A simple question to ask before choosing the right material for your deck is: do you like mowing the lawn? If the answer is yes, then we suggest timber or composite decking. Yet, if your answer is no, then you should consider composite decking over timber. Like lawn, there is an ongoing maintenance
Once you are ready to start the deck, you should start from the outside and work your way in. For example, if you are building a raised deck that comes off the house, the first decking board to be laid should be on the edge of the deck.
Recently retired Jim decided that the house he was renovating needed an outdoor area customised to his family’s specific needs to give the outdoor entertaining lifestyle that he and his wife were looking for.
Both steel and timber frames have their advantages and disadvantages as structural framing materials. Cost, sustainability, longevity and flexibility should all be taken into account when making your decision.