The Decking Perth Specialists

A well-built deck can add so much to a home. From a spot for entertaining guests to a quiet afternoon with the weekend paper, it offers many benefits. Merbau (also known as kwila) is an Australian timber species tough enough to handle the harsh conditions of our climate. It’s even bushfire-resistant and has the highest natural durability rating. Durability As the underlying lumber that supports decking materials, treated timber is often used in projects. This means that decking materials must conform to the structural demands of this wood or they won’t work well. Luckily, both composite and timber decking materials can be glued or screwed into this material, so design options are quite similar when they’re compared side by side. Jarrah, a West Australian native hardwood, is highly regarded by carpenters for its unique beauty and resilience compared to other timbers. It’s also termite, fungus and rot resistant and has a very good weathering and durability rating. Spotted gum is a...

A pergola is a great way to enhance your outdoor space and add value to your home. It can help protect your furniture from the sun and offer proper airflow. It can also be a beautiful focal point for your garden. louvre pergolas can be fitted with a shade cloth that allows natural light and air to flow through. They are also resistant to harsh weather elements. Glulam Glulam is a beautiful structural timber material used in a wide variety of structures. It is most often seen in the form of long, straight beams and trusses, but it can also be curved. Glulam is an engineered wood product that consists of smaller pieces of stress-graded and seasoned lumber, called laminates, which are then glued together. This method produces members that are much larger in size and longer in length than would be possible with solid wood. Glulam is used in many commercial projects throughout BC. From swimming pools and sports hall roof structures to schools and supermarkets, glulam is durable, strong...

A pergola offers versatile shade and sun protection. You can design your own or purchase a kit to assemble at home. Using a tape measure and speed square, mark the center of each post base. Pre-drill and use concrete screws to fasten each post base to the patio or deck floor. Posts The posts in a pergola are the vertical structure that supports the rest of the structure. They can be set directly into the ground or on a concrete slab or footer. Those that are set in the ground should be treated for ground contact and secured with metal post anchoring hardware. Those that are on top of a concrete slab or footer should be notched at the bottom and have their base covered with concrete to prevent water from collecting in the area under the deck. This is especially important if you live in a climate that freezes and could cause the concrete to expand and pull the posts up. For any type of post, you will need to dig a hole that is a minimum of two or three times larger than the diamete...

A deck is a great way to extend your home’s living space and increase its resale value. It can be as low as a foot off the ground or as high as a second story. An excellent deck patio builder will put the customer first and be upfront about pricing. If a builder is blowing you off, find someone else. 1. Licensed and Insured A licensed contractor should have the proper insurance coverage in case of any accidents or injuries that occur during construction. This will help to protect you and the patio builder if someone is injured during your project, or even after it’s completed. Additionally, a reliable deck patio builder should have knowledge of the building codes that apply to your specific area. This includes whether or not your structure may require a zoning permit. They should also be able to tell you if your project is likely to affect your home’s resale value. Finally, you want a patio or deck builder who is easy to work with. A grumpy or unfriendly builder can put a damper ...