Joist protection strips

Choosing the Right Joist Protection Strip for Your Wooden Deck

The joist protection strip is an essential accessory for any wooden deck installation on pedestals. Placed on the top and sides of the joists, it acts as a barrier against moisture, rainwater runoff, and infiltration, ensuring the long lifespan of your deck structure. Strips can be bituminous or asphalt-based, self-adhesive or fixable, and fit different types of joists (pine, exotic wood, composite).

Installation Guidelines and Uses

Installing a bituminous or asphalt strip on wooden joists is strongly recommended, whether for a deck on adjustable pedestals, joists on the ground, or an elevated structure. The Novlek bituminous strip, well-known on the market, ensures perfect adhesion on joists. Installation is done before fixing the deck boards, on a clean, dry, and dust-free surface. This protection prevents water stagnation between the joist and board, promotes drainage, and limits moisture penetration into the wood.

Compatibility and Material Choice

The protection strips are ideal for wooden joists (pine, softwood, exotic wood) but can also be used on composite or metal joists. They come in rolls of various lengths (usually 10 to 20 meters) and widths to fit all joist sizes. They are compatible with most deck fixing systems and accessories such as adjustable pedestals, flat shims, or fixing clips.

Technical Advantages of Bituminous or Asphalt Strips

Made from bitumen or bituminous material, the joist protection strip provides excellent waterproofing, protecting the wooden structure against moisture, runoff, and climate variations. It significantly delays mold, swelling, and water-related damage, extending the life of your wooden deck. It also protects screw heads and drilling areas from water infiltration.

Plots Discount Commitment for Your Deck Protection

At Plots Discount, we carefully select each joist protection strip to guarantee quality waterproofing, ease of installation, and fair pricing. Our bituminous strips and accessories come from leading brands – including Novlek – known for reliability and long-term performance.

Promotional Prices and Wide Accessory Selection

Take advantage of regular promotions on bituminous strips, waterproof rolls, and all deck accessories: flat shims, adjustable pedestals, stainless steel screws, maintenance products, and joists of various sizes.

Expert Advice for Durable Installation

Our specialized team is available to advise you on choosing the right protection strip for your joists, depending on the wood type and installation system. We guide you to ensure proper installation, promoting ventilation and water drainage under the deck, minimizing the risk of premature rot.

Practical Tips for Optimal Protection

To optimize joist protection, it is recommended to:

• Apply the bituminous strip across the entire top face of the joists, slightly overlapping the sides to cover the edges.
• Ensure the support is clean and dry before applying the adhesive strip.
• Use appropriate tools for bubble-free application and maximum adhesion.
• Check the joist orientation to promote water runoff and avoid stagnation under the deck.
• Regularly inspect the protection strip during deck maintenance to ensure long-term effectiveness.

Installing a joist protection strip during construction helps preserve the deck structure and ensures a durable, aesthetic, and safe installation.