Decktastic....

[exigetastic]

Initial stages...


Started out as a simple replacement for some slabs outside the back door, but then SWMBO got involved :shock:

Got a load more supports in today, fortunately after removing the old 12" multicolor slabs I hit pay dirt and found 2" thick council slabs underneath so less digging and more sawing

Will post up more pics when it is light tomorrow.

In hindsight at the "higher" end I could have done with deeper joists, but it is supported to ground in a 600 grid it feels damn solid!

Si

 

[tsb]

Looking good. Just wondering if you got planning permission for your deck. On the box this morning it stated that all decking had to have planning permission. I don't know if that is true. I would be interested to know if anyone could confirm that or dismiss it

 

[Slim]

Looking good Si.

tsb - ground level decks do not need planning permission. Raised decks on the other hand, have certain criteria to determine if they need permission or not.

 

[exigetastic]

TSB You got me worried , so I did a little googling...

Timber Decking Association

None of the criteria match my case, so I can sleep easy again :lol:

Si

 

[Fecn]

Looking good so far... brings back memories of the deck I built for my parents a couple of years ago.

 

[Woodmagnet]

I love building decking, don't know why just do, keep the pics coming si. :wink:

 

[exigetastic]

I love building decking, don't know why just do, keep the pics coming si. :wink:

Got the final deckboards on at 6:00 this evening, and the light is not too good for pics.

I ended up getting some help in from a local joiner (he normally works for a mate of mine, so I "borrowed" him for a few days as the site they were on was nearly done) hence the super speedy progress, but unfortunately I can't take all the credit!

Have to say it was nice having a "proper" helper rather than SWMBO :twisted: (I'm currently in trouble for not letting her use the "technical" end of a tape measure )


Si

 

[exigetastic]

Pictures with the deck boards down

Going to lop the post today, and see what I have I can make a hand rail from "in stock"


Si

 

[DeanN]

Very similar to mine that I built a couple of years ago. Again, partly supported by slabs underneath. Can I ask how the ends of the boards are supported, as you look to have placed the posts to the outside of the frame, rather than inside (leaving a post thickness of board to extend beyond the frame). Did you add additional timber supports to the frame?

Great looking job though - If you're like me, I had a huge smile across my face when the final board went down. The only thing I'd change about mine, would have been to lay some cabling for recessed lighting - I've now been asked "can't you just take a couple of boards up and fit some lights - please......." :roll:

 

[exigetastic]

Very similar to mine that I built a couple of years ago. Again, partly supported by slabs underneath. Can I ask how the ends of the boards are supported, as you look to have placed the posts to the outside of the frame, rather than inside (leaving a post thickness of board to extend beyond the frame). Did you add additional timber supports to the frame?

Great looking job though - If you're like me, I had a huge smile across my face when the final board went down. The only thing I'd change about mine, would have been to lay some cabling for recessed lighting - I've now been asked "can't you just take a couple of boards up and fit some lights - please......." :roll:

Thanks for the compliment! Yes big smile and a beer on the deck 8)

You are right the boards overhang by 100mm (post thickness). I'm not too concerned about this because those will be below the ballustrades (so won't get any weight) and the post will form the newels. I also used 32mm thick boards that are the full (4.8m) length, so I'm pretty confident they could support a load on the edge any way. Finallly the apron boards are screwed into the main boards too. On the edge where the board runs length ways there are some additional timbers.

Yes recessed lighting is on the plan (though might do something even more radical (watch this space ) I have also made sure I have enough space to get my wire fishing kit underneath. I have also thrown in a draw rope so if I need I can pull in some SWA later too.


Si

 

[J D Architectural Joinery]

the only thing I would have done is layed the boards diagonally. As you come out your door, the boards are going in the direction of travel. If an algae layer grows on the boards they get slippy,

Bring on the good weather

 

[exigetastic]

the only thing I would have done is layed the boards diagonally. As you come out your door, the boards are going in the direction of travel. If an algae layer grows on the boards they get slippy,

Bring on the good weather

Yes had decking at the last house and the slippyness was "fun".

When we get some decent weather I was going to go for this

Cuprinol non slip deck treatment

Si

 

[exigetastic]

More progress!!!

Handrail fitted...

And landing built...

Starting work on the "bridge" which you can see in the above pic, the idea is to have one of those gravel ponds underneath it.

Really just layout phase need some thicker timbers, more deck boards and screws (managed to get thru 3000 already). So glad I have an impact driver!!!!


Si

 

[Mcluma]

That looks pretty good,

I bet you like the even / level step-out of the house onto the decking

 

[Adam]

the only thing I would have done is layed the boards diagonally. As you come out your door, the boards are going in the direction of travel. If an algae layer grows on the boards they get slippy,

Bring on the good weather

Yes had decking at the last house and the slippyness was "fun".

When we get some decent weather I was going to go for this

Cuprinol non slip deck treatment

Si

I ended up pressure washing mine annually, and giving it a new coat of these wax based preservatives. As far as I could see, it didn't cause any visible damage. I didn't use the pressure washed nozzle too close to the timber.

Adam

 

[Mcluma]

the only thing I would have done is layed the boards diagonally. As you come out your door, the boards are going in the direction of travel. If an algae layer grows on the boards they get slippy,

Bring on the good weather

Yes had decking at the last house and the slippyness was "fun".

When we get some decent weather I was going to go for this

Cuprinol non slip deck treatment

Si

I ended up pressure washing mine annually, and giving it a new coat of these wax based preservatives. As far as I could see, it didn't cause any visible damage. I didn't use the pressure washed nozzle too close to the timber.

Adam

I agree with you Adam, that'is what we do every year