Decking project Day 3

Decking of sub frame commences. In this instance all deckboards were screwed using proper specified decking screws.

This is a slower job than nailing with the power nail gun, but it is what the client wanted. There are arguments for and against the use of nails or screws. Providing the correct specification nails - or screws - are used, buth give a satisfactory job.

Decking surface starts in earnest. This deck is screwed as distinct from nailing. Screwing deck boards into place provide very little advantage - if any - over ring shank nails which are driven in with a professional nail gun.

The laying of the deck boards progresses throughout the day. A two man job, and working backwards in this instance, to take advantage of the ability to more or less stand -as distinct from kneeling or stooping if working from the deckboards as they are laid.

and finally ends up here.

with just the finishing off to do on day 4!

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