Small two tier split levels deck with connecting
staircase gets underway, with the installation of timber joists -
150x50mm (6x2in). The basic structure for the staircase is the first job
to do in order to allow ease of access between the split level decks.
In this case - with the deck being constructed over
a solid concrete pad/patio, there was no need to support the joists
other than to have 'pads' at 1m centres.
There is always the possibility of a 'rattle' on the
deck surface with this method of simply laying the joists down
unanchored. However, by using good quality joists - 6x2in and heavy duty
deck boards - 150x37mm - the risk of this is considerably reduced as the
sheer weight of the timber will act as a stabilising factor.
The upper section of this split level timber garden deck
was constructed over an old lawn area, so there we no problems in
sinking anchor posts into the ground.
Timber on site - ready for work to start
New steps functional! and can hold weight of the guvn'or
Sub deck beams in place temporary. Old debris such as hardcore can be left under
the deck frame without any undue problems - but not old timber or garden
rubbish!
Decking underway, using good quality boards with dimensions of 150x37mm for the
strength needed for a quality garden timber deck. This standard quality is
suitable for most decks.
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