 20 MM RECYCLED RUBBER CRADLE C | 10 - 40MM ADJUSTABLE CRADLE

C

D

D| 2 MM PLASTIC SHIM E | 5 MM PLASTIC SHIM

E

Go to www.core lp .co.uk to see our full range of landscaping products

6

CORE DECK

STEP 1

Q | Why do we supply composite boards in 2.2m lengths? A | All Wood Polymer Composite (WPC) products will expand and contract with temperature change. To relieve expansion pressure, we only supply the boards in 2.2m lengths. This increases the number of expansion gaps across the decked area allowing the boards to expand and contract naturally with no adverse effects. Q | Can I use a traditional wooden subframe? A | Yes you can. A traditional tanalised wooden subframe may be used with composite decking. Ensure the bearers are no more than 300mm apart and are of a suitable size for the intended loading. Q | How Slip resistant is CORE DECK? A | The HSE / UKRSG has determined a minimum Pendulum Test Value reading of 36 must be obtained in both dry and wet conditions on a level surface. CORE DECK has substaintially exceeded this with a dry PTV of 52 and a wet PTV of 42. Q | Are the decking boards reversible? A | YES, but we advise laying the decking with the grooved side up as this is the side that has the highest slip resistance. However, the smooth side of the board has also passed the official HSE / UKRSG Slip test in both dry and wet conditions. Q | Will I get a colour difference with my decking boards? A | Our composite decking boards are produced in batches and made from 60% recycled hardwood fibres; making this a natural product. For this reason, as with natural wood, slight colour variations may be encountered. The guide opposite is designed to be an overview of the installation process. As you can appreciate site conditions will often vary slightly so please seek expert advice if you have questions that have not been covered in the install guide or the FAQ‘s below. Install Guide FAQ’s

300 mm

300 mm

300 mm

1. When setting out the cradles/support legs and the subframe joists please ensure they are centred at 300mm spacings. This is to ensure even weight distribution across the decked area.

STEP 4

4. Ensure to leave at least a 15mm expansion gap between the decking and any surrounding walls. Use the start/end clips when you lay the first/last row of boards, this will help to maintain a straight line and secure the board.

STEP 7

7 mm

7. Ensure two boards always meet on a joist and to use a fixing clip on each board to secure it in place. You should leave a 7mm expansion gap between the two ends of the boards.

Q | Howmuch waste should I allow for when calculatingmaterials? A | You should generally allow for 5%waste. if you are using a diagonal or intricate pattern please allow for 15% waste.

7

STEP 2

STEP 3

2. To ensure you do not have any sitting water on the decking, please allow for a 1 in 80 fall across the subframe running in the direction of the decking boards. Direct the fall away from the building allowing the water to run off to a drain or porous surface i.e lawn or flowerbed.

3. You should always pre-drill composite wood to approx. 75% of the fixing depth to reduce the risk of surface damage.

STEP 6

STEP 5

40 mm

5. Make sure that no boards overhang the joist by more than 40mm without being supported by an additional joist.

6. Push the first board tightly against the starting clips ensuring there are no gaps. Install the first row of fixing clips ensuring they are pushed tightly into the groove on the edge of the board before fixing them to the joist. These will provide a uniform 3mm spacing between the boards.

INSTALLATION GUIDE

STEP 8

STEP 9

8. Always take into account the cutting direction of your blade, particulary when using power saws. Be sure to use a fine toothed blade to prevent damage on the face edge of the board, this will leave a neat and clean finish.

9. If you choose to use the angled board around the edge of your decking you will need to install and additional joist to support it. It should be fixed using stainless steel screws & construction adhesive.

Go to www.core lp .co.uk to see our full range of landscaping products

8

CORE DECK

15 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Subject to our full terms and conditions CORE Landscape Products offer a 15 year warranty on our classic composite decking boards against rotting, splintering, breakage, fungal decay and insect damage. The boards must be properly fitted following our installation guidelines using our recommended joist support spacing of 300mm centers, 7mm expansion gaps between adjoining ends and our own concealed stainless steel fixings, whilst receiving domestic footfall in a domestic setting. In the event of our boards becoming faulty, we will first investigate to determine the cause of the problem and if the product is at fault we will either replace any faulty boards or refund a percentage of the original faulty item purchase price pro-rata to the remaining warranty period. The chosen course of action will remain solely at the decision of the CORE LP. We will not accept any claim for consequential losses or recompense the customer for installation or repair costs. To initiate a claim under this warranty, the Buyer shall send CORE Landscape Products a written description of the fault, proof of purchase and photographic evidence and make available any faulty items for collection.

We are not responsible for and do not give warranties for damage caused by:

Any Act of God or adverse environmental event;

Improper installation or failure to abide by the installation guidelines recommended by us;

Variations or changes in the colour of the product from board to board at the time of purchase or over time once the product has been installed;

Movement, distortion, settling or collapse of the ground or supporting structure upon which the decking is installed or;

Faults due to improper handling or storage of the product; or

Damage due to heat sources placed on or near the decking.

If there is any dispute over a claim, the opinion of an independent expert should be sought.

This does not affect your statutory rights.

The full terms and conditions of our warranty can be viewed at; www.corelp.co.uk/warranties/

CERTIFICATIONS

TESTEDTO BS7976-2

9

AFTERCARE GUIDE

The Dos

The Don‘ts

Here is a list of things we recommend doing once your new CORE DECK has been installed:

Here is a list of things that we do not advise doing as it may harm your decking:

Aim to give your decking a clean at least twice a year, ideally in warm and dry conditions. It‘s okay to use a pressure washer with a wide angle jet (up to 1500 psi).

Do not drag or drop heavy items on to the deck i.e large plant pots or heavy furniture.

Do not use corrosive or strong cleaning materials such as bleach.

Ensure any furniture with metal feet has a protective material to avoid surface damage.

Do not place fire pits and other sources of extreme heat directly on or close to the decking.

During the winter, ensure to remove leaves and other organic matter regulalry to reduce the risk of mould forming and slip hazards.

Do not pressure wash on a concentrated area for more than 3 seconds, this can cause surface damage.

Ensure any BBQ or heater is secure and cannot fall over, caution should be taken with embers coming into contact with the decking.

WARRANTY & AFTERCARE

How to clean your decking...

STEP 1 | Use a stiff broom to remove any excess leaves or debris from the surface, a scraper may be required if there is moss or algea on the surface of the decking.

STEP 2 | Prepare a bucket of hot soapy water or use a composite decking cleaner.

STEP 3 | Apply the hot soapy water or cleaner to the decking, then use a stiff broom to scrub the surface of the decking. You can use a pressure washer to help remove any stubborn algae or moss.

STEP 4 | Leave the hot soapy water or cleaner on the surface to stand for several minutes before rinsing the deck with a hose or pressure washer, ensure all cleaning fluid & soap is removed before leaving to dry.

Go to www.core lp .co.uk to see our full range of landscaping products

10

W | www.core lp .co.uk

E | sales@core lp .co.uk

T | 0800 118 22 78

Landscape products that won ’ t cost you the earth

C0

2

Go to www.core lp .co.uk to see our full range of landscaping products

The information in thisbrochure isgiven ingood faithanddoesnotofferanywarranty (expressor implied) regarding thesuitability of any product for your use as site conditions and requirements can vary. The user must ensure that the product is suitable for the specific application, as these products will not compensate for poor workmanship or exceptional ground conditions. CORE LP reserves the right to alter product specifications and information without prior notice. © CORE LP 2017

www.core lp .co.uk