Timber decking to steel frame.

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G'day,

Just built a steel frame house. It has steel frame decking area which we are going to put timber decking on.

What do we do? ie direct screwing to steel or lay down cross beams and if so what is the best way to do that??? thickness and width wood and how do we space it?

Cheers for any feedback,

Martin and Rose

[DJ’s Timber]

Hi, I would suggest that you direct your enquiry to our sister site, RENOVATE FORUM (http://www.renovateforum.com/index.php) in the DECKING (http://www.renovateforum.com/f196/) section.

Anyway I have heard that it is better to be nailed down rather than screwed, as screws can promote rust.

[Bloss]

Hi, I would suggest that you direct your enquiry to our sister site, RENOVATE FORUM (http://www.renovateforum.com/index.php) in the DECKING (http://www.renovateforum.com/f196/) section.

Anyway I have heard that it is better to be nailed down rather than screwed, as screws can promote rust.

Renovate is the best info source, but stainless steel screws directly into gal steel is fine - will not cause a problem with the gal. Gal screws are also made for the purpose and they too are fine. Both need to be for fixing to metal of course. :2tsup: