It’ll All End in Tiers: Planning Your Ultimate Decking Structure
Posted on 18/08/2017
Decking, as the name suggests, takes its inspiration from the flooring construction of ships. Wood is still used as the main material on the deck of many modern cruise liners. Transferred ashore, decking makes a great garden feature and is an alternative to paving that may be more suitable for certain terrains. Here are some things to consider when planning your ultimate decking structure.
Platform
This will be the main social area of your decking. If your decking is next to your house, you might want to consider having the main platform built beside an exterior door so that you can use it as an outdoor room in the summertime. When choosing the size of your platform, consider how you want to furnish it.
Railings
Safety first! Decking can be a great solution for building over uneven ground. This can mean that there might be a drop from one or more edges of your decking to the ground below. Secure railings, built from the same quality timber that comprises your decking, mean that you can be confident that everybody using your decking can do so safely.
Membrane
All of our decking structures include a membrane layer at ground level that will prevent the growth of unsightly weeds.
Tiers
In order to cover sloping ground or simply because you want an elevation to take advantage of the evening sun, decking doesn’t have to be all on one level. Following our initial consultation, we will put together all of your ideas and produce a design for a structure you will want to use every day.
Steps
If you opt for a tiered structure or if your garden naturally slopes away from the foot of your house, then your decking will require a solid set of steps. As with all aspects of the design of your decking, we will consult with you on the style of your steps. We are skilled carpenters, so it is no problem to include a quarter or half-turn if that better suits the layout of your property.
All labour and materials are included in the price that we quote you before we start work. When you choose Norfolk Prestige Fencing, you are choosing a team of professional local fencers who take pride in their work. Read about the construction process for our decking or, for more information about any of our services, please call the work mobile 07914840995.
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