Joining modular deck frame kit

[aahills]

 I am about to self build a backyard deck with Bunnings base frame kit. As I need to combine 5 long x 3 deep, what screws or nails would be best to join each completed frame to another and  all together. 

[Brad · Accepted solution]

Fixings guide is here

http://goodtimesdecking.com/assets/how_to_booklet_v5.pdf

It says to join 140 x 35 frames together use 6 14-10 x 65mm Hex Head Type 17 screws.

Search comes up with a list of 4.

14-10 x 65

To put the frames together 16 14-10 75mm Bugle Head Type17 screws.

14-10 75mm Bugle Head Screws

For the single frame thickness Steel Supports

12g x 30 Hex

If your using traditional fasteners for the deck 10-8 x 65mm Galvanised Countersunk Rib Philips Head.

10-8 65mm Countersunk Philips Head

I prefer square drives as they tend not to slip while fastening. Climacoat instead of galv.

10-8 Square Drive

Hope that helps.

[Jason]

Hi @aahills,

Great project! We are looking forward to seeing how it comes together. 

We trust you found the reply from Brad helpful. Please let us know if you need any further help with anything. 

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Thanks,

Jason

[aahills]

Thank you very much for the helpful information