Installation

The installation of TOPeco material, meaning a solid plastic profile, is very similar to working with wood.

We use exactly the same cutting and fastening materials as when working with wood.

All materials, such as metal, wood, and plastic, have their own operating properties. Metal expands under the influence of heat and contracts in winter; the same applies to plastic. It expands in summer and contracts in winter. Therefore, for example, a 200 cm board should be anchored in 3 places to minimize stress.

For plastic boards used for fences and fencing, for example profile No. 12, D-100 × 25 × 2000 mm, we recommend using, for example, carriage bolts — decorative bolts with a semi-round head, size 5 or 6, with a cap nut or a standard nut if attached to a steel box section. Of course, customers may choose their own type of fastening material according to their taste, with various diameters and lengths, such as TEX self-drilling screws for steel with PZ2 drive or a hex head. There are many options, depending on the customer’s preferences or possibilities.

We recommend anchoring a two-metre fence board in three places and a one-metre board in two places. Plastic is a material that tends to expand in volume during summer temperatures and contract in winter, which is why proper installation is very important. When pre-drilling, for example when using a screw with a diameter of 5 mm, it is better to use a 5.2 mm drill bit due to the board’s expansion.

For bench boards, profile No. 18, D-120 × 50 × 2200 mm, we basically use the same material as for plastic fence boards, only with a larger diameter, for example a size 8 carriage bolt for benches with a concrete structure, or two size 5 bolts on one side of the board. We can reinforce the boards with steel — flat steel 20/5 — allowing them to withstand a greater load. A common example is a bench with a board length of 180 cm and a distance between the supporting legs of approximately 150 cm. In such cases, using reinforcement with a length of 155 cm is essential, especially for towns and municipalities. If the metal structure is supported in three places, reinforcement is not necessary.

Terrace boards, profile No. 19, D-120 × 40 × 2200 mm, need to be supported in five places in the case of a structure. If the deck area is 2 × 2 metres, support in four places is sufficient.

For other materials, we use threaded rods and anchors, for example, to improve strength. These are also essential carpentry aids for reinforcing and anchoring products.

In case of any uncertainties during your installation, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to advise you.