I am currently building a raised decking area. I am attempting to attach one of the outer frames/joist supports onto the brickwork of the new...
Hi, I'm looking to build decking and I've just ordered 2x4" joists (C16, pressure treated to BS8417) and want to make sure it's ok for my current...
Hello, last year I didn’t know how to screw a screw into a piece of wood and this weekend I’m looking to start a decking project. I’m just...
I am planning a decking build that will span the length of our house (approx. 8 metres) and extend approximately 2.7 metres away from the house. I...
Hi, I'm planning a DIY decking project, and have a couple of questions that I can't find answered elsewhere, I'd be very grateful for any help...
Hi, I'm installing a 25m2 deck at the end of my garden with some fairly mild slopes. The high point is against 2 neighbours fences and to maintain...
Hi, So I'm just wanting some feedback here on what methods are best for wooden shed/outbuilding foundations? I've seen many different methods: •...
I’m looking at fitting decking over an existing brick path/patio. Out of the back door there is a concrete step which drops down 100mm, ideally...
I'm waiting delivery of a 2x2m 5 person hot tub. 370kg without water, roughly 1650kg with, adding 5 people at average 75kg makes it just over 2...
I have an issue with a contractor who has built a timber subframe for our decking. Having reviewed the work I noticed joists were not flat. To...
Hi all, Looking for some advice here, I'm wanting to extend the useable garden area to my rear boundary. Currently have a retaining wall and then...
Hi there I hope someone here can help me. I'm currently building a deck in my garden that is 5.5m x 2.5m. In terms of the frame, would a 6x2...
Looking for a little advice on building frame for composite decking. Previous built decking on concrete base but this one will be raised due to...
Any ideas where to start for decking on a slope? The base is loose stone and what looks like crushed hardcore underneath. The goal is to level...
Can anyone help I’ve fitted a deck in my back garden and just overthinking it now, I have attached my deck frame directly under the bell cast on...
I've read mixed reviews online on deck joist tape but not huge amounts on forums recently so thought I'd ask the question; do people use it and if...
I'm building a relatively small low level deck that should be able to take a heavy load. It's between two garages and a bit of an odd shape. I've...
Hi all. We have a 12 x 8ft concrete slab at the back of our garden, that sits about 3 inches lower than the paved patio that surrounds it. We’d...
I am thinking of replacing the concrete base outside my back door. It is uneven ‘ cracked / missing, basically shot but covered by decking...
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