Decks Constructions

Exterior Decks
Wood decks, whether attached to buildings or free standing, may extend living space in outdoor areas. Small properties can be made more usable and large properties divided into smaller living areas. Decks enhance the appearance of homes and buildings.
Construction Principles Low-level exposed decks should be built where the ground is dry enough to prevent moisture build-up, and firm enough to support the structure. If the ground is too wet, drainage should be provided by a drainage pad or sewer tile system.

Outdoor decks differ from standard floor construction in that individual planks are used for flooring rather than a solid subfloor, such as OSB or Plywood, and are required to carry the entire load. For this reason it is important to ensure that the decking is thick enough and supported adequately to withstand the anticipated loads. Deck planks should be at least 25mm thick with common widths being 89 and 140mm. :

Some Materials That We Use For Deck Construction

• pressure-treated lumber
• tape measure
• sixteenpenny galvanized nails
• hammer drill with mortar bit
• bolts, nuts and washers
• circular saw
• level
• chalk line
• concrete (and wheelbarrow for mixing)
• shovel and hoe
• post anchors
• joist hangers

Some Facts The historic use of decks in China and Japan can be traced back hundreds of years. In the Chinese garden, a miniature representation of nature with symbolic lakes, mountains, and trees is viewed from an open wood-decked pavilion.