BetterDeck’s heavy duty joist systems are widely used by builders, contractors, developers and architects for a range of residential and commercial outdoor landscape projects.
About BetterWood
Along with our ultra-low maintenance composite decking, we also supply BetterWood– high quality deep pressure treated Southern Yellow Pine, which we import direct from the U.S. This timber is intended for use as the sub-frame of the deck and is fully rated for ground contact. The preservative in our joists has complete penetration to the centre of the timber, unlike the Irish-treated timber which typically has 3mm preservative penetration.
As trade professionals are aware, Irish pressure-treated timber is of a comparatively low standard. We are the first and only supplier of this high-quality deep pressure-treated timber in the Irish market today, reassuring our customers that the BetterDeck® name is the leader in our industry.
How our support structures work together.
Working in conjunction with our adjustable heavy duty pedestal support system, our BetterWood systems are designed to interlock with our VersiJack & SpiraPave pedestal supports, drastically reducing installation costs while extending the life of the flooring beams/bearers by elevating the joists and eliminating direct ground contact. When used with our pedestal systems the BetterWood Joists have a 20- year warranty.
With BetterWood you get
- A 20-year warranty on our BetterWood when used with our pedestal system.
- See our warranty here.
- All pressure treated timber is continuously third party tested and labelled for traceability purposes.
- Click here for ESR 2240 test report
- Kiln dried before and after treatment, leaving our timber stable and easy to work with.
- Our BetterWood Southern Yellow Pine is imported direct from sustainable forests in North America.
- Deep pressure-treated timber with 100% penetration of the revolutionary MicroPro® preservative, that is non-toxic, eco-friendly and rated for ground contact. (Use class 4+)
- Our high-quality Southern Yellow Pine, is twice as dense when compared Irish treated softwood timbers, leaving BetterWood with 50% less moisture retention. (Strength Class C24)
- BetterWood is engineered to last decades longer than the standard Irish pressure-treated timber.
Adjustable raised floor decking pedestals
VersiJack Pedestals
Adjustable from 37mm up to 1014mm
Joist Bearer can accommodate battens from 35mm up to 80mm wide.
SpiraPave Pedestals
Adjustable from 12mm up to 74mm
Product Benefits:
- Meets requirements for all decks including over roof membrane.
- Adjustable from 12mm up to 1014mm.
- Ultimate compressive strength is 13 - 18 kN (best in the industry)
- Interchangeable heads designed to accommodate our BetterWood Joists.
- Engineered to drastically reduce site installation, material and prolongs the life span of the entire deck structure.
- 20-year warranty on the BetterWood joists when installed in combination with our pedestal support system.