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I want to install vertically two Matrix Screen 900x1800 screens on my deck. I understand that the screens need a Matrix C-Channel Frame Kit to make them sturdy and the screen with the frame is meant to be attached to a post using a supplied galvanised steel bracket. With the C channel frame the screens measure 915x1815 each.
The deck is about 1.5m above ground so I can’t/don’t want to follow the matrix instructions to cement a post or attach the Matrix post to a cement base.
The deck railing is 900 high and the top rail has a lip of 47mm on the deck side (it is flush on the outside). It can be windy from the street side across the deck but not the other way.
The portion of the deck that I want to install them on is 2250 wide. I’m happy to have gaps or to fill those gaps with a support post.
Could you give me a few options? The least amount of adjustments is preferred. That is no cementing and the minimum amount of drilling and extra purchases is preferred.
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @MatrixJack. It's brilliant to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about installing Matrix panels.
Could you please confirm if you want to attach the panels along the deck railing, or if you’re looking to partition off a section of the deck?
The C-Channel frames will give the screens some rigidity, but if you plan to extend the panels the full 900mm above the 900mm railing, you’ll need to build some sort of support frame off the handrail or connect posts that reach the top of the panels so they can be fixed securely. A Metal Mate 25 x 25 x 1.6mm 3m galvanised steel square tube would work well for this.
If your plan is to partition a section of the balcony, it would help to see some additional photos showing the endpoints and layout so I can give more specific suggestions.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
Timber would be perfectly fine for that application, @MatrixJack. I’d suggest going for something like the 42 x 42mm 5.4m Baluster Handrail H3 Pink Pine FJ Primed LOSP, which will provide good strength and weather resistance for outdoor use. Just make sure to seal any cut ends with a suitable timber preservative, such as your painted coating, before installation.
Mitchell
Hello @MatrixJack,
Are your deck railings and balustrades made of wood or steel? This information will allow us to recommend what fittings and materials to use. If it is wood, you can use standard coated decking screws. If it is metal, you'll need self-tapping galv coated steel screws.
In order to mount the taller piece of timber, it will be necessary to cover the 47mm gap of the deck rail with more timber and then mount the post to that timber filler. This is on the condition that the balustrade is properly anchored to the deck. Once the post is secure you can then attach the Matrix panel.
To make the gap filling easy, I suggest using the same material that was currently suggested and use plastic wedges to bring it up to level as your handrail.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
