Design Buy Build Issue 48 2021 | Page 56

LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS

ENSURE THE LIFE OF YOUR DECK WITH TREX ® PROTECT

Today ’ s high-performance composite deck boards , like those from Trex , are warranted to last for 25 years or longer . Featuring a protective shell for superior defense against severe weather and heavy foot traffic , Trex deck boards will retain their good looks even after years of wet British winters .
But what about the substructure underneath ? If the posts and beams that support the deck are made of wood , they are likely to deteriorate long before the decking warranty elapses . Now , there is a simple and cost-effective solution to combat the damaging effects of nature and time . Trex ® Protect™ Joist and Beam Tape is a self-adhesive butyl tape designed to protect wooden joists and beams from moisture that can lead to rot , wood decay and the loosening of deck screws and fasteners .
Trex Protect works by shielding the tops of joists , rim joists , ledger boards and beams from moisture . It also
acts as a barrier between wood and galvanized metal commonly used in construction hardware such as joist hangers . Additionally , Trex Protect seals deck fasteners and helps deck screws hold longer and stronger by preventing moisture penetration and defending against splitting that can result from seasonal freezing and thawing . Available in two widths – 4.13cm for joists and 7.94cm for beams – Trex Protect works on horizontal and vertical surfaces and is applied as a ‘ cap ’ ( vs . wrapping ), which allows the wood to breathe . The butyl-based selfadhesive also won ’ t bleed , dry out as quickly , or curl up and hold water like many asphalt-based tapes .
For more information about Trex Protect visit www . trexprotect . com .

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JK100 Timber frames for buildings varying from 3 to 10 sqm ( 32 to 108 sq ft ) and JK150 Timber frame range for buildings varying from 10sqm to 500 sqm ( 108 to 5382 sq ft ).
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JointKit Ltd , 4 Clock House Court , Beacon Road , Crowborough , East Sussex TN6 1AF Phone : 01892 669971 | Mobile : 07887 998033 | info @ jointkit . co . uk
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