You know when you’ve lived in the same house for a long time when stuff you originally did has to be replaced. We installed a deck out the front of our home in 2008, and it was even the subject of a write-up on this very forum. I was happy with the result at the time …
… but by the beginning of this year it was beginning to look very sad. In particular, there was a lot of rot beneath where plant troughs had been placed.
It’s disappointing that it hasn’t lasted longer, so have decided to replace it with composite boards as I don’t fancy having to do it yet again as I approach 80. We looked at various brands, but in the end we opted for Millboard Coppered Oak which is a premium product, but with the boards being guaranteed for 25 years, and which should keep its looks. I suppose that means that this isn’t “woodwork”, but it is what it is!
I built the underframe in recycled plastic beams. The original wall plate is in good condition, having been under the shelter of the front canopy. I decided that this could stay, although I soaked it with 3 coats of Barrentine preservative.
I elected to just do straight board runs rather than diagonal as in the previous version, primarily to avoid wastage of what are expensive materials - around £64 per 3.2m length. I’m happy with the overall effect, and hopefully will last for many years, be maintenance free, and I won’t have to replace it in the foreseeable future.
… but by the beginning of this year it was beginning to look very sad. In particular, there was a lot of rot beneath where plant troughs had been placed.
It’s disappointing that it hasn’t lasted longer, so have decided to replace it with composite boards as I don’t fancy having to do it yet again as I approach 80. We looked at various brands, but in the end we opted for Millboard Coppered Oak which is a premium product, but with the boards being guaranteed for 25 years, and which should keep its looks. I suppose that means that this isn’t “woodwork”, but it is what it is!
I built the underframe in recycled plastic beams. The original wall plate is in good condition, having been under the shelter of the front canopy. I decided that this could stay, although I soaked it with 3 coats of Barrentine preservative.
I elected to just do straight board runs rather than diagonal as in the previous version, primarily to avoid wastage of what are expensive materials - around £64 per 3.2m length. I’m happy with the overall effect, and hopefully will last for many years, be maintenance free, and I won’t have to replace it in the foreseeable future.
