1 DECKING

In the right place, in the right material, and soundly constructed, a deck can be a tremendous asset to a garden. One feature that makes it so valuable is the ability to have the deck level at, or very near, the level of the adjacent room. A deck can then really extend, and link, the living area of the house with the garden.

CONSTRUCTION & MATERIALS

We generally clad decks in hardwood using stainless steel screws to secure the deck boards to a hardwood (generally Iroka) frame. We ensure that the framing timbers, beams and joists, are properly sized and supported on adequate foundations.

The examples that follow show a number of decks we have designed and constructed as part of complete landscaping projects. If you would like to discuss a possible project with us, please call.

GARDEN DECKING

EXAMPLES

A deck for a small family

The original garden had many different levels and surfaces; there were also old evergreen shrubs of limited interest as well as one or two good specimens well worth preserving. The agreed design included a large hardwood deck that provided a clean and safe area for the young family. There ...

Another hardwood deck

The Iroka framing is complete and ready for cladding. Following pictures show the alignment of the decking boards with a uniform gap between them. We avoid joining deck boards wherever possible. The level of the deck relative to the threshold of the door can be seen. The col ...

A deck for dining and for use as a safe play area

This reasonably large hardwood deck was designed and built with access from two rooms and at their level. The intended use was multi-functional providing a safe play area for a toddler and as a recreational and dining area in fine weather. The pictures show some of the con ...

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