AridDek's innovative tongue-and-groove design creates a seamless, single layer surface with an integrated, hidden gutter system that channels water away from your structure. The engineering of AridDek's aluminum decking results in a completely watertight, waterproof deck/roof while the proprietary tongue-in-groove design provides flexible sizing for any width or length. In fact, it's the only waterproof aluminum decking that can be ripped without compromising the tongue-in-groove feature. AridDek creates a beautiful, low-maintenance deck that provides the added bonus of a usable, dry outdoor living space.
Aluminum is the difference that makes AridDek the best choice. AridDek is a precision extruded marine-grade aluminum decking product. Extruding is the process of pressure-forcing heated aluminum through a die so that it takes on the die's cross-sectional shape. Extrusions create a seamless product to exacting specifications with very precise tolderances.
Benefits of Aluminum
AridDek is approximately 50% recycled aluminum. Using the recycled material consumes only 5% of the energy otherwise necessary to produce virgin aluminum. AridDek is a sustainable building product and environmentally responsible - aluminum is fully and repeatedly recyclable.
- Very Strong: Low expansion coefficient so it expands and contracts very little. Will not become brittle with temperature extremes.
- Efficient: High strength-to-weight ratio.
- Corrosion Resistant: It simply will not rust.
- Family Friendly: No harmful chemicals yet easy to clean and stain resistant.
- Mildew Resistant: Relatively non-porous surface creates poor growth medium for fungi, mold & mildew.
- Durable: Impervious to insects and will not split, decay, crack or rot.
- Non-Combustible: Fire proof deck board will not ignite or burn; ideal for areas in high fire risk zones.
- Environmentally Friendly: Can be melted and re-formed without deterioration.
- Cool To The Touch: Aluminum's high thermal conductivity evenly dissipates heat, ensuring cool to the touch surfaces even on hot summer days. Unlike common deck materials that retain heat and create uncomfortably hot surfaces.
- Low Maintenance: No painting, sealing or staining. No routine maintenance, cost or effort.
Benefits for Homeowners
- Appearance: AridDek's classic beauty and clean lines complement any architectural style, contributing long-lasting elegance and increased property value.
- Low-Maintenance: With AridDek, there's no time or money spent sanding, painting, staining, sealing or waterproofing. Just years of enjoyment on a deck you will be proud to show off.
- Safety: AridDek's high thermal conductivity will not retain heat, ensuring cool to the touch surfaces even on hot summer days and non-slip surface provides steady footing in wet or dry environments.
- Durability: AridDek's high strength can withstand 400 pounds per square foot of ice and snow yet is naturally resistant to the deteriorating effects of direct sunlight and is fire resistant. It is extremely resistant to staining, impervious to insects and won't splinter, decay or rot.
- Performance: AridDek will not age or wear like alternative decking materials. The new appearance will show for years with occasional mild soap and water cleaning.
Benefits for Builders
- Easy Installation: Manufactured with precision, AridDek's interlocking boards securely and easily lock into place every time. Also, AridDek's built-in hidden fastener system requires only one #10 stainless steel screw every 24" - reducing the installation time and costly fasteners needed with other decking systems.
- Time Savings: Your AridDek order arrives to your door with each board custom sized to your specifications, saving you time and money on wasted materials.
- Cost Savings: Decreases expense and installation time, AridDek's innovative design eliminates additional under deck systems or waterproof substructures. Further, because it can span 24" on center, the cost savings on deck substructures can be significant.
- Versatility: AridDek is ideal for building new decks, refurbishing existing decks, creating pool/spa surrounds and boat dock applications.
One Step Waterproof Solution
AridDek is ideal for new construction or the remodeling of existing outdoor structures and provides a lifetime of low-maintenance benefits while creating a 100% dry outdoor living space in a single, beautiful deck system. Each interlocking board is secured with our hidden fastener system for a gapless, skid free, single layer watertight decking surface. Rather than expensive add-on under deck systems, time intensive routine maintenance or rebuilding your deck from the ground up, AridDek's easy installation adds both value and space in a single decking system.
Specifications
- Strength: 400 lbs per square foot (PSF) at 24" on-center for maximum joist spacing requirements
- Finish: low maintenance powder coat finish; slip resistant and provides traction in wet or dry conditions; naturally UV resistant; suitable for long term exposure in the harshest conditions; meets or exceeds AAMA 2603.02
- Fire Rating: non-flammable
- Drainage: 1/8" downward pitch per linear foot is recommended; to prevent possible backsplash a 2" overhang beyond the header joist on the drainage side is suggested
- Structurally Sound: will not rust or deteriorate; suitable for long term exposure even in the harshest environments
- Non-Toxic: non-porous material; naturally resistant to mold, mildew and bacteria (will not foster growth environment); does not require maintenance or harsh chemicals/sealants
- Durable: will not split, decay, crack or rot; low expansion / contraction coefficient; will not become brittle in extreme cold
- Insect Resistant: impervious to insect decay or termite damage
Material: 6005-T5 Series Marine Grade Aluminum (extruded for precision)
Length: 10', 12', 16', 20', 24' lengths available, longer lengths available as special order
Weight: 1 lb per linear foot / 2 lbs per square foot (approx. half the weight of wood)
Width: Main Boards - 6", Start & Finish Boards - 5 1/2"
Meets International Building Code: AridDek meets or exceeds the specifications and guidelines for aluminum structures as recommended by AA ADM 1 and required by the international building code - 2006.
AridDek, along with all products by Wahoo Decks, can be special ordered from your local lumber yard or retail home center. Please feel free to contact the Wahoo Decks team for assistance to find your local distributor.
Phone: 678.343.2317
Toll Free: 877.270.9387
Fax: 678.343.2916
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