Building your own deck is well within the scope of most 'practical' handymen, who have a working knowledge of carpentry tools.
We take you through the stages of building your own deck, with help from the team at The Top Deck.
All stages of the operation to build your own deck are important. No trying to cut corners - other than for the shape of your deck! use only the best materials - specially manufactured for building exterior decks.
If you are unsure, then don't ask a friend - ask a professional! As well as the time and money you could waste with a bodged-up deck, do you really want to go through life having an eyesore in the back garden - or worse still, having an unsuitable deck that no-one wants to use!
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.
Make it a feature that will add value to your lifestyle experience - and to the value of the house by building a deck patio.
Decking Project - step by step for a slightly raised deck
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