 LifePlus Decking - a new and improved timber decking delivering longer life plus improved performance |
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Amendments to Technical Documents |
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Following is a description of important amendments made to LifePlus
Decking Technical Documents. |
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| Amendments January 2006 | ||||
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Addition of LifePlus Decking Screws as alternative decking fixing. Addition of information regarding clear film building decking finishes providing good service if preparation, application and maintenance performed carefully in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. As clear film building finishes can be more slippery, only to be used where potential for slipping is not an issue. |
Changes to text in a number of locations |
Changes to text in a number of locations |
Changes to text in a number of locations |
Changes to text in a number of locations |
| Amendments April 2005 | ||||
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Text highlighting requirement for decking project to comply in all respects with the Building Code of Australia (BCA). LifePlus Decking technical documents provide additional information on good practices in design, construction, installation and finishing to deliver a decking project which performs well over a long life |
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All documents amended to incorporate F7 seasoned treated softwood as alternative timber for the decking sub-frame and to recommend suitable nails for fixing LifePlus Decking to softwood joists. |
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Text indicating that if the underside of the structure is greater than 400mm above the ground this should be considered an above-ground application whereas if the underside of the structure is less than 400mm above the ground, this should be considered an in-ground contact application. |
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Text describing LifePlus Decking amended to advise of availability of LifePlus Natural Decking with a natural textured face and LifePlus Classic Decking with a traditional smooth dressed face |
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| Amendments February-March 2005 | ||||
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Moisture Content of LifePlus® Decking amended from 18% to 15% |
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Text associated with "LifePlus Decking" has been amended to reflect the need to take extra precautions where decking is to be subjected to consistent severe high or low moisture conditions. (Small variations between decking moisture content and local EMC can be accommodated by varying the gap between the decking boards) |
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Text associated with Termite Protection adjusted to specify 75mm as gap between post and stirrup and as separation between structures, in accordance with the Australian Standard.. |
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Explanatory Notes [9] |
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Text associated with "Protective Timber Finishes" has been amended to reduce the indicative time between recoats |
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Figure 2 amended to show 75mm clearance in accordance with the Australian Standard. |
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Text which describes applying CN Emulsion to the top of the Malthoid to be absorbed up into the decking has been removed. Although good practice it is considered too complex for domestic applications. |
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Text associated with "Bracing" has been amended to highlight the need for compliance with the Building Code of Australia |
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Text associated with "Bracing", which states a preference for timber bracing has been adjusted - preference for timber bracing remains. |
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Explanatory notes [17] |
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Text associated with "Pretreatment of LifePlus Decking" has been amended to provide exterior polyurethane as a longer lasting alternative to decking oil/stain for sealing the end grain of decking before installation. Note the recommendation to apply it carefully to avoid coating the outside surfaces of the decking. |
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Figure 9 has been amended to illustrate domed head nails in left hand diagram and "waterproof membrane" added between decking timber and joists |
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Figure 10 has been amended to illustrate domed head nails and a waterproof membrane between the decking and joist and additional descriptive text has been added. |
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Text associated with Figure 10 has been amended for consistency with the drawing and industry practice - 12mm from end of board to nails and pre-drilling to 80% of nail diameter to avoid splitting. |
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Reference to proprietary systems possibly being suitable for fixing LifePlus® Decking has been removed. The tapered sides of LifePlus Decking is likely to make side fixing systems ineffective. For further information as to suitability, refer to the manufacturer. |
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Text associated with "Finishing of LifePlus Decking" - "Application of Oil and Stain Finishes" has been amended to reflect recommendations by some decking finish manufacturers that, if required, a third coat of finish may be used. |
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"Maintenance of LifePlus® Decking" has been moved to section "Care of your Deck" |
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Text associated with "Maintenance of LifePlus Decking" has been added to advise that some raising of the timber grain may be experienced on the exposed face from weather exposure and possible remedial action. |
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