Wooden decking is an increasingly prevalent choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful spaces which can be used year round with the help of additional heating and light. Wooden decking is often installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between inside and outside spaces. Wooden decking is available in virtually any size or shape to fit any area. Curved designs or large areas linked by pathways can create an impressive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably simple to install and causes little disruption, especially in comparison to alternate options like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is critical however to be sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the load of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a range of species of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Commonly decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which generally requires annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming more popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require significantly less maintenance.
The typical cost of Wooden decking is £1500. Costs can change based upon the materials and the firm hired. The upper price range can be as high as £1725. The material costs are commonly approximately £375
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South Brent (population 2,822) is a huge village on the southern edge of Dartmoor, England, in the valley of the River Avon. The parish includes the little hamlets of Aish, Harbourneford, Lutton, Brent Mill, and lots of scattered farmhouses. It is 5 miles (8 kilometres) north-east of Ivybridge as well as 14 miles (22 kilometres) east-northeast of Plymouth. On the high moorlands are lots of hut circles, units, and also barrows, all dating from the Bronze Age. The manor of Brent came from Buckfast Abbey from the moment of the foundation of the abbey in the early 11th century. It was purchased the Dissolution by Sir William Petre, a huge receiver of reclusive spoils in South Devon. South Brent was initially a woollen as well as market centre with two yearly fairs. Brent Hill is the steep hillside simply outside the town where it takes its name (Old English brant-- steep). On it are the damages of an old structure, supposed to have been a chapel, and of a windmill developed concerning 1790.
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The installation of the decking was very good but they did not clear up any of the mess afterwards so no stars for this
Brixham - TQ5
Enquiry from: David B
Start Date: Immediate
Complete replacement of decking at back of house
Dartmouth - TQ6
Enquiry from: Hugh D
Start Date: Immediate
Replace existing wooden decking and steps with new composite decking and glass balustrade
Buckfastleigh - TQ11
Enquiry from: Maria C
Start Date: Immediate
Decking needs replacing in an area approx 3m x5m
Dartmouth - TQ6
Enquiry from: Peter H
Start Date: Immediate
Not a huge area, however, the existing decking is rotten to the point of being dangerous and needs completely renewing as you will see
Newton Abbot - TQ12
Enquiry from: Lesley L
Start Date: Immediate
Replace stone patio with composite decking. 40 square metres no ballastrade
Property: semi detached
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Properly installed wooden decking will not need a lot of maintenance. Most manufacturers recommend regularly brushing leaves and dirt off the deck, and a yearly cleaning and staining procedure. This will keep the wood in the best condition. Fluids and treatments are readily available from all DIY shops and stores.
Yes, although you should make sure that the terrace or decking is able to support the weight of a hot tub. Usually, you will need to have a structural survey carried out on the area. Seek the advise of a hot tub retailer or installer about the logistics of installing one at your property.
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