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How level does the surface beneath the carriage have to be where the Ipe decking tiles will be laid?

August 8th, 2011

Diamond Essence Ipe Door Mat

The carriages can “bridge” about 3/8 in. of vertical mismatch in a concrete sub-surface as long as any such cracking doesn’t lie directly below the tile joins. Excessive unevenness in a concrete surface will need to be repaired with a patching compound or resurfaced prior to installation.  The Ipe tile can also be installed over any surface such as concrete or a existing wood deck as long as the surface is flat enough to make the tiles lay smooth against one another. Shimming can be done below the tile top some extent but the best results are achieved if starting with as flat a surface as possible.
The Diamond Essence Ipe decking tile can be purchased at Canadian Retail Stores or online at www.myocstore.com
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I’am building furniture using Ipe wood and have questions regarding Cutek Green.

June 13th, 2011

Cutek Green Wood Preservative

Comments: Hello, I am actually constructing many furnitures using Ipe wood from both interior wooden floor and outdoor post that have started cracking (future legs). Those furniture will be used inside (coffee table, table, tv stand and so forth). I wish to know which kind of product would you suggest me. Here are my concerns : 1- I would like to get a produced that would prevent the wood from turning gray. 2- I wish also the wood to look as natural as possible 3- I wish to be as green as possible (minimal VOC and stuff like it) 4- Get the best wood protection possible. 5- Based on the product you will suggest me, wish product will affect the dryed up finish (water, alcool, heat, .) Thanks a lot! Sébastien

Reply

Hi Sebastien, thanks for the information. I would strongly suggest using the Cutek Green product as this would work very well for a wood preservative and uv protection. We are the Canadian Distributor and we sell 1 gallon container for $119.50 + shipping.  Please visit the website and this will give you lots of information. It was developed by Chemisys Group in Australia.

After Using Cutrek Green Customer Replys……….

Hello Robert,
 
I have three technical questions regarding Cutek green.
 
First I must say that I am very impressed the way this products works.
 
1-       Would you suggest complete sanding before application, do I need to sand between application, is it recommended… (my wood is IPE)
2-       This product seems to get in so well within hardwood that I am planning trying it in guitar.
3-       To be frank before I put this wood preservative in a piece of work that would have taken me 150 hours, I wish to know :
a.       if this product increase the density of the wood,
b.       is the wood gonna become harder.
c.       does this product replace water, or simply seals it within the wood.
Reply ….

Hi Sebastien, glad you like the product. I have answered your questions below and if you would like to call me to discuss that would be fine.

1-       Would you suggest complete sanding before application, do I need to sand between application, is it recommended… (my wood is IPE)
No need to sand before application or between.
2-       This product seems to get in so well within hardwood that I am planning trying it in guitar.
Cutek Green can be used for any wood application
3-       To be frank before I put this wood preservative in a piece of work that would have taken me 150 hours, I wish to know :
a.       if this product increase the density of the wood,
Like any moisture bearing product it will increase the weight at initial application of the product but as product dries it should return to normal weight but no tests to verify this have been performed to date.
b.       is the wood gonna become harder.
Cutek Green would not make the wood harder.
c.       does this product replace water, or simply seals it within the wood.
Cutek Green replaces water (it seeks out water born cells within the pc)

Cutek Green can be purchased at www.myocstore.com

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Aluminum Decking has many maintenance free atributes.

April 25th, 2010

Otter Creek is the leading distributor for Last Deck aluminum decking both in Canada and the United States. Otter Creek has been a key partner with Last Deck and in the last couple of years has seen a big movement by Canadian and U..S. homeowners towards aluminum decking as the choice over plastic composite decking alternatives. Here are some of the key reasons why homeowners are making the decision to build with aluminum decking.

  • Fire Resistant
  • Environmentally -Friendly
  • Non Toxic
  • Aircraft quality aluminum
  • No maintenance
  • No warping, splitting, cracking
  • Installation is easy
  • Versatile as wood
  • No clipping system
  • no unsightly screws showing
  • Watertight Series 200
  • Salt Water Resistant
  • Insect resistant
  • Light weight
  • Non wood grain and Wood grain patterns
  • 16 color choices
  • No mold or mildew
  • Self spacing
  • Can span 32″ joist spacing
  • Slip resistant
  • Limited lifetime warranty

Please visit www.ottercreekforestproducts.com and discover why aluminum decking should be your next choice for a truly maintenance free deck.

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