UPM ProFi Decking Installation Instructions Part 3
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UPM ProFi Decking Installation Instructions Part 3: Advanced Installation Guidelines Please note: These guidelines can only be used as additional information to the UPM ProFi installation instructions Part One and Two at www.upmprofi.com. Sub-Structures For general instructions on substructures, please see UPM ProFi Installation Instructions Part 2, chapter 3 The design of the deck should be determined in advance as the substructure is depending on the design pattern. To use the cleaning effect of the rain water: install boards in direction of water flow with about 1–2% incline. Slide the connector into one Alu Support Rail Large. When half of the connector is inside, fix both together with a screw. Slide the next Alu Support Rail Large over the extended half of the connector until the gap between both joists is closed. Fix this side with a screw also. The substructure should not hinder the drainage of ground surface water. If the rails are positioned at 90 degrees to the direction of the water flow, the substructure can be supplemented with UPM ProFi rubber pads laid underneath. This allows water to drain around the profile base. The amount of pads per joist depends on the type of the substructure. UPM ProFi® Alu Support Rail Small Heavy items (such as big flower pots, spa baths etc.) are to be taken into account at the planning stage: reduce the distance of the Support Rails. Elevated terraces must be built with UPM ProFi Alu Support Rail Large or timber joists (hardwood, durability class 1). UPM ProFi Alu Support Rail Large The UPM ProFi Alu Support Rail Large is designed as a static loadbearing element. When it is used as the substructure for UPM ProFi decking boards, the centre to centre support distance under the aluminium substructure is ≤ 1.10 m. When the support rail is laid on special or welded bituminous sheeting, the UPM ProFi Alu Support Rail with rubber pads provides downward structural protection. When laid on PVC surfaces, an impervious material should be placed between the rubber pad and the sheeting to prevent plasticiser migration (if necessary, consult the PVC sheeting manufacturer for more information). The rails can be extended as far as required. They can be cut to size using a cross-cut hacksaw with a carbide-tipped blade. To extend the length of Alu Support Rail Large, it is recommended to use UPM ProFi Connectors. The UPM ProFi Alu Support Rail Small is laid on hard surfaces such as an existing hard landscape or balconies with tiling, paving, exposed aggregate finishes or concrete slabs. As this product is usually used with existing hard surface or balcony areas, there are almost always height restrictions that require mounting height to be kept to a minimum. Factors such as the height of the structure in relation to railings or terrace doors must be considered. With railings, the safety height must also comply with regulations. The UPM ProFi Alu Support Rail Small, with its low mounting height of only 23 mm incl. Rubber Pad, is ideal in these situations. Ensure that the substructure does not hinder the drainage of surface water. Therefore the rubber granulate layer can be supplemented with additional rubber pads laid underneath (preferably 8 mm). This allows water to drain around the profile base. The spacing of the support points should not exceed 350 mm (centre to centre). When the aluminium rail is laid on special or welded bituminous sheeting, the UPM ProFi Alu Support Rail will provide downward structural protection thanks to the built-in rubber pads. When laid on PVC surfaces, an impervious material should be placed between the rubber pad and the PVC to prevent plasticiser migrating from the PVC and degrading the pad (if necessary, consult the PVC sheeting manufacturer for more information). The UPM ProFi Alu Support Rail Small cannot be used in combination with UPM ProFi Fo

UPM ProFi Foot UPM ProFi Foot allows you to even out variations in the height of the ground and inclinations up to 8%. Particularly quick and easy is the installation using UPM ProFi Alu Support Rail Large. The adjusting feet are available in 3 sizes — small 35–70 mm, medium 65–155 mm and large 145–225 mm and are used to align height levels by simply twisting the unit to the right or left. The rounded foot plate protects the base surface, such as flat roof waterproofing, from damage. Feet must be placed on a load-bearing, compression-proof ground (e.g. concrete slabs). The Alu Support Rail...

Please always note particular local conditions and ensure that you meet the requirements of the local building regulations. Stairs For general instructions of stair using UPM ProFI Rail Step please see UPM ProFi Installation Instructions Part 2, chapter 7 and Part 1, chapter 6 Building stairs with UPM ProFi Rail Step Support Rails to be attached on flat surface, like concrete stairs. Decking boards must be installed with UPM ProFi Alu Rail (instead of T-Clips) for more stability. If the existing construction cannot be changed to match the dimensions of UPM ProFi profiles, best is to use UPM...

Using Piazza to cover deck sides Piazza One and Pro boards can be used to cover open deck sides. A good way to cover open deck edges by using Piazza boards is to cut off the bottom tongue on one side of two boards for Piazza One and install them as shown for laying direction A. For Piazza Pro a 45° cut should be done on one side cutting of the groove of the boards and install them as shown. In both cases the edge boards need to be directly screwed through their surface. To allow thermal expansion of the boards, oval holes need to be predrilled. Please note that if boards are installed in...

Pool covers Fixing Options UPM ProFi Rail Step is a good solution to cover pool edges, as shown in the below picture. For full details on Rail Step installation please see UPM ProFi installation instructions Part 1, chapter 5 and Part 2, chapter 6.2. Please note the importance of good drainage around pool edging. UPM-Kymmene Corporation reserves the right to change and amend the information contained in this brochure at any time. The information contained in this document was correct at time of publication. For the most update version, please visit www.upmprofi.com