Mounting of the terrace board. Material specifications

The terrace board is in demand in the building materials market. It can be of two types: deck (smooth) and relief. Rough surface has become more common, as it prevents slipping.

Installation of the terrace board begins with the preparation of the base, which is done with a slight deviation from the building. First dig up the top layer of the earth (20 cm), fall asleep with rubble, creating a bias from the house. From above level with a layer of gravel. If the surface is flat enough - for example, slabs, or a concrete base, then the logs are laid directly on them.

Stacking

Professionals say that, before starting the installation of the terrace board, the products must be kept in the place where they will be located. Do not recommend running work at negative temperatures. The material must be laid on logs, but not on the ground or foundation. A prerequisite for good styling is the presence of a gap to allow ventilation. Without compensation gap, deformation of products may occur. The stretching and contraction of the profiles is possible because of temperature fluctuations, so we must anticipate this fact in advance.

Installation of the terrace board begins with the preparation of the necessary inventory. To build a terrace you will need the following tool:

• pencil;
• Ruler;
• drill;
• saw;
• a circular saw;
• Crosses for gaps;
• Gloves and goggles.

Which material is more suitable for terraces? Experts say that this is larch. The installation of a terrace board from larch requires constant prevention. In the autumn and spring, the terrace is treated with special substances so that there is no decay of the wood. Professionals say that if the products are treated with a wax emulsion, they will be durable and durable.

A terrace board made of larch is used to decorate the area near the pond. Widespread use in landscape design tracks, piers, ladders, decks and pools. Wood requires constant care; The contaminants are washed off with water and detergents. Particularly dirty places tinder with a brush, but do not use solvents.

Characteristics of larch:

• hardwood;
• Beautiful appearance;
• Good density;
• Rich color palette;
• High resistance to decay;
• Resistance to destruction by insects.

Mounting the terrace board, the price of the material and work in the end turns out to be considerable. For example, if the board costs 285 rubles. Per running meter, then its installation will cost another 500 rubles. Per square meter. If you want to use cheaper similar wood, you can buy a deck board.

Products are divided into the following categories: extra, prima, A, B. High-class boards - extra-class - do not have damage; They do not have cracks and knots. The variety of "prima" has several healthy knots and cracks, as well as resinous formations. Products belonging to category A, there are healthy and dark knots, and also there are cracks. In addition to all the listed properties, the wood of category B on the front side may have shells. Mounting of the terrace board is carried out by open and hidden masonry methods.

The material for the terrace of WPC (wood-polymer composites) has collected all the best properties. Wood and plastic have an ideal appearance. It is their unequal ratio that different producers use so successfully.