Frequently Asked Questions about LockDry® Decking

Directly from us. We sell and ship all products direct to keep cost minimal. Please fill out our contact form for free decking samples, literature, and pricing.

We like to get a faxed or emailed drawing from the customer showing the outside dimensions of the deck and the shipping address. This helps eliminate any confusion and allows us to lay out the decking for minimal to no waste. Click here for a Deck Design Grid Sheet to draw your deck on. Please visit our Contact Page for contact information.

The decking is available in 12' - 30' lengths in 2' increments. It is also available up to 40' if needed. For shorter lengths, we can supply you with decking that is twice as long so it can be cut in half.

Standard woodworking and power tools is all that you need. Most orders only require an electric drill with assorted drills and bits, tape measure, pencil, & a hacksaw. For cutting the decking, a blade for non-ferrous materials must be used.
Example: DeWalt® DW7665 or equivalent blade for a 10" miter saw. Non-ferrous cutting blades can generally be purchased at local hardware or welding supply stores.

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Yes. The decking can be installed on any standard sub-structure providing there is adequate pitch for drainage. It is recommended to remove any existing decking to have a flat surface to fasten to.

Proper slope: The deck framing needs to be sloped in the direction that water needs to drain. The decking also needs to run in the same direction.
Flatness: The framing needs to be flat and true with no major dips, rises, or waves.
For installation over heated living spaces please refer to our Installation Manual for details.

2 lb. per square foot. About 1/2 the weight of wood and much stronger!

LockDry® Decking stays cooler than wood or concrete. Our powder-coat finish reflects heat combined with the heat dissipation properties of aluminum. It is recommended to have adequate air flow under the decking for maximum heat dissipation.

LockDry® Decking is one of the most durable decking products available. Because of LockDry's aluminum construction, it is able to withstand extreme heat and cold. Aluminum has a working temperature of -400 to 400 degrees F. It is completely fire proof and has a melting point over 1200 degrees. It will not freeze and crack because aluminum does not absorb water. It also has very low expansion and contraction characteristics because of the lack of water absorption and powder coat finish.

Window Frames, Doors, Roofing, Framing, and Siding are just a few. Aluminum products are also widely used in the automotive business. Car and Truck Engines, Frames, and Body Panels. You'll also see on the interstates that a lot of Semi-Truck Trailers are also made out of aluminum for the high strength to weight ratio and corrosion resistance for the northern climates.

Powder Coat is one of the strongest and most durable paint finishes available.
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Yes, a typical gutter used for a roof can be used.

The finisher board can be cut lengthwise to fit uneven widths.

We typically ship in stock products within an few days. If we have to manufacture, lead time is usually 3-6 weeks. Also, for quality control, all decking orders are processed from a single lot. We do not mix decking that has been manufactured and powder coated at different times.

Please contact us for a complete price and shipping quote.