Decking Frame – Planning And Design.

Planning your decking frame  – With more than any other garden project planning is essential as it can save a great deal of time and money. The best way to plan a decking is  with pen and paper. Firstly you will need to create a site plan, which will include measuring the area and estimating any falls on an existing
base. The most important element within the planning is to decide which type of wood you are going to use for the decking boards and the lengths it is available. In most cases it’s a good idea to plan your deck so that you avoid too many joints in the decking boards.
The next area to consider is the finished level. With decking unlike a  normal solid patio you can build it on a frame above the existing house damp course on the same level as the floors in your house. The above ground level can be achieved by constructing a frame on an existing patio or higher on brick or wood pillars.
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