There are now so many choices for decking materials and fixing methods. It pays to understand the options before getting your decking quote in South East Queensland. The intense sun and rainfall we receive can be distressing for the decking surface.
Remember that the balustrading and stair solutions can add as much as the cost of the deck itself.
Unvarnished/sealed timber will quickly carbonise leaving a silver/grey surface. Hardwoods can handle this, but soft woods like treated pine will tend to split on knots and at the ends in a 20mm plank. Regular sealing/ varnishing/ oiling of the deck adds a maintenance regime and costs, but preserves the timber colour and helps to feed the wood.
Some tradies use stainless steel screws, countersunk and plugged as a premium long lasting finish. Other fixing methods include predrilling and screwing/nailing or fixing with concealed fixings. Each has a different finish and cost associated with it.
Local, sustainably sourced hardwoods like spotted gum or tallowwood are great ecological solutions compared to the imported balau and kwila which are harvested from rainforests.
Another recommended solution, and ECO friendly, is the modwood type products now flooding the market. These are plastic boards (although quite realistic in appearance) and typically are made from recycled milkbottles!
To get the right decking quote for your situation, give us a call at Second Nature Builders on 0438 325 566.
