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 Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:45 pm Post subject: decking question |
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i'm doing decking in the back garden. One part is 8m x 4m. I have dug the holes for the outer edge and the next support starts at the old patio, which is elevated above the lower area by about 250mm.
The joists will be fixed to the outer post, then the next support is 1.8m in, but on the old patio.
Would you just put a brick support under the joist on the old patio?
Also, I'm splitting the deck so there is 2 4x4m areas with the wood at 45 degrees (one refecting the other).
When cutting and fixing the 45 degree boards, wheres the best place to start? Just at the corner?
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:38 pm Post subject: |
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Bricks on the on the old patio should be fine.
For the 45 degree boards it might be best if you start dead centre and work out to each edge.
I hope you are using decking screws and not the stupid decking clips as they can make it really difficult?
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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i'm fully up on the issue after reading your decking link 
All arrived today from toolstation. Screws bolts etc.........as per your recommendations
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i'm fully up on the issue after reading your decking link
All arrived today from toolstation. Screws bolts etc.........as per your recommendations |
Nice one
When we tried the clips they were a real pain in the butt. I even emailed a company that made some clips to see if they would supply some for free and I would feature them if they were good. The firm never replied to my email, probably because they knew that decking screws are much better suited, especially if you get a warped board.
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It says that they replace coach bolts and so they should be suitable. They will save you a lot of time
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| Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:49 pm Post subject: |
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there bloody brilliant!
screw in great, highly recommended. The 18v makita takes them home and flush........just and no more. Each box is supplied with a driver as well, shame i didnt know this, as i bought one, so i now have 4 timber screw drivers
Anyone want any 12mm ss threaded rod  
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| Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:58 pm Post subject: |
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can you tell I'm enjoying my first decking project
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| handyman wrote: |
| can you tell I'm enjoying my first decking project |
I hope you have your waterproofs on, it has just bucketed it down here for the last hour!
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| handyman wrote: |
| can you tell I'm enjoying my first decking project |
Look forward to the before/after pics on Sunday then |
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uhm............
are you going to review those screws from screwfix............they are very good, used them on some other jobs already.
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| handyman wrote: |
uhm............
are you going to review those screws from screwfix............they are very good, used them on some other jobs already.
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I don't plan doing any decking again ever!
The next time I order from screwfix I might order some and then I can review them. One thing is for sure decking clips are a waste of time and money.
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| Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 3:02 pm Post subject: |
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I've used those screws before to join logs together to make a retaining wall. Very easy to use, especially with an impact driver.
Looking at doing some decking early next year - where did you source your wood from ? What were the prices like ? |
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