Building a deck - Information and Advice   

A decking patio can be a true link from the house to the garden, and should be more part of the house than garden. The attention to detail is important for your deck to be a success.

In the following pages, we give you the information you should require about either building a deck, or getting someone else to build it for you.

• Decking in the garden gives a few reasons why building a deck should be considered for your garden and enjoyment.
• Choice of timber - One of the first things normally decided, is the choice of timber to use - or indeed composite decking.
• The Decking Plan. A deck in the garden should have a proper plan, based upon the ideas you have to its ultimate use.
• Decking Frame - Base. Building your deck starts with the provision of a good sub deck or deck frame.
• Decking Base frame images. Showing many examples of decking sub decks or deck frames.
• Supports - The sub frame should be supported with timbers - or other - that will last the lifetime of the deck.
• Handrails and balustrades. These are essential for safety with higher decks, and desirable to 'finish' the platform deck!
• Deck fixings. How to fix your deck to the base and also how to fix your deck to a house wall, the frame to the supports.
• Treatment. Whilst all proper decking timbers are treated at source, additional treatment might be necessary.
• Laying the deck
• Finishing off

Decking Project - step by step for a slightly raised deck