{"id":64367,"date":"2022-05-27T08:46:41","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T07:46:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/?p=64367"},"modified":"2024-12-10T14:21:42","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T14:21:42","slug":"composite-decking-on-concrete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/composite-decking-on-concrete\/","title":{"rendered":"Composite Decking on Concrete &#8211; Can It Be Done?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:-40px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:10%;--awb-padding-left:10%;--awb-padding-right-medium:5%;--awb-padding-left-medium:5%;--awb-padding-right-small:1%;--awb-padding-left-small:1%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">A NeoTimber\u00ae guide to everything you need to know about installing composite decking on concrete.<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;width:100%;max-width:50%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#ff9800;border-color:#ff9800;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p style=\"text-align: center\">When <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/advice\/installation\/\">laying composite decking<\/a> over a hard surface like concrete, it can be tempting to cut corners and lay the decking directly onto the concrete to avoid the extra work of securing a <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/composite-decking\/accessories\/frame\/\">proper composite decking subframe<\/a>. A golden rule that you should live by, however, is to <strong>never<\/strong> install composite decking without a subframe. There are numerous reasons why this is a bad idea, and we outline these below.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Every c<a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/composite-decking\/\">omposite decking solution<\/a> requires a framework to ensure ventilation and structural integrity. What&#8217;s more, concrete is not always level, so securing your boards directly to it would mean that your deck would be all over the place. Another key reason to <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/composite-decking\/accessories\/frame\/\">install a subframe<\/a> is because, despite the long lifespan of <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/composite-decking\/\">NeoTimber\u00ae composite decking<\/a>, excessive water build-up would deteriorate the product at a far faster rate. Therefore, a <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/shop\/composite-joist\/\">joist subframe<\/a> of no less than 35mm is strongly advised.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:15px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"composite decking on concrete\" title=\"Intro Photo Full Size\" src=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Intro-Photo-Full-Size.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-64369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Intro-Photo-Full-Size-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Intro-Photo-Full-Size-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Intro-Photo-Full-Size-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Intro-Photo-Full-Size-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Intro-Photo-Full-Size-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Intro-Photo-Full-Size.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:5px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p style=\"text-align: center\">You can <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/advice\/installation\/\">install composite decking<\/a> onto concrete, so long as you <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/composite-decking\/accessories\/frame\/\">install a subframe<\/a> for the <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/categories\/composite-decking-boards\/\">composite deck boards<\/a> to sit on first. This post will give you all the information you need to go about installing composite decking on concrete.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-animated\" 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href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/composite-decking-samples\/\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Order FREE Samples Today!<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" 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https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/10\/NeoTimber-Composite-Decking-Samples-1.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Why A Subframe Is So Important<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:5px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p style=\"text-align: center\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/composite-decking\/accessories\/frame\/\">well-built subframe<\/a> offers structural integrity to your <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/\">composite deck<\/a>, giving it the rigidity and support it needs to flex under changes in temperature and varying weight loads. Even giving support to the boards themselves, subframes ensure that there are no stress points or areas under greater strain. By directing force and pressure along its <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/shop\/composite-joist\/\">joists<\/a> ,a quality subframe seamlessly spreads the load for optimal safety.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Most importantly, however, a subframe creates a vital space beneath the <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/composite-decking-boards\/\">deck boards<\/a>, where water can easily drain away and air can pass through. This airflow allows boards to dry much quicker, making for a safe, long-life deck.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Our Composite Joist Is The Ideal Fix For Composite Decking On Concrete<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:5px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:15px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"composite decking on concrete\" title=\"Can Composite Decking be laid on concrete\" src=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Can-Composite-Decking-be-laid-on-concrete.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-65392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Can-Composite-Decking-be-laid-on-concrete-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Can-Composite-Decking-be-laid-on-concrete-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Can-Composite-Decking-be-laid-on-concrete-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Can-Composite-Decking-be-laid-on-concrete-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Can-Composite-Decking-be-laid-on-concrete-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Can-Composite-Decking-be-laid-on-concrete.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:5px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p style=\"text-align: center\">While timber is widely used as a subframe for <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/why-neotimber\/composite-decking-vs-wood\/\">standard wooden decking<\/a>, issues can arise when placed directly onto a hard surface. This tends to manifest as rot caused by standing water.\u00a0 For those on a strict budget, NeoTimber\u00ae supplies <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/shop\/joist-tape\/\">no-maintenance joist tape<\/a> to protect the upper surface of timber. However, if you&#8217;re not limited by your budget, we&#8217;d recommend our <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/shop\/composite-joist\/\">composite posts and joists<\/a> above any other alternative. Let us tell you exactly why we believe composite is a far better option than traditional timber for building composite decking on concrete.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:1;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:1;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25;--minFontSize:25;line-height:1.3;\">Longer life<\/h3><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:5px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p style=\"text-align: center\">Composite, as you may imagine, is a composition of more than one material. In our case, we make use of <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wpc-decking\/\">wood fibres and recycled plastic<\/a> to create long-lasting, eco-friendly decking boards that are designed to synergise with our varied product range. As complimentary forces, the two marry strength with waterproofing and flexibility to create the resilient, strong, and weather-resistant \u2018super wood\u2019 that we call NeoTimber\u00ae.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">NeoTimber\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/shop\/composite-joist\/\">custom-designed WPC (Wood Plastic Composite) joist<\/a> is the perfect solution for <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/advice\/installation\/\">fixing decking<\/a> to a solid base. Designed specifically for fixing into concrete, it can be installed lengthways into the concrete itself to completely bypass the need for sinking posts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:2px;--awb-margin-bottom:2px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:1;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:1;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25;--minFontSize:25;line-height:1.3;\">Purpose Built For Drainage<\/h3><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:5px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/shop\/composite-joist\/\">install a WPC subframe<\/a> without any fear of it warping or cracking. <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/shop\/composite-joist\/\">WPC Joists<\/a> are hollow and have a drainage hole built-in to allow for water runoff. Assuming that your subframe may be sitting in water for an extended period of the year, <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/shop\/composite-joist\/\">WPC Composite Joists<\/a> perform far better than their timber counterparts. Excellent at absorbing significantly less water, composite joists are capable of greatly reducing the warping effect typical joists could cause.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:2;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:2;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"--awb-max-width:600px;--awb-max-height:360px;--awb-align-self:center;--awb-width:100%;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><lite-youtube videoid=\"BmrjxcD9vb0\" class=\"landscape\" params=\"wmode=transparent&autoplay=1&amp;enablejsapi=1\" title=\"YouTube video player 1\" data-button-label=\"Play Video\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" data-thumbnail-size=\"auto\" data-no-cookie=\"on\"><\/lite-youtube><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:2px;--awb-margin-bottom:2px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:2;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:2;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"composite decking on concrete\" title=\"Can Composite Decking be laid on concrete 2\" src=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Can-Composite-Decking-be-laid-on-concrete-2.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-65394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Can-Composite-Decking-be-laid-on-concrete-2-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Can-Composite-Decking-be-laid-on-concrete-2-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Can-Composite-Decking-be-laid-on-concrete-2-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Can-Composite-Decking-be-laid-on-concrete-2-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Can-Composite-Decking-be-laid-on-concrete-2-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Can-Composite-Decking-be-laid-on-concrete-2.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:1;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:1;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25;--minFontSize:25;line-height:1.3;\">Easy To Install<\/h3><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:5px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/shop\/composite-joist\/\">NeoTimber\u00ae WPC Joists<\/a> are <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/why-neotimber\/features\/easy-to-install-decking\/\">easy to install<\/a>, as you can drill straight through them and attach them to your concrete base. Simply drill through using a countersunk screw and fix at 500mm increments. You can then attach the deck to the joist board using our custom-engineered clip system &#8211; one that which fits down a guidance channel along the length of each joist.<\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/why-neotimber\/features\/easy-to-install-decking\/\">WPC Joist<\/a> is just one subframe product we offer. 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Whether building your deck to reduce the step out of your patio door, re-level uneven steps, or introduce terracing to a <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/sloping-garden-ideas\/\">sloping garden<\/a>, our <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/shop\/adjustable-pedestals\/\">NeoTimber\u00ae adjustable pedestals<\/a> can assist you.\u00a0Custom-designed to fit perfectly with our small joists, they work together with your decking to provide the <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/composite-decking\/accessories\/frame\/\">perfect subframe<\/a> for raised decks on concrete bases.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" 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