If you follow our assembly instructions, with the specified

spacing, you can calculate the use of materials as follows:

Woodlon Elegance: 7.0 linear m/sqm

Calculation of material

When working with Woodlon, the same tools should be used

as for normal wood. Tools that may be useful to have on hand include a screw driver with bits (Torx), a drill, a cross-cut/compound saw.

Tools

FasteningWoodlon Elegance is easiest to assemble using T-clips and accompanying screws. The T-clips provide constant spacing between the boards (5  mm) while also allowing it to move naturally with changes in temperature.

Use Woodlon Mounting Screws in cases where you will not/cannot use clips, e.g. on the first or last board, when fitting skirting and friezes, and on any longitudinal joints. Take care not to screw any closer than 25 mm from the edge of the board to avoid cracking (this applies to both the long and short edges of the board). The distance between each mounting screw should be no more than 400 mm. The board should not be fitted with an overhang of more than 15  mm past the supporting joist. We recommend beginning the installation from the outside of the deck and work inwards towards the house. Adjust the last plank by cutting as required. Since Woodlon is a thermal material, it should not be assembled with longitudinal jointing of more than two boards.

Each board must be attached to at least three joists, even when constructing stairs. Any joints must be made centrally above double joists to accommodate mounting screws or clips. This is easiest to do by fastening an additional joist piece into

an existing joist at each joint.

There are a few things you should keep in mind before you begin to work on building your new gop outdoor deck. Read the following tips and assembly instructions carefully before assembly for the best possible results. Check that the assembly instructions match the product you have chosen. Consult your builders’ merchant for advice on how the frame should be built and the dimensions required for floor substructures and support lines. See the assembly film at woodlon.se for useful assembly tips.

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Woodlon Elegance joist spacing

Private environment c/c 400 mm

Public environment c/c 300 mm

Stairs c/c 300 mm

Use short endsOutside Board 5400 mm

5–15°C 12 mm

15–25°C 10 mm

>25°C 8 mm

2. Then fix the first board using Woodlon T-clips, which should be screwed into place in the joist with the accompanying screws.

1. Fit the first board with Woodlon Edge Clips, or screw it into place with Woodlon Mounting Screws. Screw the edge clip into place with the accompanying screw; use one edge clip per joist. If edge clips cannot be used, fastening with Woodlon Mounting Screws is recommended. The distance between each mounting screw should be no more than 400 mm.

3. Slide in the next board so that the clip fits into the mounting groove. The T-clip provides constant spacing between the boards (5 mm). Fit the next board in the same way.

Fastening of clips

To give the deck an elegant edge, use Woodlon Decorative Trim Board, which hides the mounting groove on the outer board; see figure 4. Pre-drill and screw the decorative trim board into place with a countersunk rustproof wood screw, be sure not to screw it closer than 25 mm from the edge to avoid cracking. Screw any fixed skirting around the deck, and take care to ensure that the skirting does not obstruct good ventilation.

Installation Decorative Trim Board

Material propertiesAlways leave Woodlon in place without packaging for at least 72 hours before assembling, to allow the material to acclimatise to the prevailing climate. Woodlon is not suitable for installation at temperatures below 5°C. Wood composite is a thermal material that changes as the temperature and humidity change. This means that the material expands as the temperature and humidity increase. For best results, therefore, all boards should be cut in similar weather conditions. Mitring corners is not recommended. Because Woodlon is made from natural fibres, there may be some variation in colour between boards. At risk of extreme humidity, for example. deviations from height and ventilation instructions or at pool environments, we recommended impregnation of short ends with impregnating oil.

Give the deck enough space to move longitudinally

and laterally. The table below shows the longitudinal expansion of Woodlon Elegance. Leave 10–15  mm free for walls and fixed objects. To avoid continuous lengths, the boards should be installed in accordance with the installation instructions on reverse side of this sheet. You will find additional installation types and assembly films at woodlon.se.

SubstructureFor floor substructures and support lines, it is preferable to

use treated wood. Woodlon must not be used as a supporting element or for joist structures. Ask your builders’ merchant for advice about material and dimensions.

Always assemble the joist structure on a flat, dry base. Make sure that the deck has room for ventilation from below and never assemble directly on the ground or on concrete. The deck must not be sealed against the ground, as sealing obstructs the required airflow. For sufficient airflow, the distance between the ground and the bottom of the board must be at least 200 mm. Give the deck a gentle slope away from the wall of the house so that water can run off more easily. Adjust the distance of the joists depending on whether the deck is to be used in a private or public environment.

Leave Woodlon on a flat, dry base without packaging for at least 72 hours before assembly to allow the material to acclimatise to the prevailing climate.

Assemble the joist structure on a flat, dry base and give the deck sufficient room for ventilation from below.

The deck must not be sealed against the ground, as sealing obstructs the required airflow for the boards. For sufficient airflow, the distance between the ground and the bottom of the board must be at least 200 mm.

Check each board carefully before assembly and put any damaged or faulty boards to one side. Each fitted board is considered to be approved by the customer.

Always use the recommended joist spacing for private or public environments.

Assemble the deck with a gentle slope away from the wall of the house so that water can run off more easily.

Bear in mind that Woodlon is heavier than most traditional timbers and should be lifted and handled with care.

Read the following assembly instructions carefully before you start. Bear in mind that the deck needs to be assembled in accordance with our instructions for the guarantee to be valid.

After assembly, the deck should be cleaned to remove any dust from manufacture.

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5. Fit the outer frieze board with Woodlon Mounting Screws.

4. Saw the fixed board in all partitions.1. Fit the board to the first partition in the deck; start from the outer edge of the deck and work inwards towards the wall of the house. Fit the first board with Edge Clips, or screw it into place with Woodlon Mounting Screws. Pre-drill with 3 mm bit. Use Woodlon EndBoard to hide mounting groove on outer board. Fit EndBoard with EdgeClips.

Fit the following boards with T-clips, which provide constant spacing between the boards (5 mm). Fit the board with excess length so that it can be sawn as in point 4.

2. Fasten a T-locking clip (or pre-drill and screw obliquely) to the centre joist to centre the board’s thermal movements and avoid any displacement. For oblique screwing, use 5 x 56 mm decking screws, for example.

3. Fit the first board to the second partition in the deck as in points 1 and 2; start from the outer edge of the deck and work inwards towards the wall of the house.

7. Use Woodlon Decorative Trim Board to give the deck an elegant edge. The deck must not be sealed against the ground, as sealing obstructs the required airflow. For sufficient airflow, the distance between the ground and the bottom of the board must be at least 200 mm.

6. Lay the middle friezes in place with T-clips between the boards. Then screw the boards into place on the outer edge with Woodlon Mounting Screws.

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Below, we have provided some tips and ideas on how to proceed when assembling your new outdoor deck. Because Woodlon is a thermal

material, we recommend making use of friezes instead of laying the boards short end to short end. At woodlon.se you will find further

suggested configurations; there is also an assembly film that provides helpful tips for assembly.

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Woodlon® Elegance Accessories

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