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Raised decks to combat the sloping garden. The decking 'flattens' out the garden and allows for full use and also child safety. The deck was a large single level but raised deck with decking staircase down to garden. Safety balustrade were obviously fitted. With this type of deck, there are various structural engineering aspects to be taken into account. It is not the type of decking project for an average DIY enthusiast.
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Hold mouse over image below for a before and after effect.
Day 1 shows the steep slope (Look at the steps) and the multi-fractured concrete surfaces that made up the rear patio!!!
As well as a totally unsuitable surface/area for sunbathing or relaxing, there are two young children to be taken into account - both in terms of play area/facility and of course safety!
The first course of action, is building the decking sub-frame - from 150x50mm (6x2in) joists and double bearer. All this supported by 100x100mm (4x4in) posts, concreted into the ground. (We are not into decking squares nailed on to a bit of batten).
One deck fitter engaged upon this project.
All images can be clicked for enlargement
End of day 1 shows part of the deck sub-frame in place. (The coffee cups on display, only show part of the day's activities!)
Day 2 - Wet - No work!
Deckboards laid down to give a working
surface, after main supports were concreted into the ground and an additional
intermediate bearer was installed. Saw bench is in place ready for work proper
to commence!
Decking part done to give safe working area whilst remainder of joisting and supports are fixed. More joist to be affixed and remainder of deck boards to be laid prior to balustrades to be fixed. Then access to lower deck area including staircases.
Day 4
Most of deck boards laid, and upright newels
bolted into position.
Day 5 Top level deck all but finished....
Day 6 Step added for access from French Doors
Day 7
Work starts on the lower-level deck. 150x50mm
joists are supported by 100x100mm posts concreted into ground.. This deck will
abut the higher deck, but lowered by 1metre. Upright newel posts are also fixed. 2 extra long
joists are positioned ready to accept the staircase that will lead down into the
garden.
Front view of both decks - upper deck now
complete, with the lower deck construction work well advanced.
This is the site before we started.
Day 8 Lower deck now clad with deckboards and structure for steps between decks started.
Day 10 Linking Steps and main staircase installed - Job Done - other than tidying up the site
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