Basic deck parts include the ledger and band around the perimeter, floor joists across the middle, and surface boards for flooring. Frame spacing for trex decking refers to the measurement of space that is required between floor joists.
Its easy to maintain and clean your wpc decking it takes very little time and makes a big difference. You are going to enjoy outside living and entertaining watch out out for spills and wipe them up immediately to prevent the deck board staining.
We recommend washing down the whole deck with a soft scrubbing brush and soapy water, before rinsing clean with a hose Areas subject to higher mould growth may need power washing but avoid this if possible with strong acidic cleaners, best to use is a bleach free cleaner which are readily available from any DIY store.
General maintenance, brush off excess dirt and debris off the boards and from in the gaps between the decking boards as needed to stop algae and mould growing.
What Is Frame Spacing for WPC Decking?
Significance
WPC Decking and other composite decking brands are considerably heavier and more flexible than wooden surface boards. Whether you are building a new composite deck or replacing old wooden surface boards on an existing deck, you will need to compensate for the additional weight and flexibility when designing your plans for the frame.
Low Maintenance
With WPC decking, you never need to worry about sanding, staining or painting. The occasional soap-and-water clean is all that’s required to maintain the decking for decades.
However, it is worth mentioning that composite decking has the potential to show water stains and, although they do tend to disappear after experiencing rain, they may require a more focused clean in hotter weather as the stains can become more obvious.
Flammability Tests for Composite Decks
The California Forest Products Laboratory tested the flammability of a number of wood, plastic and composite deck-building materials in 2002. The tests found that solid products such as redwood decking performed best. Several plastic-wood composites displayed runaway combustion and flaming debris, though Trex was one of the composite products that performed well. Firefighters in Flagstaff, Ariz., conducted an informal test for ignition, and found that out of four composite decks that had surface fires lit under them, the WPC deck was the most difficult to ignite.