composite - LJN Blog Posts - Landscape Juice Network2024-03-29T14:34:48Zhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/compositeComposite decking main frameworkhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/composite-decking-main-framework2013-12-11T21:00:00.000Z2013-12-11T21:00:00.000ZJackson's Landscape Designhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/JacksonsLandscapeDesign<div><p style="text-align: center;">An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Cullompton, Exeter, Devon.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Day 16</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">Coffee</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/render-plaster-top-coat-application" target="_self">View previous day here</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Composite decking mainframe</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" style="display: inline;" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b02a2500d970b-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2019b02a2500d970b image-full img-responsive" title="Composite decking mainframe" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b02a2500d970b-800wi" alt="Composite decking mainframe" border="0"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">The composite decking mainframe is taking shape, I want to use as many full lengths as possible so plenty of thought and calculations are required, the joists and double up and sprayed red at every joiner.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Black composite decking walkway</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" style="display: inline;" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b02a1ebd8970c-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2019b02a1ebd8970c image-full img-responsive" title="Black composite garden walkway" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b02a1ebd8970c-800wi" alt="Black composite garden walkway" border="0"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">The recycled black decking walkway is installed parallel to the property, a separate detachable manhole hatch will be included to gain access to the manhole cover below.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Decking post hole excavation</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" style="display: inline;" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b02a273e2970b-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2019b02a273e2970b image-full img-responsive" title="Decking post hole excavation" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b02a273e2970b-800wi" alt="Decking post hole excavation" border="0"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">As we progress with the construction of the decking frame, another member of the team drops behind us and excavates the post holes with a pair of scissor shovels. The depth of each post hole dig will be 600mm. At this depth I install 200mm of concrete to each base of the post hole and compact the concrete prior to installing the 4x4 treated posts. If concrete is not installed at the post base the liability of the whole decking bouncing into the sub grade soil whilst 15 to 20 people party on the decked area are very high.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Composite deck supporting legs</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" style="display: inline;" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b02a28507970b-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2019b02a28507970b image-full img-responsive" title="Composite deck supporting legs" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b02a28507970b-800wi" alt="Composite deck supporting legs" border="0"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Each post is cut at 400mm allowing for the concrete base depth, each cut post loaded out next to each hole ready for installation. <span>I have bolted the double joist frame to the house , feature walling and kitchen block work with Fisher frame fixings 10x140mm, I have also used the 6.0x80mm self tapping Spax screw and 100mm and 150mm Timberdrive</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Decking post support</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" style="display: inline;" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b02a29686970b-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2019b02a29686970b image-full img-responsive" title="Decking post support" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b02a29686970b-800wi" alt="Decking post support" border="0"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">As you see above the finished height of the post is 10-15mm below the top level of the decking frame and concreted in place ensuring the concrete is compacted around the post. I allow the concrete surrounding the posts to cure for 2-3 days before laser levelling the joists into a level position and bolting the joist to the post with 150mm Timberdrives.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Recycled composite decking frame</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" style="display: inline;" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b02a312b7970d-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2019b02a312b7970d image-full img-responsive" title="Recycled composite decking frame" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b02a312b7970d-800wi" alt="Recycled composite decking frame" border="0"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Garden design and landscaping works in mid flow, Near Tiverton, Devon</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Raised seating area render wall </strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" style="display: inline;" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b02a32b7e970d-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2019b02a32b7e970d image-full img-responsive" title="Raised seating area render wall" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b02a32b7e970d-800wi" alt="Raised seating area render wall" border="0"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">The top coat render is applied to the hatch way kitchen, raised seating area walling</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>External rendered walling looks like an internal wall</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314183774?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314183774?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Once the render has been applied to the walling, the plasterer will work with the setting time, rubbing the walling up with a plastic float as the render setting time will allow, this is then completed with a sponge finish, should the walling not set with in the working day then we will set the lights out and continue working with the wall until such time that the walling render top coat is completed.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Tomorrows blog:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Marshalls raised black limestone planter preparation</strong></p></div>Composite decking design installer Devonhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/composite-decking-design-installer-devon2012-10-24T20:30:00.000Z2012-10-24T20:30:00.000ZJackson's Landscape Designhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/JacksonsLandscapeDesign<div><p style="text-align: center;">Jackson's landscape Design, Newton Abbot, Devon Have been appointed Devons <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.saigedecking.com/decking-design" target="_self">designer</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.saigedecking.com/decking-fitters" target="_self">installer</a> of the stunning <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.saigedecking.com/" target="_self">Saige</a> Longlife Composite decking, which creates a unique and beautiful outdoor living area that improves your lifestyle and your gardens, landscaping, swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, lodges, balconies, gazebos bridges, boardwalks, caravan decks, static mobile homes or just your abodes kerb appeal.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Composite deck decking Devon</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e201761690902d970c-popup"><img alt="Composite deck Devon" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e201761690902d970c" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e201761690902d970c-320wi" title="Composite deck Devon"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Look no further for your bespoke composite decking <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.saigedecking.com/landscapers-saige-decking" target="_self">installations</a>, as a garden designer, landscaper, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.saigedecking.com/decking-design-installation-devon" target="_self">decking designer and installer</a>, we offer a full 3D design and extremely high quality decking, deck installation service which is crafted around you and your garden, landscaping requirements Devon. </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span><strong>If your seeking a softwood design and installation service I strongly urge you to leave this page now!</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Here's why</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">I answer my phone with "Kerry Jackson"</p><p style="text-align: center;">"Hello Mr Jackson, I'm ringing you to discuss a design and installation of a softwood deck within our garden"</p><p style="text-align: center;">Up until now, July 2012, I would and have on numerous occasions point blank refused to have any dealings with softwood decks, decking projects within Devon or Cornwall. </p><p style="text-align: center;">I have personally gone head over heels on slippery softwood decks, goodness knows how many others have landed on their backsides....it wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if you have too......Not any more!!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong> </strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong> </strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong> </strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong> Composite decking designer Devon </strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong> </strong> <a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e201774376a59c970d-popup"><img alt="Composite decking designer Devon" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e201774376a59c970d" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e201774376a59c970d-500wi" title="Composite decking designer Devon"/></a><span> <br/> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;">I am excited about the numerous colours on offer to you, in fact its endless, just a little notice is required for your bespoke colour requirements. I also like the fact that the hidden screw clip system is easy on the eye and the overall aesthetics of the garden deck and your landscaping project. It is quick and simple to construct, the composite material is easy to cut to the required shapes and will require far less maintenance than a conventional wooden deck!! It is also considerably cheaper than wood – an important consideration in today’s economic climate!</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Decking design and build Devon</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e201761690a78f970c-popup"><img alt="Decking design and build Devon" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e201761690a78f970c" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e201761690a78f970c-500wi" title="Decking design and build Devon"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">As far as I'm concerned I would take personal pleasure in ripping up all softwood decks and burning the lot! Waste of trees, waste of money and a waste of NHS time.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong> Composite Decking Devon</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e20167689bb32c970b-popup"><img alt="Composite decking Devon" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e20167689bb32c970b-120wi" title="Composite decking Devon"/></a></p><h4 style="text-align: center;">Click <a rel="nofollow" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood-plastic_composite" target="_self">here</a> for Wikipedia's write up on wood-plastic composite (wpc)</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;"><span>Why have composite decking designed and installed and not a softwood deck?</span></h4><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>C</strong>hild Friendly</h4><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>Anti-splinter</li><li>Free of Toxic Additives</li><li>Hidden fixing system</li><li>Heat resistant</li></ul><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>L</strong>onglife</h4><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>10 year full Manufacturer’s Warranty</li><li>Expected Lifespan of over 50 years</li></ul><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>E</strong>nvironmentally Friendly</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">Made from Recycled Materials</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>V</strong>astly out performs wood, whilst maintaining a wood-like appearance</h4><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>Slip Resistant</li><li>Eliminates warping, splitting, woodworm and rotting</li><li>Fungi and mold growth are drastically reduced over conventional lumber</li><li>Consistent Product Color</li><li>Resistance to insect and termite attacks</li><li>Low Water Absorption rate of approximately 0.5% whilst wood can be up to 100%</li></ul><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>E</strong>asy to Install & Cut</h4><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>Consistent in size and shape</li><li>Lightweight</li><li>2 Style Options on One board</li></ul><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>R</strong>eally Low maintenance</h4><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>No need to paint, sand and seal each year</li><li>Cheaper than conventional wood over time</li></ul><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>How to build a composite deck video:</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/SNr4ysLaMcc?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><h3 style="text-align: center;">WHAT IS SAIGE LONGLIFE COMPOSITE DECKING MADE OF?</h3><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;">SAiGE Decking is very eco-friendly! Whilst we cannot release the secret recipe of SAiGE’s decking I can confirm that there is no glue involved in the process. It is a fairly straight forward two phase process as detailed below:</p><p style="text-align: center;">First, recycled wood flour and recycled plastic is mixed and heated to melting point. In this step the wood and plastic is uniformed mixing, with ratio about 4:5. Whilst the mixed material is cooled down the particles bond together (particle caking). The second part of the process is that the mixture is put into the extrusion machine, then it is heated again (at about 200C). The melting material is then forced through the tooling and shaped and cooled. As soon as it is made into the desired shape, then it is cut at the required length and finished on a separate machine with larger brushes to create a brushed effect.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Composite Decking Devon</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2017ee46b122d970d-popup"><img alt="Composite decking Devon" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2017ee46b122d970d" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2017ee46b122d970d-500wi" title="Composite decking Devon"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;">Things to look out for when comparing SAiGE Composite decking with others is by looking at the profile of the board to check how well the components have been mixed together – if you can see white flecks in the decking then this shows that the mixture has not been bound properly and you will potentially get problems with your decking.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;">For all your inquiries regarding our composite decking design and high quality installation service please call 01626 332533.</p></div>