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The most versatile deck frame solution<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

QwickBuild\u00ae<\/strong> deck framing provides the ultimate solution for deck subframes. The versatile nature of the system allows installers to create almost any kind of deck conceivable. A variable kit-of-parts to suit all types of <\/span>projects, from ultra-low decks and balconies (under 11m), <\/span>through to elevated raised deck areas, complex <\/span>commercial to basic residential renovations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Framing for low level decks<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

For installation of both residential and commercial low-level decking <\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Within the QwickBuild\u00ae system, there are two classifications of low level decks; low level which is anything from 101mm to 300mm (4″ – 12″) in height, and ultra-low level, which is up to 100mm (4″).<\/b><\/p>\n

Depending on the required height of the deck – a combination of components can be used to offer optimised support whilst meeting the desired height to the millimetre.<\/p>\n

QwickBuild\u00ae can also handle slopped and undulating substrates through the use of the innovative height-adjustable supports.<\/p>\n

Remove the guesswork. <\/b>To avoid costly mishaps, why not use our free DeckPlanner<\/u><\/a><\/b><\/i> tool to provide you with the framing options you require?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Options for structuring ultra-low frames<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Structuring ultra-low frames<\/strong><\/p>\n

At ultra-low level, there are a number of ways to configure a frame:<\/p>\n

(A) Using beams and joists<\/b><\/p>\n

Use a combination of low-profile joists and beams to create a solid frame, the beams acting as the bearers to the joists when fixed perpendicular to the beams (see diagram below). The frame should be placed on the A901<\/strong> 3mm packers to provide a protective barrier, and A905<\/strong> height-adjustable supports may be utilised to raise and level frame. Multiple packers can be used to adjust and level on gradual slopes.<\/p>\n

Minimum requirements shown below – based on residential deck using A110 joist and A100 beam for composite deck boards<\/em><\/p>\n

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Ideal for ultra-low installations:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 A100<\/strong> Joist or Beam – 13 x 45mm profile<\/p>\n

\u00b7 A110<\/strong> Joist or Beam – 28 x 45mm profile<\/p>\n

Joists need to be fixed securely to beams using the A301<\/strong> 90-degree beam and joist anchor.<\/p>\n

Use the A306<\/strong> or A307<\/strong> double joist bracket to expand the width of the A110<\/strong> joist and the A302<\/strong> joiner bracket to extend the length of an A110<\/strong> beam\/joist.<\/p>\n

Scenario<\/span>: For a frame height of 47mm<\/b> stack x 2 3mm A901 <\/b>packers under each intersection of beam and joist (see above), use the A100 <\/b>beam (13mm), flat face up, and an A110 <\/b><\/span>joist (28mm), orient the joist according to how you’re fixing your surface. <\/span><\/p>\n

Refer to the installation guides for more details.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

(B) Using joists only with bracing <\/b>(single layer)<\/span><\/p>\n

Employ low-profile joists, fixed laterally and longitudinally, to create a solid frame. Joist centres must not exceed 400mm. Joists should also be used to create bracing between joist centres, adding further stability to the frame (see diagram below). The frame should be placed on the A901<\/strong> 3mm packers to provide a protective barrier, and A905<\/strong> height-adjustable supports may be utilised to raise and level the frame. Multiple packers can be used to adjust and level on gradual slopes.<\/p>\n

Minimum requirements shown below – based on residential deck using A110 joist and A110 bracing joists for composite deck boards<\/em><\/p>\n

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Ideal for ultra-low installations:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 A110<\/strong> Joist – 28 x 45mm profile<\/p>\n

\u00b7 A120<\/strong> Joist – 45 x 45mm profile<\/p>\n

\u00b7 A130<\/strong> Joist – 90 x 45mm profile<\/p>\n

A110<\/strong> joists need to be fixed securely to each other using the A301<\/strong> 90-degree joist anchor. A120 <\/strong>and A130<\/strong> joists should utilise the A201<\/strong> 90-degree brackets<\/p>\n

Use the A306<\/strong> or A307<\/strong> double joist bracket to expand the width of the A110 <\/strong>joist and the A302<\/strong> joiner bracket to extend the length of an A110<\/strong> joist.<\/p>\n

Use the A206<\/strong> or A207<\/strong> double joist bracket to expand the width of the A120 \/ A130 <\/strong>joist and the A202<\/strong> joiner bracket to extend the length of both.<\/p>\n

Scenario<\/span>: For a frame height of 31<\/strong>mm, <\/b>place the 3mm A901 <\/b>packers under each intersection of joist and bracing joist (see above), use the A110 <\/b>joist (28mm) to create a rigid frame. Ensure joist centres do not exceed 400mm. Place 400mm (L) bracing joist at least every 1200mm along the longitudinal joist. Orient the joists and bracing joists according to how you’re fixing your surface. <\/span><\/p>\n

Refer to the installation guides for more details.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Structuring ultra-low frames (101 – 300mm) <\/strong><\/p>\n

(A) Using beams and joists<\/b><\/p>\n

Use a combination of joists and beams to create a solid frame, the beams acting as the bearers to the joists when fixed perpendicular to the beams (see diagram below). A905 <\/strong>or A910<\/strong> height-adjustable supports may be utilised to raise and level frame. A901<\/strong> packers or A920 <\/b>slope correctors can be used to adjust and level on gradual slopes. Support extenders can also be used to increase height at increments of 30mm. The use of posts instead of supports is only recommended when being installed on very uneven or unprepared substrate (e.g. tussock) or an alternative option for deck frames of around 250 – 300mm, use of the 300mm or 600mm A194<\/strong> post would be suitable in both instance.<\/p>\n

Minimum requirements shown below – based on residential deck using A120 joist and A140 beam for composite deck boards<\/em><\/p>\n

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Ideal for low level installations:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 A110<\/strong> Joist or Beam – 28 x 45mm profile<\/p>\n

\u00b7 A120<\/strong> Joist or Beam – 45 x 45mm profile<\/p>\n

\u00b7 A130<\/strong> Joist or Beam – 90 x 45mm profile<\/p>\n

\u00b7 A140<\/strong> Joist or Beam – 135 x 45mm profile<\/p>\n

Joists need to be fixed securely to beams using the A203 <\/strong>joist anchor brackets. This should be done at every intersection of joist and beam.<\/p>\n

Use the A206<\/strong> or A207<\/strong> double joist bracket to expand the width of the joists unless using A110 <\/b>(then use the A306<\/b>\/A307 <\/b>brackets).<\/p>\n

Extend the length of beams and joists (where necessary) using the A202 <\/b>and A207 <\/b>Brace plate brackets unless using the A110 <\/b>(then use the A302 <\/b>Joiner brackets).<\/p>\n

Scenario<\/span>: For a frame height of 240mm,<\/b> use the A910 <\/b>height-adjustable supports set at 60mm exactly, using A140 <\/b>beams under A120 <\/b>joists to provide an overall height of 240mm. A910 <\/b>supports can be adjusted in 1mm increments<\/i> should there be any variation in substrate level.<\/span><\/p>\n

Refer to installation guides for more detail.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

(B) Using joists only with bracing <\/b>(single layer)<\/span><\/p>\n

Using only joists (and bracing) fixed laterally and longitudinally with the A201 <\/b>corner bracket, to create a solid frame. Joist centres must not exceed 400mm. Joists should also be used to create bracing between joist centres, adding further stability to the frame (see diagram below). A905 <\/b>or A910 <\/b>height-adjustable supports may be utilised to raise and level frame. A901 <\/b>packers or A920 <\/b>slope correctors can be used to adjust and level on gradual slopes. Support extenders can also be used to increase height at increments of 30mm. The use of posts instead of supports is only recommended when being installed on very uneven or unprepared substrate (e.g. tussock) or an alternative option for deck frames of around 250 – 300mm, use of the 300mm or 600mm A194 <\/b>post would be suitable in both instance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Minimum requirements shown below – based on residential deck using A120 joists (running horizontally) and A120 bracing joists (running vertically) for composite deck boards<\/em><\/p>\n

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Ideal for low level installations:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 A110<\/strong> Joist – 28 x 45mm profile<\/p>\n

\u00b7 A120<\/strong> Joist – 45 x 45mm profile<\/p>\n

\u00b7 A130<\/strong> Joist – 90 x 45mm profile<\/p>\n

\u00b7 A140<\/strong> Joist – 135 x 45mm profile<\/p>\n

Joists need to be fixed securely to bracing joists using the A201 <\/strong>joist 90-degree corner brackets. This should be done at every intersection of joist and bracing joist, on either side.<\/p>\n

Use the A206<\/strong> or A207<\/strong> double joist bracket to expand the width of the joists unless using A110 <\/b>(then use the A306<\/b>\/A307 <\/b>brackets).<\/p>\n

Extend the length of beams and joists (where necessary) using the A202 <\/b>and A207 <\/b>Brace plate brackets unless using the A110 <\/b>(then use the A302 <\/b>Joiner brackets).<\/p>\n

Scenario<\/span>: For a frame height of 240mm,<\/b> use the A910 <\/b>height-adjustable supports set at 45mm exactly, stacked on top of x5 A915<\/strong> support extenders (30mm each), using A120 <\/b>joists (45mm) to provide an overall height of 240mm. A910 <\/b>supports can be adjusted in 1mm increments<\/i> should there be any variation in substrate level.<\/span><\/p>\n

Refer to installation guides for more detail.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Ultra-low frames allow for seamless indoor to outdoor surfaces.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Low level up to 300mm high frames<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Low level decks can use a combination of packers, supports, beams, joists and battens to achieve the desired height whilst providing a strong and secure frame. The A194 post may also be utilised in some scenarios.<\/p>\n

The benefits to using QwickBuild\u00ae at this level over wood, composite or polymer framing are multiple.<\/p>\n

\u2022 An aluminium structure provides greater strength than comparable materials when shallower joists\/beams are being employed. Polymer and composite joists are likely to bow under the weight of the deck surface – QwickBuild\u00ae won’t.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Powder coated aluminium will also fair much better when exposed to ground moisture at low levels.<\/p>\n

\u2022 QwickBuild’s innovative height-adjustable supports allow for even the slightest variations in height to be catered for, ensuring a perfectly level deck, every time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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