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    Default what sort of decking material for artificial grass outdoors??

    i need to replace a deck around an outdoor pool that is around 100-500mm off the ground that is all rotted out. it has artificial grass on it and i want to keep this.
    when i rebuild the deck, what sort of material would be best used on top of the deck frame to put the artificial grass onto again?
    this deck is exposed to weather.

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    I would be looking at the compressed cement sheet for longevity
    https://www.cemintel.com.au/product/compressed-sheet/

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    Quote Originally Posted by droog View Post
    I would be looking at the compressed cement sheet for longevity
    https://www.cemintel.com.au/product/compressed-sheet/
    why didnt i think of that? 18mm looks the go there.
    and drill some 13mm or so holes in it you reckon for water drainage? around 60sqm of it

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    Quote Originally Posted by wozzzzza View Post
    why didnt i think of that? 18mm looks the go there.
    and drill some 13mm or so holes in it you reckon for water drainage? around 60sqm of it

    There are online instructions from some of the artificial turf manufacturers with regards to installing over hard surfaces I would read up on some of them. It may be better to waterproof the deck with a membrane that would protect the structure ??

    https://www.installartificial.com/ho...op-turf-issues
    https://www.installartificial.com/ho...s-rooftops#faq

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    even more ideas, great.

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    Agree with a cement sheet product. If possible, I'd also consider giving the new subfloor a minor fall to drain water, say 2 degrees

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    xchem alpha floor

    its a 35mm compressed cement sheeting thats tongue and groove but can be left exposed to the elements unlike other products.

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    Quote Originally Posted by havabeer69 View Post
    xchem alpha floor

    its a 35mm compressed cement sheeting thats tongue and groove but can be left exposed to the elements unlike other products.
    this about same price maybe cheaper than cement fibre 18mm??
    looking at specs it is around the same weight though twice the thickness?? did i do the sums right?

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