The Forté Millboard Decking System shall be:

• In all exposure zones as defined in NZS 3604:2011 — Where microclimatic conditions apply, as defined in NZS 3604:2011, contact Millboard for technical advice.
• Fixings must be in accordance with section 4 of NZS 3604:2011. In exposure zone D, stainless steel fixings must be used. 
• Greater than 1 m from a relevant boundary. 
• On timber framing that complies with the NZ Building Code or with the Millboard support systems (Plas-Pro, DuoSpan or DuoLift) — The framing must have a minimum design load of 2 kPa or be subject to specific engineering design. Joist spacing must be at maximum of 400 mm centres for residential applications or 300mm centres for commercial applications. 
• As an external decking board — Durafix® fixings must be used (4.5mm x 60mm dimension) to fasten the Millboard composite decking boards to a timber subframe. Durafix® 4.5mm x 45 fixings can be used to fasten the Millboard composite decking boards to a plastic subframe. 

• Clause B1 Structure: Alternative Solution - Clauses B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3 (a, b, c, e, f, j, m, & q )
• Clause B2 Durability: Alternative Solution - Clauses B2.3.1(b )
• Clause D1 Access routes: Alternative Solution - Clauses D1.3.3(d)
• Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Alternative Solution – Clauses F3.2.1

• 25 year residential warranty
• 5 year commercial warranty
• Low maintenance
• Fade resistant & stain resistant
• Tested in extreme climates, from the cold of Scandinavia — to the heat of Dubai   
• Highly slip resistant
• Does not splinter
• Environmentally friendly, low carbon footprint