Markie Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 Anyone on here a bit of a whizz when it comes to doing decking from scratch? Just wondering if there are any tips or web sites which give a good idea on where to start, as I have no clue what and how much materials I need and what to do when I get some Any help would be nice.. Many Thanks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Prawn Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 Wickes. They do a fact sheet and sell easy to fit decking. I did my own and I'm no chippy. It is easy to do, the hard part is the groundwork before hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 I was going to do a 10' x 20' strip in my garden. Then she decided it'd look much better paved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 Wickes. They do a fact sheet and sell easy to fit decking. I did my own and I'm no chippy. It is easy to do, the hard part is the groundwork before hand. If I may disagree in one small repect oh ancient and learned ami - the wood that Wickes uses is extremely 'thin' and you could get the similar from a proper builders merchants - thicker and better Preparation / groundsheets / anti-rot treatment etc is all... Hire a industrial saw from your local hire shop too - easy once measured and drawn correctly Ebay have some guys on there who will deliver to your spec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 And if you cut treated timber, make sure you seal the ends... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kghelmet Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 keep it clean or it becomes like a ice ring when wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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