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Technical Data for 

Decking Products

Mechanical Properties Deckboard 2" x 6" ASTM Method
Actual Size 1 1/8" x 5 1/8" 1 1/2" x 5 1/2"  
Density 0.710 gm/cc 0.659 gm/cc D6111-97
Flexural Secant
Modulus @ 1% Strain
123,700 psi 120,000 psi D6109-97
Flexural Stress
@ 3% Strain
2258 psi 1993 psi D6109-97
 

Compressive Stress

@ 3% Strain
1683 psi 1993 psi D6108-97
Maximum Span for l/240 @ 60 psf 16 in. 24 in.  
Screw Pullout#10 1 1/2" Wood Screw 746 lbs. 746 lbs. D6117-97
Thermal ExpansionCoefficient

(-40o F/ + 160o F

5.65 x 10-5            

in/in/oF

5.65 x 10-5       

in/in/oF

  X-20-29b
Water Absorption <0.01% <0.01% D570-95


Testing performed by: L.J. Broutman & Associates as third party inspection. All testing method results are average (mean) per ASTM statistical requirements. All tests performed at 23° C.

The deckboard system tested old passed Modified ASTM 108, Class C Burning Brand Test. Test modified to simulate horizontal orientation of a deck.
Notes:. Screw Pullout Strength with a 2.5 safety factor as required by most building codes yield an average withdrawal design strength of 298 lbs. By comparison White Oak has a pullout of 288 lbs. (National Design Specification for Wood Construction) before the application of a reduction factor.

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Florida Office:         1500 Main Street

                                  Palm Bay FL 32905

 

Tennessee Office:  773 N. Union Grove Rd

                                  Friendsville TN 37737

Florida Showroom Hours:  Effective Jan 1, 2012, our Florida showroom hours are by appointment only. 

Florida Showroom Directions:  From I-95 exit #176 (old exit 70A) -- Palm Bay Rd.   East 4 miles to Main St. We're at the SW corner of Palm Bay Rd & Main St, in the tan building with green doors & shutters. If you go past the railroad tracks, you've gone too far & missed us! Turn around -we're right across from the tracks! 

Tennessee Showroom Hours:  Monday - Thursday  9am - 6pm, starting Monday Feb 6 2012.

Tennessee Showroom Hours: From 321, go west 4 miles past Foothills Mall, turn Right on N. Union Grove, turn left 1/2 mile (look for our sign), then turn right into our driveway at the electric transfer station.

 

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