QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT NEED ANSWERS TO!
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HOW LONG DO DECKS LAST?
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ANSWER MANY YEARS IF LOOKED AFTER
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IS HARDWOOD BETTER?
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ANSWER ITS DIFFICULT TO SAY SOFTWOOD DECKS LAST MANY YEARS IF CARED FOR, HARDWOOD DECKS LIKEWISE. ITS A CHOICE YOU HAVE TO MAKE. HARDWOOD IS COSTLIER,SOFTWOODS TAKE STAIN IF YOU WISH.
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ARE DECKS SLIPPERY?
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ANSWER GENERALLY NOT IF CARED FOR AND ARE BETTER IF EXPOSED TO SUNLIGHT,PROPRIETORY TREATMENTS AVAILABLE.
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IS GROOVED PLANK BETTER THAN SMOOTH?
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YOUR CHOICE BUT GROOVE GIVE MORE GRIP WHEN WET
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ARE BOARDS NAILED OR SCREWED?
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WE SCREW FOR BETTER SECURITY AND EASE OF ACCESSS BENEATH
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HOW IS FRAMEWORK SUPPORTED?
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WE PRIDE OURSELVES BY USING PURPOSE GALVANISED SHOES WITH UPSTAND.THESE ARE CAST INTO FOUNDATION (MINI PILES)OR BOLTED TO EXISTING CONCRETE TO ENSURE NO DAMP RISES TO TIMBERS.
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HOW ARE WEEDS DEALT WITH BENEATH?
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WE USE HEAVY DUTY WEED INHIBITOR FABRIC.
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IS THERE AN AIR GAP?
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WE LEAVE AIR GAP AROUND ALL OUR STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS AND BETWEEN BOARDS TO GIVE GOOD VENTILATION AND DRAINAGE.
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ARE HANDRAILS NECESSARY?
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WE RECOMMEND ANY DECK 600MM OR MORE RAISED
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SHOULD BE GUARDED.
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WHAT STYLES DO YOU RECOMMEND FOR RAILINGS?
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WE HAVE OUR OWN PATTERN WHICH IS SAFE AND NEAT AND IS DESIGNED SO DECK CAN BE HOSED OR SWEPT READILY AT EDGES.WE OFFER ALTERNATIVES SUCH AS ROPE.TRELLIS ETC AND OTHER STYLES OF RAILING IF REQUIRED.
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ARE SIDES BENEATH DECK BOARDED IN?
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ITS CUSTOMERS OPTION.
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CAN STEPS BE BUILT IN?
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SURE WE BUILD TO SUITE,SOMETIMES PROJECTING SOMETIMES INSET AND SOMETIMES WITH LANDINGS.
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CAN LIGHTS BE INCORPORATED IN DECKING?
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YES WE OFFER THIS.
- WHEN YOU INVITE US TO ESTIMATE WHAT IS THE NEXT STAGE?
- WE COME TO YOU THEN PREPARE USUALLY A SCHEME DRAWING AND FULL SPECIFICATION AND OUR TERMS.YOU DECIDE ON RECEIPT AND CONSIDERATION IF YOU WISH TO PROCEED. ITS THAT EASY! AN EXAMPLE OF A SCHEME DRAWING PREPARED FOR A CUSTOMER TO CONSIDER AND DISCUSS IS SHOWN HERE.
TYPICAL SCHEME DRAWING BASED ON BRIEF AND FOLLOWUP DISCUSSIONS.
WE HOPE THE ABOVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS HELP YOUR DECISION MAKING! WE WILL ADVISE AT SURVEY ON THESE MATTERS AS REQUIRED.
Below can be seen thumbnail pictures of a sample of deck planks we often use. The first two are pressure treated softwoods and the second two are hardwoods.Softwoods are less expensive and will take stain better. Its really a matter of choice.The first sample softwood (European Redwood species) plank is our most popular one. it is heavy duty with a slight grooving for additional grip.whereas the hardwoods are often Malaysian Balau and come in thinner thickness.
The last is a sample of Western Red Cedar,fast becoming a popular choice with its natural preservative oil.
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