Comments on: How to Install Wood or Composite Deck Tiles https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/outdoor/how-to-install-wood-composite-deck-tiles/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 20:38:53 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.1 By: Tim Miller https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/outdoor/how-to-install-wood-composite-deck-tiles/comment-page-1/#comment-257874 Wed, 19 Jul 2017 19:41:53 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=4816#comment-257874 Any recommendations as to a saw blade to cut/trim the Kontiki composite tiles?

]]> By: Tim Eicholtz https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/outdoor/how-to-install-wood-composite-deck-tiles/comment-page-1/#comment-257741 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 21:49:40 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=4816#comment-257741 What underlayment can I use to protect a flat membrane roof. I’m concerned a composite deck tile could damage the membrane over time.

]]> By: BuildDirect Product Expert Team https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/outdoor/how-to-install-wood-composite-deck-tiles/comment-page-1/#comment-257653 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 21:53:57 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=4816#comment-257653 In reply to Janet.

Hi Janet,

Unfortunately you wouldn’t be able to install deck tiles over compacted dirt or sand. It needs a completely solid surface beneath with proper drainage. If it rained and the dirt got soft the tiles will start coming apart. Please let us know if you have any other questions!

]]> By: BuildDirect Product Expert Team https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/outdoor/how-to-install-wood-composite-deck-tiles/comment-page-1/#comment-257652 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 21:47:01 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=4816#comment-257652 In reply to Pat Mullins.

Hi Pat,

Plywood is fine IF there is proper drainage beneath. If there will be pooling water under the tiles during the colder months the tiles can get damaged.

]]> By: BuildDirect Product Expert Team https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/outdoor/how-to-install-wood-composite-deck-tiles/comment-page-1/#comment-257651 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 21:45:16 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=4816#comment-257651 In reply to Andrew Holmes.

Hi Andrew,

Thank you for getting in touch! Unfortunately deck tiles will need a completely solid base beneath. They are not strong enough to withstand weight on paver supports. Please let us know if you have any other questions!

]]> By: Janet https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/outdoor/how-to-install-wood-composite-deck-tiles/comment-page-1/#comment-257515 Thu, 06 Jul 2017 13:18:03 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=4816#comment-257515 Hello,
I realize it’s been called out but just to make sure- I’m interrelated in laying these tiles in a large section of my yard. There is no solid foundation as concrete. I’m trying to get around laying concrete. So if I prepped/compacted the dirt layed sand and then the tiles I assume that wouldn’t work?

]]> By: Pat Mullins https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/outdoor/how-to-install-wood-composite-deck-tiles/comment-page-1/#comment-257438 Mon, 03 Jul 2017 21:59:51 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=4816#comment-257438 Can I install composite deck tiles on a balcony with a plywood surface? Would there be a problem of dampness or drainage? (We live in the northern region with a cold winter).

]]> By: Andrew Holmes https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/outdoor/how-to-install-wood-composite-deck-tiles/comment-page-1/#comment-257057 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 14:32:59 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=4816#comment-257057 can these deck tiles be supported by paver supports in order to raise them off the ground in order to make a raised deck?

]]> By: BuildDirect Product Expert Team https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/outdoor/how-to-install-wood-composite-deck-tiles/comment-page-1/#comment-256955 Fri, 16 Jun 2017 22:35:26 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=4816#comment-256955 In reply to Kimberley.

Hi Kimberely,

Deck tiles wouldn’t be the best option for under a hot tub. It would be too heavy for the base of the deck tiles and they would crack. I would suggest pavers or if you are able to reinforce the joists you can use a regular composite decking material. Please let us know if you have any other questions!

]]> By: BuildDirect Product Expert Team https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/outdoor/how-to-install-wood-composite-deck-tiles/comment-page-1/#comment-256953 Fri, 16 Jun 2017 20:04:22 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=4816#comment-256953 In reply to Angela.

Hi Angela,

Grass would not be the best surface to install this over. The tiles are interlocking with a click mechanism and the crass could be too soft for the tiles to stay together. You may need to put something weighted on top of the grass for a long time to flatten it all out before putting the deck tiles down. Even so, I still can’t guarantee it will work over grass.

If you want to install this on top of skids or pallets it should work, but if there are no external walls around the perimeter they can move or slip off. You will also want to ensure the pallets are secured down.

Please let us know if you have any other questions!

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