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Are the Diamond Essence Ipe decking tiles save to use under barbeques?

August 15th, 2011

Diamond Essence Ipe Decking Tile Barbeque

I’m not at all concerned with it being a fire hazard. Ipe has a Fire Rating: a Class A Fire Rating, the same rating given to concrete & steel. The National Fire Protection Code it was determined that it’s fire resistance level is the same as concrete…can’t get much better than that!

Ipe’s strong, tough, resilient properties make it an excellent material and an increasingly popular choice for commercial/residential decking for patios and balconies and outdoor furniture. It is prized for its stability, durability, strength, and natural resistance to deca in wet conditions.
 
The Ipe decking tiles is idea where durability and high shock resistance are needed, particularly for any project near a sea resort. Any other type of wood would rot away over time with the salt from the ocean, but ipe is incredibly resistant to the elements. It is also used in sauna and marina construction, seaside resorts, golf courses, and outdoor facilities, and even in roofing applications.

The Diamond Esencve Ipe decking tiles can be purchased at Canadian Retail Stores or online at www.myocstore.com

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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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Can I use the Ipe decking tiles for steps, stairs or edges?

August 5th, 2011

Ipe Decking Tile

Tiles can only be used for steps or stairs if they are screwed securely to the base of the stairway or if you glue them with “Concrete Glue”.  Additionally, end capping should be fixed to the edge of the tile to hide the plastic base. For the vertical edges transitioning down to the next step or to ground level, we recommend detaching the wood from the plastic base and affixing it to the surface with a quality adhesive designed for wood, and also designed for the surface you are attaching it to. You can also cover the edge of the carriage on the step above with this piece of wood. If you have a radius or curved edge that you need to cover, we recommend using bender board (available at hardware or lumber stores) that closely matches the color of the wood tile.  A contractor should be consulted for any extremely hard installations.  
The Diamond Essence Ipe decking tile can be purchased through Canadian Retail Stores or online at www.myocstore.com
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What do I do about cutting Ipe decking tiles on corners or curved areas?

August 4th, 2011

Ipe Decking Tile Back Side Carriage

You can just simply cut the under carriage with a handsaw or jigsaw. You may however need to insert additional screws via the existing screw holes in the carriage base to ensure that each wood slat is still secured with a least two screws.  The carriage is the underside of the tile that the Ipe slats attach to. There are several stainless steel screws in various locations on the carriage. The carriage has holes designed for the stainless steel screws to go through and up into the back of the Ipe slat to secure the slat to the carriage. The carriage is made of very durable hardened plastic that can withstand extreme temperatures either hot or cold.
The Diamond Essence Ipe decking tiles can be purcvhased through Canadian Retail Stores or online at www.myocstore.com
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Are Diamond Essence Ipe decking tiles glued or secured to the floor in any way?

August 1st, 2011

Ipe Decking Tile

No. Installation of the tiles requires no adhesives, nails, screws or any other fixing devices.  However if you prefer to have the product glued, use “Concrete Glue” which will secure the product even further, although it is not necessary.  
This is why the Diamond Essence Ipe decking tile is so convenient to install as it requires no special tools. Each tile simply snaps and locks into place. You can cover one square foot simply by putting the tile into place.
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