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2012年8月30日 星期四

How to Build an Environmentally Friendly Deck Using Composite Decking


Build an environmentally friendly deck by using composites. Composite decking is made from recycled plastic and wood shavings. By combining these two waste products into a unique building material composites are actually good for the environment. Composites reduce the amount of material entering our landfills while at the same time providing a low maintenance building product. Now you can actually feel good about building your deck.

Constructing a deck with composites is not that much different than when using wood. Be sure to use straight, dry wood for the sub-structure. Either treated or non-treated wood may be used. Composites need to have support every sixteen inches or less. In contrast, wood can span a 24 inch space. Be sure to check with your local building department for any building codes that must be met.

Once the sub-structure is built it is time to install the surface material. Unlike wood, composites are not affected by humidity. But composite decking will expand and contract greatly with temperature changes. When installing composite decking it is recommended that you use hidden fasteners. Hidden deck fasteners look better than screws and some of them are even able to withstand the contraction and expansion that takes place with composite decking. Deck screws, even those especially designed for composite decking, can work their way up over time as the decking expands and contracts. And, with screws the decking can split at the ends even if it has been pre-drilled. These problems are avoided with hidden fasteners.

Hidden deck fasteners can be easy to install. Attach the concealed fasteners to the bottom of the deck boards. Place the decking in place and attach the fasteners to the joists. There is no need to use grooved decking or any special tools. No biscuit-jointers or sledgehammers are required. The entire installation can be done from above the deck. And, the hidden fasteners will expand and contract with temperature changes.

By using invisible deck fasteners that are designed for composite decking you can have a clean deck surface unmarred by screws or nails. Hidden deck fasteners that are designed for composite decking do not cost that much more than screws. There are no special tools required and there is no pre-drilling. And, there is no penetration to either the sides or the tops of the decking. Composite deck fasteners allow you to have a beautiful deck that is actually good for the environment.




Jeff Van Fleet works for Mild Fence Company LLC in Kalispell, Montana. They are the largest fence/deck contractor in the state. Mild Fence Company is the exclusive distributor of the Aphano hidden deck fastener made specifically for composite and PVC decking. Learn more about the Aphano fastener at http://www.aphanofasteners.com





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2012年6月24日 星期日

How to Build an Environmentally Friendly Deck Using Composite Decking


Build an environmentally friendly deck by using composites. Composite decking is made from recycled plastic and wood shavings. By combining these two waste products into a unique building material composites are actually good for the environment. Composites reduce the amount of material entering our landfills while at the same time providing a low maintenance building product. Now you can actually feel good about building your deck.

Constructing a deck with composites is not that much different than when using wood. Be sure to use straight, dry wood for the sub-structure. Either treated or non-treated wood may be used. Composites need to have support every sixteen inches or less. In contrast, wood can span a 24 inch space. Be sure to check with your local building department for any building codes that must be met.

Once the sub-structure is built it is time to install the surface material. Unlike wood, composites are not affected by humidity. But composite decking will expand and contract greatly with temperature changes. When installing composite decking it is recommended that you use hidden fasteners. Hidden deck fasteners look better than screws and some of them are even able to withstand the contraction and expansion that takes place with composite decking. Deck screws, even those especially designed for composite decking, can work their way up over time as the decking expands and contracts. And, with screws the decking can split at the ends even if it has been pre-drilled. These problems are avoided with hidden fasteners.

Hidden deck fasteners can be easy to install. Attach the concealed fasteners to the bottom of the deck boards. Place the decking in place and attach the fasteners to the joists. There is no need to use grooved decking or any special tools. No biscuit-jointers or sledgehammers are required. The entire installation can be done from above the deck. And, the hidden fasteners will expand and contract with temperature changes.

By using invisible deck fasteners that are designed for composite decking you can have a clean deck surface unmarred by screws or nails. Hidden deck fasteners that are designed for composite decking do not cost that much more than screws. There are no special tools required and there is no pre-drilling. And, there is no penetration to either the sides or the tops of the decking. Composite deck fasteners allow you to have a beautiful deck that is actually good for the environment.




Jeff Van Fleet works for Mild Fence Company LLC in Kalispell, Montana. They are the largest fence/deck contractor in the state. Mild Fence Company is the exclusive distributor of the Aphano hidden deck fastener made specifically for composite and PVC decking. Learn more about the Aphano fastener at http://www.aphanofasteners.com





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2012年5月22日 星期二

How to Build an Environmentally Friendly Deck Using Composite Decking


Build an environmentally friendly deck by using composites. Composite decking is made from recycled plastic and wood shavings. By combining these two waste products into a unique building material composites are actually good for the environment. Composites reduce the amount of material entering our landfills while at the same time providing a low maintenance building product. Now you can actually feel good about building your deck.

Constructing a deck with composites is not that much different than when using wood. Be sure to use straight, dry wood for the sub-structure. Either treated or non-treated wood may be used. Composites need to have support every sixteen inches or less. In contrast, wood can span a 24 inch space. Be sure to check with your local building department for any building codes that must be met.

Once the sub-structure is built it is time to install the surface material. Unlike wood, composites are not affected by humidity. But composite decking will expand and contract greatly with temperature changes. When installing composite decking it is recommended that you use hidden fasteners. Hidden deck fasteners look better than screws and some of them are even able to withstand the contraction and expansion that takes place with composite decking. Deck screws, even those especially designed for composite decking, can work their way up over time as the decking expands and contracts. And, with screws the decking can split at the ends even if it has been pre-drilled. These problems are avoided with hidden fasteners.

Hidden deck fasteners can be easy to install. Attach the concealed fasteners to the bottom of the deck boards. Place the decking in place and attach the fasteners to the joists. There is no need to use grooved decking or any special tools. No biscuit-jointers or sledgehammers are required. The entire installation can be done from above the deck. And, the hidden fasteners will expand and contract with temperature changes.

By using invisible deck fasteners that are designed for composite decking you can have a clean deck surface unmarred by screws or nails. Hidden deck fasteners that are designed for composite decking do not cost that much more than screws. There are no special tools required and there is no pre-drilling. And, there is no penetration to either the sides or the tops of the decking. Composite deck fasteners allow you to have a beautiful deck that is actually good for the environment.




Jeff Van Fleet works for Mild Fence Company LLC in Kalispell, Montana. They are the largest fence/deck contractor in the state. Mild Fence Company is the exclusive distributor of the Aphano hidden deck fastener made specifically for composite and PVC decking. Learn more about the Aphano fastener at http://www.aphanofasteners.com





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2012年3月3日 星期六

Environmentally Friendly Deck Options


With everyone going green and trying to reduce their carbon footprint as much as possible, building an environmentally friendly deck is at the top of many people's lists. There are more environmentally friendly options when it comes to deck building materials than you might be aware of. Here we'll take a look at the different deck building materials available to help you decide what you'll need to build your environmentally friendly deck.

* Wood deck building materials. Wood is probably one of the most popular and well-known materials for building decks. You may be surprised to hear that there are plenty of wooden options when it comes to building an environmentally friendly deck. One of the best is recycled wood. You can find a number of sources where you can get your recycled wood from without having to cut down new trees. For instance, wooden barns and old train cars are great choices for recycled wood deck building materials.

* Composite deck. A composite deck is usually made of half wood and half plastic materials. This already cuts down on the amount of new wood used for the deck, and many composite decks use recycled wood in the first place. In addition, composite deck building materials often use recycled materials such as milk jugs and other things to mix with the wood. If having an environmentally friendly deck is important to you then you should research the company you're buying from in order to learn where they get their materials from.

* Aluminum. With aluminum decking, you don't have to worry about treating it every year with a stain like you might with wood or composite decks. Chemicals in stains can be harmful to the environment, so aluminum can be a great option if you're trying to be eco-friendly. Aluminum deck building materials are also completely recyclable and require little maintenance to keep them looking beautiful.

* Glass deck materials. Glass deck materials are fairly new but provide a great option for an environmentally friendly deck. Often, glass deck materials are made from recycled glass doors or other glass pieces, which makes it a sustainable choice. In addition, when using glass deck materials you don't need to use treatments like you would on wooden deck building materials, so you can reduce your use of chemicals.

As you can see, there are many options to choose from when it comes to building an environmentally friendly deck. Whether you decide on wood or glass deck materials, with enough research you're sure to find a product that's affordable as well as fits in to your green lifestyle.




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