- Start in one corner of the sub-frame and position the first board across the inner joists. You want the deck board in the opposite direction to the inner joists, ensuring that it’s flush with the frame. Position any end-to-end joins between the deck boards halfway across an inner joist so you can screw both boards into the joist for stability. Make sure you keep a gap of between 5-8mm to allow for expansion of the wood.
- Begin to screw your deck boards to the joists. You’ll need to secure the deck board to every joist is covers along your deck frame. Use two screws for every joist. Mark where you’re going to add your screws, ensuring that they are at least 15mm from the end of the board and 20mm from the outside edges. Drill pilot holes for the screws, being careful to only drill through the deck board and not the joist. Then screw the decking screws into the holes.
- Continue to screw in the deck boards, ensuring you leave the correct expansion gap. You can stagger the deck board joins across the deck for more strength.
- Sand down any cut ends if you need to before applying decking preserver to protect the timber from rotting.
Aberaeron
Aberaeron is a seaside resort town in Ceredigion, Wales. It is situated between Aberystwyth and Cardigan, and houses the headquarters of Ceredigion County Council. At the 2001 census, the population was 1422. The town derives its name from the Welsh which means 'mouth of the River Aeron'.
Rev. Alban Thomas Jones Gwynne planned and developed the town in 1805. He founded a harbour that operated as a port and supported the shipbuilding industry in the 19th century. A cluster of workmen's houses and a school were also built on the harbour's north side, but these have since been reclaimed by the sea.
Craftspeople inhabited Aberaeron even before it became an operating port. In 1830, there were bootmakers, bakers and carpenters to name a few.
Aberaeron has interesting architecture. Edward Haycock constructed it around a principle square of Regency buildings grouped around the harbour. Some of the architecture has been used on British postage stamps.
A noteworthy feature of Aberaeron is Castell Cadwgan. It was a 12th-century ringwork fortification which was by the shore, but the sea has since claimed it. Some parts of the enclosure bank are still visible.
If you are looking for a replacement boiler for your home in Aberaeron, ensure that you do a comparison of quotations from reputable engineers to get the best price.
