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Deck system and method of installing

a technology of installing system and decking, which is applied in the direction of floor, balcony, building components, etc., can solve the problem that traditional wood decking is not durable in an outdoor environmen

Inactive Publication Date: 2020-06-25
NEUSTAETER GORDON
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The present patent provides a novel deck system and method of installing that is simple, waterproof, long-lasting, and durable. The deck-cover assembly includes a waterproof membrane, a second deck-top, and a filler material. The second-deck top is constructed from a stone material. This decking solution provides an effective and affordable solution for construction and landscaping purposes.

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However, even with chemical treatments, traditional wood decking is not durable in an outdoor environment.

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[0020]As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a construction and landscaping and more particularly to a method of installing a deck system as used to improve the installation of decks and other items using the method of installation and materials mentioned.

[0021]Generally, the present invention is a system to build a wood deck covered in stone, or similar, tile and the like, preferably with non-adhered stone or tile slabs in a geometric pattern. The system allows a simple wooden deck to be waterproof, last longer, and be covered with stone, all at the same time with a cost comparable to a composite deck alternative. A plurality of stone patterns may be used. All joists, beams, and posts of the system are preferably pressure treated or Douglas fir lumber. The deck surface may be surrounded with railings and include stairs if desired. Maximum rise and run of the stairs and railing requirements may be determined by local building codes. Permanent spacers are...

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Abstract

A deck system method of installing the deck system. The deck system includes a wooden-deck assembly and a deck-cover assembly and a method installing the deck system with a stone or tile top surface. The deck-cover assembly is applied to the wooden-deck assembly or another existing deck assembly. The deck-cover assembly includes a waterproof membrane and a second deck-top having the stone material. The stone tiles are maintained at a consistent spacing through the use of permanent spacers when not adhered to the deck surface. The deck system provides a durable and water-resistant stone deck.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]This application claims benefit to under 35 USC 119 to Canada National Application No. 3,028,082 filed on Dec. 19, 2018 the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art nor material to the presently described or claimed inventions, nor that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present invention relates generally to the field of construction and landscaping of existing art and more specifically relates to decking construction.RELATED ART[0003]In architecture, a deck is a flat surface capable of supporting weight, similar to a floor, but typically constructed outdoors, often elevated from the ground, and usually connected to a building. Residential decks may contain spaces for co...

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IPC IPC(8): E04F15/02E04F15/08E04B1/00E04F15/18
CPCE04F15/18E04F15/02183E04F15/08E04B1/003E04F15/02452E04F15/02458E04F19/061
Inventor NEUSTAETER, GORDON
Owner NEUSTAETER GORDON
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