WOOD DECK PLANS ?
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
If you are on this site the chances are you are in the market for a wooden deck.In architectural terms a deck is a flat area able to support weight,similar to a floor but usually outdoors,elevated and often connected to a house or other solid structure.
But you know it to be so much more than that.Just the mere fact that it's made from wood is what attracts you to it.It feels alive,natural and warm.Decks are so versatile,from a relaxing hideaway to a safe play area for kids or a social area for friends and family.This site is intended to show you why they are such a great asset.
Benefits
·Wooden decking is both beautiful as much as functional.
·Decks are flexible structures that can be designed to suite any need your family,business or property has.
·They are perfect for your high volume business as well as residential areas.
·They are ideal for rough ground or a steep incline that would otherwise be unusable.See here.
·Wood decks are timeless and will work in harmony on all buildings,whether an aged house or a modern business.
·They add value to your property.
Uses
Perhaps you already have a clear idea as to where you want your deck built,perhaps not but either way their practical as well as aesthetic applications are as endless as the imagination.From pool decks to cliff face viewing areas they can truly be built almost anywhere.
·You can use it to extend the living areas of your home.See here.
·It could be an alternative to solid “cold” based features such as patios.
·It can be used as part of your garden landscape.See here.
·The ideal finishing around a South African pool or braai.See here.
·Commercially they are exceptionally excellent for pubs,clubs,hotels and restaurants that want an outdoor feel.
And remember they can be covered by a pergola or awning to control the amount of sunlight they receive.
Planning
Your timber deck can really do so much for you but it is very important that you plan well.
There are a number of things to consider and decisions to make.If you don't you could end up with something that won't even last the year because of either workmanship or product quality.
In terms of design it is also vital that you plan well so that you don't end up with something that looks out of place.
Wooden decks need to be in harmony with the rest of the structure and should provide an easy progression from pool to home or home to entertainment area.
3 dimensional designs definitely come into play here as you can get a real life feel as to what the deck will look like.See here.
Obviously workmanship is vital for both quality and how long your structure will last.
The sub-structure or frame needs to be built to last and have the correct spacing.See here.
Also many companies are using screws that are much too short(allowing the planks to pull out over time)or screws made from something else other than stainless steel(to save on costs).If used on the deck these can eventually break or rust.See here.
The quality of the sealer too is crucial and again there are many options for you to consider.See here.
Lastly but perhaps most importantly,the quality of timber product is vital.There are so many types of wood sourced from many different places all over the world.The wood is also treated and dried in different ways and then there is the difference between hardwood and softwood.Click here for more info on woods.Relatively new to the market is also the manufacturing of composite decking.
Price
With so many choices you need to understand the difference and make the best decision which is not always the cheapest.Be aware of a quote that seems too good to be true because it probably is.(You will end up with an inferior product that wont last the summer.)Compare quotes relative to what the company has to offer-e.g -Type of wood,type of screws,size and thickness of wood and workmanship.See here.
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