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FOR EXTERIOR SPACES

Rethinking outdoor spaces

STRUCTURAL, DURABLE SOLUTIONS FOR BUILDING DECKS, TILE OR TURF AREAS
OVER WATERPROOF MEMBRANE, CONCRETE SLABS, PAVERS & NATURAL GROUND
OF ALL HEIGHTS FROM UNDER 300MM TO OVER 2M

We have replaced the inefficiencies associated with customised deck design and construction with a
comprehensive system that is superior in durability, moisture-resistance and performance, is cost-effective,
fast and easy to quantify, quote and install.

Most aspects of construction have advanced with technology, automation and high-performance materials.
The traditional methodology for designing and constructing outdoor spaces – particularly low height deck
and tile structures has been overlooked. Amongst multiple problems these installations are high risk,
largely due to moisture issues resulting in catastrophic remedial and compliance costs.

PROBLEMS WITH TRADITIONAL DECK CONSTRUCTION

  • • Timber deck structures rot due to moisture absorption and lack of airflow

  • • Deck construction methods are antiquated, cumbersome & wasteful

  • • The design process is time consuming & inefficient with each project customised

  • • Lack of automation technology & value engineering

  • • Architectural trends require low height decks & solution for rooftops developments

  • • Residential and commercial applications, load capacity of up to 5kN point load and 5kPa UDL

  • • Remedial social and economic costs for failed decks over membranes are catastrophic

  • • ‘Pods on pavers’ is not a structural solution is difficuly to level & potentially hazardous

  • • Ripped timber joists over membrane is not compliant in many councils

  • • The standard sales model from design to install makes a ‘fixed price’ difficult

Photographs of traditional installation methods showing moisture-damaged membrane decks.

With the architectural trend of deck design being low to the ground to maximize indoor-outdoor flow,
traditional timber framing is not an appropriate material to use. Timber framing is affected by moisture when
adjacent to or in contact with the ground or installed for example on balconies over membrane where the
height between the substrate and the decking is under 100mm. Timber framing requires blocking for
structural integrity which in turn prevents critical airflow. The timber naturally wants to bow and twist is
cumbersome and heavy to handle with a high waste percentage on site.

One of the primary reasons for the prolific ‘Leaky Building Crisis’ impacting the New Zealand and now
Australian economies is due to the way low height decks or tiles were installed over a waterproof membrane
– typical of balconies and rooftop spaces where the membrane had been damaged through direct fixing
the tiles or from moisture issues from rotten timber sub-structures. Adjustable height pedestals or pods are
still widely used to support tiles/pavers, but the installation method is proving very problematic as it
provides no lateral stability and it is challenging to prevent pavers from becoming uneven making the
pavers hazardous and requiring regular maintenance.

The status quo design-quote-buy-install model means every deck is bespoke and figured out on site by the
builder with no benefits of standardisation being passed on to the end-user. The ‘true cost’ of building a
deck using traditional methods is difficult to define when considering onsite factors such as incorrect
quantification, weather impacting installation times access to site etc.

The smart solution for building decks

Renderings showing QwickBuild supporting tiles and decking boards over a membrane

KEY BENEFITS OF OUTDURE‘S QWICKBUILD™
STRUCTURAL EXTERIOR FLOORING SYSTEM

  • • Durable and light-weight: the structural components are extruded from marine grade aluminium

  • • A comprehensive system comprising of a family of patented profiles, other components include
    brackets clips, anchors, patented twist clips, fasteners + access and ventilation grates.

  • • Multi-surface integration: select from Outdure’s ranges of decking tiles turf or independent surface ranges

  • • Supply/install options: modular kit-set or a customised solution + all components, efficient sizes for freight

  • • Design service: If required, concepts to detailed construction drawings to ensure the correct specification

  • • Compliant low-risk solution: the system is designed to “float“ on a membrane without penetrating it

  • • Enables a level transition between interior – exterior floor levels and exterior surfaces

  • • Versatile: can be designed with infinite configurations to accomodate various heights –
    The top of substrate to the top of finished deck – Under 300mm / 300 to 1000mm / Over 1000mm

  • • One system: for the structure and surfaces reducing the number of trades required on a project

  • • The standard sales model from design to install makes a ‘fixed price’ difficult

  • • Cost-effective: the modules are value engineered + surfaces are fast to install + minimal waste

  • • Stable and level: the structure results in a substantial reduction in the number of supports required

  • • Access solution: add QwickGrates for critical ventilation and access to drains and services

  • • The system allows for the design and construction of stairs, seats, vertical screens and curves

  • • 25 Year Frame Warranty*

ACCESS & VENTILATION SOLUTIONS

The grilles are designed to integrate and align to achieve a flush surface with Outdure’s range of decking boards, exterior tiles and also compliment Outdure’s UltraPlush synthetic turf.

The QwickGrate’s are easily removable and allow for visual inspection and access to sumps, drains and gutters under the deck area. Most importantly, the QwickGrate system promotes critical airflow and ventilation under the deck structure. The solution is supplied as a kit with the concealed ‘snap-mount’ fastener (there are no visible screws). The snap-mount can be installed directly onto QwickBuild aluminium joists or timber joists. QwickGrates are 138x23x2800mm and are available in 25 micron anodised black or silver finishes.

ANTISLIP, NON-SKID DECKING BOARDS & ACCESSORIES

The ‘QwickBuild Anti-slip Strip’, provides a non-slip solution that integrates perfectly with Outdure’s range of decking boards, and tiles to give a flush finish. The innovation uses commercial grade 3M adhesive to ensure the durability of the non-slip strip function. The strips are 54x23mm and are manufactured from anodised 10 micron available in black or silver finishes.

CURVED DECKS, RAMPS & STAIRS

Outdure developed the ‘QwickBuild Smooth Curve’ joists to cater for the organic forms currently trending in architectural designs. Available in 45 or 90 profiles, 5800 or custom lengths. Made from 6063-T6 structural aluminium in powder coated black or a mill silver finish.

OUR IN-HOUSE CAD TEAM HAVE REFINED STAIR & RAMP DESIGNS FOR EFFICIENT, EASY INSTALLATION THAT IS COST EFFECTIVE & COMPLIANT
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