DO YOU HAVE A SPECIFIC TYPE OF SAW TO CUT THE DECK TILES?
We do not have a specific product recommendation but would recommend using a table saw or chop saw. You may also use a jig saw but may find the process more cumbersome. We would also recommend removing the plastic base by unscrewing the screws that attach them to the slats before cutting.
DO NEWTECHWOOD DECK TILES HAVE A MINIMUM SLOPE RECOMMENDATION?
No, they do not. As long as the deck is walkable, this would be fine.
DO I HAVE TO PLACE THIS PRODUCT ON CONCRET? IF I HAVE A FLAT DIRT AREA, AND MAYBE DO SOME SMALL GRAVEL BEFORE LAYING THIS TILE, WOULD IT STAY TOGETHER?
While you do not have to place the deck tiles on concrete, we strongly recommend installing them on a clean, flat surface. You would therefore want to prepare the area by crushing the gravel and compacting the layers.
COULD NEWTECHWOOD DECK TILES BE INSTALLED ON BARE GROUND IF LEVELED AND COVERED WITH LANDSCAPING PAPER?
This would be fine and in fact, we would recommend using the landscape paper as a weed barrier. However, you would still need to use two inches of gravel covered by one inch of sand, as a solid foundation and to allow for water runoff. The landscaping paper cannot serve as a substitute for a gravel and sand.
COULD I USE THESE DECK TILES WITH A DAMAGED PORCH?
That would be fine. Please ensure this existing deck is flat and structurally sound.
COULD COULD I PLACE A HOT TUB ON THESE DECK TILES?
While this can hold a hot tub, if the hot tub has uneven weight distribution, it would be best to cut the deck tiles around the hot tub, or any similar large and/or heavy item, instead.
CAN YOU LAY THIS BEYOND YOUR PATIO? CAN THESE BE INSTALLED ON GRASS/DIRT?
Can the AW08 siding clips be used with the deck boards? No, they cannot as they are not compatible.
CAN THIS BE USED ON A ROOF DECK THAT IS FINISHED WITH A RUBBER MEMBRANE? WILL THE DECK TILES PUNCTURE THIS MEMBRANE?
Yes, although the chance of puncturing is low, you may want to place an additional TPO or EPDM membrane / polysheet above your existing rubber membrane to avoid any damage during the installation process. We recommend a minimum thickness of 40 mils. We do not have a recommended product or manufacturer. The deck tiles themselves do not have any sharp points on the bottom. The bottom of the deck tile can be seen here: https://www.newtechwood.com/blog/product/deck-tiles/
CAN THIS BE CUT?
Yes, the deck tiles can be cut. Details on on cutting our deck tiles is available in our installation video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=111&v=a1fpinb5fJs (around the 1:50 mark) and in the install guide on page 3.
CAN THESE DECK TILES BE USED ON AN AGGREGATE PATIO?
We welcome use of our deck tiles over any flat and stable surface. The aggregate nature of the patio would not pose an issue.
