INSTALLATION STEPS USING A HAND DRILL
1. Pre-drill SHERA deck boards 6-7mm deep using an 8mm drill bit
2. Screw SHERA boards to the chosen frame using SHERA FIX-W45 or FIX-T 3/4" screws and apply SHERA Touch Up Paint in the screw hole
3. Insert SHERA Screw Plugs to cover the screw heads and knock plugs in gently using a rubber hammer until the surface is flush with the boards
INSTALLATION USING A SAMPSON STRONGTIE QUIK DRILL PRO150
CUTTING SHERA DECKING
SHERA decking can be cut as required using a normal electric power saw with a diamond blade. We always recommend wearing full PPE, including using a face mask to avoid inhaling dust, whilst cutting SHERA decking.
Tip: before cutting SHERA decking use paper masking tape along the planned cut line to avoid accidental chipping of the edges of the boards due to damaged or substandard cutting blades.
STACKING AND STORAGE
Store in a shaded, dry and level area. Pallets should be transported using a forklift.
LIFTING AND LOWERING BOARDS
Lift the boards from the stack in an upright position and be careful not to damage ends/edge when lifting and lowering boards.
Carry the boards with another colleague if needed, holding one end each, with the board in an upright position to avoid unnecessary flexing of the board.
HANDLING AND CARRYING SHERA BOARDS
SHERA deck boards should be handled and carried correctly in order to avoid damage to the painted surfaces and to the edges and corners of the boards.
Boards should be carried in an upright position to avoid flexing.
Share the load with another colleague if needed, holding one end each with the board in an upright position.
Do not install and /or paint boards when they are damp or wet.
WASHING
SHERA decking can be washed using warm water and soap with a soft sponge.
DECKING FURNITURE
Care should be taken when moving furniture, plant pots or other heavy objects to prevent scratching the deck board surface.
DECKING PLANTS
Use plant pot trays with any decking plants in order to prevent permanent exposure to water/damp/mud.