Yes. Holes need to be core drilled through the tile and concrete. The posts are then fastened into these using a special cement based grout.

Yes. The posts will require special bases attached to them to facilitate attachment to the timber decking.

All of our Arbors come complete with concrete "anchors". 2 - 3/8" inch holes are drilled into the concrete for each post (with a masonry bit). The anchors provided are used to mount the post brackets directly to the concrete slab. The 3" square posts are then slid over the top of the secured post brackets and a 3/8 inch bolt, washer, & nut (provided) is used to attach the post to the bracket.

Whilst covering drab concrete surfaces is an ideal use for the tiles, they can equally well be laid over ceramic tiles, pavers, existing wood decks, and other hard surfaces.

Although there are times when an alternative might work better, the most cost effective method of installing iron fences tends to be to set them in concrete.

Concrete is a commonly requested material. To be honest, we don't know much about gluing to concrete. You could check with some building sites. Cement is the adhesive that holds concrete together. It will take some research on our part but we are thinking about doing concrete. A very cool and specialized glue! It does its job then you can roll it into ball and ... well, have a ball with it. The glue that is used for "tip ins" (magazine jargon) is referred to as a Peel and Stick glue.

The industry minimum standard for concrete is 28 days. For cold exterior and high moisture climates the cure times can extend to 60 days or more.

Coral fragments are wedged into crevices and holes within the structure or attached using plastic cable ties or steel binding wire.

There are many factors that affect the life of a fence, including, local climate, soil conditions, and the materials used to name a few. You can expect a properly installed fence will last a long time as long as it is appropriately maintained. Your fence professional should be able to help you decide which type of fence will serve your needs best. BACK TO TOP

Only non-endangered, certified, and finest-grade exterior woods are carefully selected. The plastic bases are UV-resistant composition of polypropylene and polyethylene. The screws are marine-grade gavenized stainless steel. Snapping Deck Tile : a do-it-yourself product designed for the average homeowners.

Our tiles are manufactured from 22 ga. stainless steel, which is .031" thick. They have a raised 1/8" face and an overall thickness of approximately 1/8". Our tiles with a Masonite backer have an overall thickness of 1/4".

Resurface with Concrete or Epoxy Floor Coatings for a weather resistant, semi-permanent, attractive low maintenance finish!