Designed to fit into the way you already build. Concrete first, Even Entry next, decking last. Simple installation without specialist tools or concrete channel drains.
Get in TouchStandard concrete pours leave a 150mm drop from your door threshold to the patio below. Even Entry eliminates it entirely.
The standard concrete pour leaves a full step between your door threshold and the outdoor slab. A trip hazard, a barrier for mobility aids, and an eyesore.
The concrete patio sits at the same level as your door threshold. The Even Entry bracket bridges the drainage gap between the two, holding the deck boards perfectly flush. No step. No barrier.
M12 cup head bolts cast directly into your concrete slab. The Even Entry bracket slots over and locks down, creating a solid anchor point that will not move.
The Even Entry™ Bracket System is a practical, affordable solution for creating a seamless indoor outdoor concrete connection at your door. Built for strength and accuracy, it securely anchors your decking subframe to concrete and ensures perfect height alignment with your door threshold.
The result is a flush concrete threshold with no step, creating a smooth level entry surface that works for everyone. It suits any standard level entry concrete patio, whether standard grey or exposed aggregate.
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The Even Entry system creates a seamless, flush connection between your door threshold and outdoor living. No step. No barrier. No compromise.
Get a perfectly flush connection between your interior floor and outdoor deck. Clean, seamless, and built to last.
The smooth level surface created by Even Entry works for wheelchair users and anyone who needs access without steps.
Skip the expensive consent required builds. Even Entry gives you a compliant, affordable solution for deck entry points.
M12 cup head bolts cast into your concrete slab create a solid anchor point that keeps your subframe firmly in place.
The bracket system gives you precise height adjustment so your deck boards sit exactly level with your door threshold every time.
Tough corrosion protection for outdoor applications, from everyday exposure to challenging environments.
Designed to fit into the way you already build. Concrete first, Even Entry next, decking last. Simple installation without specialist tools or concrete channel drains.
One box. All the brackets. Ready to install.
Every component itemised and detailed, so you know exactly what you are working with before you start.
Download Parts List (PDF)Traditional level entry systems rely on complex metal grates and concrete drainage channels that add cost, time, and hassle. Even Entry strips all that back. One bracket, standard timber, your choice of decking. Done.
Based on a typical 25 lineal metre entry with 50m² concrete
How concrete stacks up against common decking options
| Surface Type | Installed Cost (NZD/m²) | Lifespan | Maintenance | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treated pine decking | $350 to $550 | 10 to 20 yrs | High | Cheapest raised deck option |
| Kwila / hardwood decking | $550 to $900 | 20 to 30 yrs | Medium to High | Premium timber appearance |
| Composite decking | $500 to $1,050 | 25 to 40 yrs | Low | Low maintenance outdoor living |
| Standard concrete patio | $150 to $250 | 30 to 50 yrs | Very low | Best all round value |
| Exposed aggregate concrete | $150 to $250+ | 30 to 50 yrs | Very low | Decorative modern finish |
Even Entry provides a straightforward, cost-effective way to create a level deck entry point, designed to be installed as part of the normal concrete and decking process.
Even Entry works with standard building materials your builder has used time after time.
Everything you need, ready to go.
Full bracket installation instructions covering ground prep through to finished decking.
Download PDFEngineering drawings and technical specifications for the bracket system.
Download PDFA level entry, built into the detail.
EvenEntry is an adjustable bracket system designed to support decking at the finished floor level (FFL) of the home.
The system is installed into the concrete formwork before the concrete is poured, allowing the finished decking surface to align with the home’s finished floor level.
Set Your Formwork to the Correct Height
Set out your formwork using the EvenEntry installation detail for the decking thickness being used.
19mm Decking
Use the 19mm decking installation detail.
32mm Decking
Use the 32mm decking installation detail.
The correct mounting height is essential to achieve the finished decking level with the home’s FFL.
Allow a Minimum of 40mm
Before fixing the brackets, check that there is a minimum 40mm clearance between the back of the formwork and the end of the bolt.
This clearance is required to accommodate the washer, nut and bracket thickness.
Set the Brackets to the Required Height
The EvenEntry brackets provide approximately 30mm of levelling adjustment from their set height, allowing for fine adjustments during installation.
Make sure the brackets are positioned at the correct height for the decking thickness being used.
Correct bracket spacing is essential to support the decking and achieve a level entry.
Fine-Tune Your Level
EvenEntry is supplied with a range of circular washer thicknesses to help pack and level the brackets where the concrete isn’t perfectly even.
Plastic H-packers or bituminous DPC can also be used where required.
Use the available adjustment to fine-tune the bracket height before completing the installation.
50mm H4 Timber
The finished installation uses 50mm H4 timber beneath the EvenEntry bracket.
Fix the timber to the underside of the bracket using 14 gauge × 50mm TEK screws.
Build Your Finished Surface
Install your decking over the EvenEntry system using the appropriate decking fixings.
The finished decking surface should align with the finished floor level (FFL) of the home.
Decking Level with FFL
The completed EvenEntry installation creates a finished decking surface level with the finished floor level of the home.
Check the finished level before completing the installation.
Keep your drainage levels right. The top of the drainage gravel must be a minimum of 225mm below finished floor level (FFL). This dimension must be maintained as part of the finished installation.
Level Entry. Built into the Detail.
Correct set-out. Correct spacing. Correct height.
A finished decking surface aligned with the home’s FFL.
IMPORTANT: Even Entry must be installed strictly in accordance with the current Even Entry Installation Guide, product specifications and applicable building requirements. The Even Entry Bracket System is a component of the overall building and deck construction and does not replace project-specific design, engineering, drainage, waterproofing or Building Code requirements. The installer and relevant design professionals are responsible for confirming the suitability of the system for the specific project, site conditions and intended use. Where site conditions or proposed construction differ from the published installation requirements, contact Even Entry before installation.
Get in touch to discuss your project or to place an order. We are happy to answer any questions about the Even Entry Bracket System.