Introducing LOWDECK Australia's first GL8 Structural engineered bearers & joists treated to H4 for On-Ground use. Finally a timber subfloor solution made for Ultra-Low Decks.
Why use LOWDECK?
Framing timbers on the ground or lower than 150 mm should be termite resistant and in-ground durability Class 1 or treated to H4 or better.
Treated to H4 with Koppers Micro® Timber Treatment Technology, Lowdeck is protected from fungal decay, termites and insect attack. Suitable for in ground use and supported by a treatment warranty of 50 years. Engineered GL8 structural grade (roughly F7 equivalent) and double sealed with a high-quality oil-based primer to provide further protection. LOWDECK is an affordable, easy to work with alternative to steel or aluminium and is a smart upgrade from regular H3 Treated pine joists.
Resources & Spans
Deck Joist Spans - Single Span Residential Live Load 2.0kPa / N2 W33
Deck Joist Spans - Continuous accross 2 or more spans Residential Live Load 2.0kPa / N2 W33
Deck Joist Spans - Single Span Commercial Live Load 4.0kPa / N2 W33
Deck Joist Spans - Continuous accross 2 or more spans Commercial Live Load 4.0kPa / N2 W33
Notes
1.     GL8 grade timber used (refer to NZS3604)
2.     Timber treatment H4 (Dry in service)
3.     Deck supporting up to 25mm thick timber decking
4.     Domestic live load is 2.0kPa
5.     Commercial live load taken as 4.0kPa (refer AS/NZS1170, table 3.1 C3)
Full reports available on request.
Size | Deck Joist Spacing (Centres) | ||
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300 | 400 | 450 | |
44x30 | x | x | x |
44x44 | 600 | 550 | 500 |
68x44 | 1000 | 900 | 850 |
88x44 | 1300 | 1200 | 1100 |
138x44 | 2000 | 1800 | 1750 |
Size | Deck Joist Spacing (Centres) | ||
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300 | 400 | 450 | |
44x30 | x | x | x |
44x44 | 650 | 600 | 550 |
68x44 | 1200 | 1100 | 1000 |
88x44 | 1600 | 1500 | 1400 |
138x44 | 2500 | 2350 | 2200 |
Size | Deck Joist Spacing (Centres) | ||
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300 | 400 | 450 | |
44x30 | x | x | x |
44x44 | 500 | 450 | 400 |
68x44 | 800 | 750 | 700 |
88x44 | 1000 | 950 | 900 |
138x44 | 1600 | 1500 | 1400 |
Size | Deck Joist Spacing (Centres) | ||
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300 | 400 | 450 | |
44x30 | x | x | x |
44x44 | 600 | 550 | 500 |
68x44 | 1100 | 1000 | 950 |
88x44 | 1400 | 1300 | 1200 |
138x44 | 2300 | 2100 | 1950 |
Sizes - Joists
# | 3.6m | 4.2m | 4.8m | 5.4m | 6.0m |
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44x30 | |||||
44x44 | |||||
68x44 | |||||
88x44 | |||||
138x44 | |||||
188x44 | |||||
88x65 |
NEW Sizes - Posts
# | 2.4m | 3.0m | 3.6m | 4.2m | 4.8m | 5.4m | 6.0m |
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88x88 | |||||||
112x112 | |||||||
135x135 |
LOWDECK is treated with Koppers Micro® Timber Treatment Technology to H4. Koppers provides a 50 Year limited warranty against rot & insect attack. For full details please see the Koppers Warranty Document below:
For full details please see Koppers Wood Product Warranty
Please also note that in Australia our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. Treated Pine Distributors, 8 Accolade St, Morriset, 2264, NSW, (02) 49735544.
For full details please see Koppers Wood Product Warranty
Please also note that in Australia our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. Treated Pine Distributors, 8 Accolade St, Morriset, 2264, NSW, (02) 49735544.
LOWDECK
Engineered H4 Joists & Bearers for Ultra Low DecksTreatment | H4 MicroPro |
Strength | GL8 Engineered Certified |
Finish | Double Coat Primed |
Color | NEW Dark Grey |
Warranty | 50 Years Limited Warranty on Koppers(TM) MicroPro Wood Treatment Technology against rot & insect attack. |
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Sizes - Joists
# | 3.6m | 4.2m | 4.8m | 5.4m | 6.0m |
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44x30 | |||||
44x44 | |||||
68x44 | |||||
88x44 | |||||
138x44 | |||||
188x44 | |||||
88x65 |
NEW Sizes - Posts
Length (m) x Section (mm) |
2.4 | 3.0 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
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88x88 | |||||||
112x112 | |||||||
135x135 |