All surfaces, heights and substrates: the modular decking solution without constraints

Outdure’s innovative aluminium sub-frame system, QwickBuild, offers seamless installation directly over existing tiles, pavers, concrete pads and natural ground. This inventive solution provides specifiers and homeowners with a high-end finish to their outdoor spaces.

“QwickBuild is an efficient way to achieve indoor-outdoor flow in your home. The system makes it easy to achieve a flush, level transition between the interior and the exterior floor levels, which adds value to homes and makes it safer with no step-down,” says Lucy Fountain, Brand Manager at Outdure. 

“It can be laid directly over existing tiles, pavers and concrete pads, with minimal site preparations – no digging or levelling, so it’s a quick way for homeowners to refresh their outdoor areas,” Fountain adds.  

This system supports a wide range of decking surfaces. Homeowners can choose from Outdure’s on-trend deck finishes, including recycled composite decking boards, exterior tiles, and synthetic turf.

“If you’ve got a different composite that you like, or you prefer hardwood timber, you can put that on our system, so it’s a very versatile solution,” says Fountain.

Project highlight: Poolside terrace

Nestled among lush natural bushland with sweeping views toward the harbour, this family home features a large open rooftop terrace transformed by a QwickBuild deck. The homeowners, Corban and Alex, wanted a seamless flow to the poolside terrace and deck that blended effortlessly with the natural treetop surroundings.

“When it came to the outdoor deck framing system for our forever home, we immediately thought of using Outdure’s decking solutions,” says Corban.

Introduced to Outdure’s QwickBuild over eight years ago, they purchased a modular shipping container that used ResortDeck and QwickBuild as the outside decking frame structure. “I can honestly say after all these years, Outdure’s ResortDeck composite decking still looks fantastic,” Corban remarks.

“After exploring all the deck framing options available in New Zealand, by the time I factored in install time, maintenance, quality and strength, QwickBuild offered much better value for money than any other deck framing system or product on the market,” says Corban.

Given the complexity of the site, QwickBuild proved the ideal solution for the project. “We had to build our deck over the top of a membrane, and you can build it over anything—it is fast, quick, and easy to install, and at the end of it, you get a perfectly straight deck that doesn’t twist and warp over time,” says Corban.

While traditional decks may look flawless for the first season, timber joists often shrink and expand as they weather, leading to buckling and deterioration. When installing a deck, the structure is crucial, but selecting the right surface is equally important in achieving a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing outdoor area.

“Getting the inside to flow into the outside was important,” says Alex. ResortDeck in Havana was chosen for the project, as it complimented their indoor cedar features. “Our outdoor deck feels like an extended part of our living room; it all feels very connected.”

Outdure’s ResortDeck is ideal for homeowners and specifiers seeking a low-maintenance deck with a natural timber look. ResortDeck with Ultrashield technology combines the low maintenance and high-performance benefits of composite decking with the beautiful matte oil finish one would find in quality natural timber decking.

Outdure’s Deck Planning software

“We have developed industry-leading deck planner software that not only designs, quantifies and calculates the optimum layout for your chosen surface but also, in real-time, configures the ideal joist-beam framework for your deck height, deck surface and substrate, whether it’s ground membrane, concrete pavers or natural ground,” says Fountain. “The deck planner makes it much easier for everybody and minimises material waste.”

Whether a simple deck renovation or a large, complex new build, Outdure’s innovative QwickBuild simplifies what is often a time-consuming and challenging process, helping create stylish outdoor spaces efficiently. 

The team at Outdure can help with all aspects of the project, from material consultation and concept design to calculating quantities and providing technical advice and drawings for complex projects. Contact Outdure on ArchiPro today to learn more about the QwickBuild system and Outdure’s range of deck surfaces.

*QwickBuild is a registered trademark of Outdure.