Off cuts of joists can be used to fit between posts

and joists to provide additional support to the CERTIFIED

subsequent decking boards which will fit to the

constructing
edge of the deck.

Once posts have been fixed balusters, available in either square or turned
timber decking Beaumont Forest Products is one of the
designs, can be installed, fixed to the joists and top handrail. leading independent timber merchants serving the
your deck We recommend that a maximum gap of 100mm is used between each
Few additions to the home or garden can match
South East of England with our 3 branches covering
baluster. a timber deck for natural beauty and sheer
Berkshire, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire
STEP 1 Level the site enjoyment.
STEP 4 Fixing the deckboards and London.
Mark out the area to be occupied by your deck with wooden pegs and
Deck boards can be laid in a number A timber deck creates a wonderful atmosphere With over 20 years experience as timber specialists
string.
of different styles and a sample of
This will help you to visualise the size of the finished deck and serve as just some of the possibilities are for outdoor living. A space for relaxing, enjoying our aim is to supply our customers with a wide
a guide for preparing the site. If the site you have chosen is lawned, it shown in the diagrams opposite. It is the sunshine and entertaining. range of timber products which meet all the correct
is recommended that the turfs are removed. important that you decide on the

Make sure that the site is level.

If your site is on bare earth you can prevent the growth of unwanted
deck board style before assembling
the support joists as some patterns
will affect the spacing and number of
chevron diagonal Beaumont Forest Products offers a range of
environmental requirements in terms of responsible
management and sustainability. ...naturally
certified, high performance timber decking
vegetation under your deck by covering the bare ground with weed joists, eg. a double joist will be Our main areas of product focus are:
components that will allow you to design and
suppression membrane, followed by gravel.

STEP 2 Create the frame

needed for the ‘Chevron’ style.

Cut your deck boards to the required

length. Place the first board flush horizontal vertical
build your dream deck.
Construction Timber &
Plywood for responsible
Timber Decking
Cut the side joists 450mm
with the face of the joist at the front
of the deck and fix, using two 63mm screws Fencing & Landscaping
timber product supply
(A) that will form in pre-drilled holes in each board. Repeat
the sides of the
B B B B
the fixing of two screws on each joist
5mm GAP BETWEEN BOARDS
Materials construction timber
deck to the size & plywood
A support along the length of the deck board. Timber Mouldings &
you require and A B B B B A
Install the remaining boards in a similar
mark the position Floorings
A way, leaving a 5mm gap between boards.
of the floor joists Timber Cladding
(B) at 450mm Finish off your deck by fitting fascia boards
centres. to the side joists. These serve as a We offer quality products at
protection and also conceal the cut DECK
BOARD competitive prices, complemented
Cut the deck floor joists (C) to length and place the side and floor joists ends of the deck boards. For best
in the position where the deck is required. Brush all cut ends with
FASCIA
with friendly, experienced staff ready
results the corners of these fascia
ENSELE® end grain preservative solution. boards can be mitred. to advise and assist. Each branch has
JOIST
its own cutting and milling services timber
decking
D D
STEP 5 What to do if your site is sloping on-site to help meet your exact
C C C C requirements and our delivery
If your site is not easily
D D D D D D services will make sure you receive
levelled or is sloping then
the framework should be your orders when and where you
Assemble the frame work using 75mm screws in pre-drilled holes, 3 supported on 47mm x 150 want them.
L mm beams (L) bolted to
screws per joist-end and/or floor joists (D). Alternatively use metal joist L 600mm

hangers. Use Class 4 treated 95mm

M TWIN BEAMS x 95mm posts (M) - see
The Crown Estate Yard
If you do not wish to fit railings to your deck you can now proceed to diagram opposite. Blanes Lane, Swinley Road, Ascot
fit your deckboards- see Step 4. Berkshire SL5 8AZ fencing & landscaping
To raise your deck above the ground level it materials
STEP 3 Fitting railings to your deck 45mm x 145mm Joist tel: 01344 874137
is recommended that a ledger/header board
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The safety and beauty of your deck can be enhanced by railings. Install is securely fixed to the house wall (N) to
L e: [email protected]
the posts for railing support. These can be provide a support for the floor joists. In
N
a continuation of posts which support a doing this, care should be taken not to cover MAX
M
Undercover at
deck on a sloping site - see Step 5, or any air bricks or compromise the damp 1.6m
CORNER Wycombe Town Depot
newel posts fixed directly to the side joists POST proof course of your property. If in doubt,
consult your Local Authority Building 27 Victoria Street, High Wycombe
of a flat deck. A post will be required at
Control Office. Buckinghamshire HP11 2LT
each corner and at regular intervals on
straight sections. tel: 01494 521421
Secure beams to posts. Using a level find the timber mouldings
SIDE JOIST
fax: 01494 522866
& floorings
Corner posts should be bolted to the joists
on the inside of each corner.
SIDE JOIST
desired deck floor height on the posts. By
subtracting the thickness of the deck board
e: [email protected] CERTIFIED
SIDE JOIST and joist you will have determined the Undercover at

timber
Side posts should be bolted to the inside correct height for securing the top of the
of joists. Riverside Sawmill
beam to the post. Carefully mark all 4 sides
Geddings Road, Hoddesdon
For raised decks, posts should be bolted to of all posts.
Hertfordshire EN11 0LT
47mm x 150mm beams only, to provide safe You may cut all posts except those that you

decking
SIDE POST
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 CERTIFIED timber decking components
preservative
Quality Deckboards Newel Posts Spindles Accessories protection
We stock a large range of accessories that you may
Treated Redwood 90mm x 90mm x 1.5m 41mm x 41mm x 900mm
need to complete your decking project including
Colonial Newel Posts (A) Colonial Spindle (A)
Decking Boards fixings, ironmongery and decorative finishes.
90mm x 90mm x 1.5m 41mm x 41mm x 900mm An effective timber preservative pre-treatment
38mm x 150mm Deck Screws
Classic Newel Posts (B) Classic Spindle (B) will enhance the service life of decking and
profiled two sides 50mm - box 200
keep any maintenance to a low and practical level.
50mm - pack 1000
32mm x 125mm TANALISED® E treated timber is wood that has been pressure impregnated
63mm - box 200
profiled two sides with TANALITH® E wood preservative. A new generation formulation,
63mm - pack 1000 TANALITH® E provides total protection against fungal decay and insect
38mm x 150mm 75mm - box 150 attack and the treated timber is clean, odourless and ideal for all ground
planed easi-edge, smooth both sides contact applications. All timber used is also quality graded and kiln dried.
RESTOL¨ is a
linseed oil based Ready treated stocks of decking are available and Beaumont Forest
decorative coating Products also has its own high pressure treatment facilities for particular
that will provide a requirements.
Planed/Reeded Pine Decking Boards high performance,
water repellent Treatment Use Classes
21mm x 95mm planed/reeded protection for To make sure preservative treated timbers will have an expected
your decking performance, Use Classes
21mm x 145mm planed/reeded timbers. USE CLASS SUMMARY
according to BS EN335-1
have been introduced. These 1 INTERNAL, dry eg. upper floor joists
different Use Classes refer to
A B 2 INTERNAL, risk of wetting
the expected end use of the
Hardwood Decking Boards timber and the threat of
eg. tiling battens

19mm x 90mm A B do you require attack by decay or insects. 3.1 OUTDOORS, coated above ground
eg. decorated cladding
Timbers in Use Class 1
ribbed/planed LARGE QUANTITIES? (internal building timbers) 3.2 OUTDOORS, uncoated above ground
Use Newel Posts and Spindles with the Handrail/Baserail eg. deck boards
21mm x 146mm
to create your own balustrading system or alternatively Please ask for a quote - are less prone to attack then
timbers in Use Class 4 4 DIRECT SOIL OR FRESH WATER
castled profile
use the ready made balustrade panels below. we are happy to help. (external, ground contact) CONTACT eg. fence posts
28mm x 146mm applications.
castled profile Our decking timbers that are pressure treated have been
treated to meet the requirements of either Use Class 3.2 or
Use Class 4. It is important that only timbers that have
been treated to Use Class 4 are used in permanent ground
Handrail/Baserail contact situations.

Western Red Cedar 50 x 75mm Handrail/Baserail Cross cut components

Your purchasing decisions Decking Boards Our decking components are manufactured from softwoods from managed

make a real difference... ex 25x150 clear,

25 x 50mm Infill
planning forests and pressure treated with TANALITH®E waterborne preservative to
British Standard Specifications.
kiln-dried cedar your deck One reason why TANALISED® E treated timber lasts so long in outdoor
situations is that after treatment the preservative is
(Machined to order)
...ask for CERTIFIED permanently fixed in the wood and forms a chemical bond
which is leach resistant. To maintain the integrity of the
Plan the design of your deck around existing factors within
timber products. Balustrade Panels your garden - areas of sun or shade, ease of access, shelter from
treatment, all cut-ends must be brushed with ENSELE® end
NEW PRODUCT grain solution, available from Beaumont Forest Products.
1.8m x 1.0m prevailing winds and anticipated use. Then prepare an initial
Beaumont Forest Products is committed to the Grip Sure Anti-Slip design to work to - Beaumont Forest Products can provide
Maintenance of your deck
Classic Balustrade TANALISED® E treated timber is a low maintenance material. The
responsible use of timber. We source all our Decking Boards Panel advice on this, or ask for our CD - ‘How to Build a Deck’. preservative is locked in the wood for good and no further treatment is
wood from suppliers who have proven, Pressure treated and profiled with Your deck will be built from necessary, unless you wish to add colour to your deck with a wood stain or
aggregate anti-slip strips paint. If a decorative coating is applied, a regular maintenance programme
carefully managed harvesting and re-plantation various timber components - should be introduced. In time the green-brown colour of the freshly treated
38mm x 150mm 3 strips joists, deckboards, posts and wood will fade to an attractive pale, sun-bleached hue.
programmes in place. As a company we also 32mm x 125mm 2 strips beams but can also include However, it is recommended that the exposed surfaces of
have FSC, PEFC and MTCC Chain of Custody extras such as railings and your garden deck are given a coat of a clear water sealant,
such as Hickson Decor Waxcoat every few years to provide a
accreditation. A commitment to help assure balusters. water repellent protection to the treated timber.
The full range of decking Also, Hickson Decor Antislip is available for flat profile
timber supplies and our environment for future 1.8m x 1.0m
components from Beaumont decking boards. A brush applied treatment, it provides a fine
generations. Structural Joists Colonial Balustrade Forest Products are detailed aggregate texture to the boards and any steps to resist
slipping in wet weather and also protects against mould
47mm x 100mm Treated & Graded Panel opposite. growth on the decking surface.
47mm x 150mm Treated & Graded We would also recommend that you sweep your deck and
any steps regularly and hose down when dirt accumulates.
Clean the cracks between the deckboards in Autumn when the leaves have
fallen and in the Spring, before the outdoor season begins. Use a stiff wire
brush or putty knife.
The mark of responsible forestry CATG - PEFC - 147
SA-COC-001782 Promoting sustainable MTCC/ 31-081
Ascot: 01344 874137
forest management
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