decking question

handyman · Post by **handyman** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:45 pm

i'm doing decking in the back garden. One part is 8m x 4m. I have dug the holes for the outer edge and the next support starts at the old patio, which is elevated above the lower area by about 250mm.

The joists will be fixed to the outer post, then the next support is 1.8m in, but on the old patio.

Would you just put a brick support under the joist on the old patio?

Also, I'm splitting the deck so there is 2 4x4m areas with the wood at 45 degrees (one refecting the other).

When cutting and fixing the 45 degree boards, wheres the best place to start? Just at the corner?

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:38 pm

Bricks on the on the old patio should be fine.

For the 45 degree boards it might be best if you start dead centre and work out to each edge.

I hope you are using decking screws and not the stupid decking clips as they can make it really difficult?

handyman · Post by **handyman** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:41 pm

i'm fully up on the issue after reading your decking link

All arrived today from toolstation. Screws bolts etc.........as per your recommendations

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 5:57 pm

handyman wrote:i'm fully up on the issue after reading your decking link

All arrived today from toolstation. Screws bolts etc.........as per your recommendations

Nice one

When we tried the clips they were a real pain in the butt. I even emailed a company that made some clips to see if they would supply some for free and I would feature them if they were good. The firm never replied to my email, probably because they knew that decking screws are much better suited, especially if you get a warped board.

handyman · Post by **handyman** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:03 pm

got these to screw the joists
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/23059/Scr ... Pack-of-50

They are very good indead. Can they be used to connect to the posts instead of the bolts?

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:07 pm

It says that they replace coach bolts and so they should be suitable. They will save you a lot of time

handyman · Post by **handyman** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:49 pm

there bloody brilliant!

screw in great, highly recommended. The 18v makita takes them home and flush........just and no more. Each box is supplied with a driver as well, shame i didnt know this, as i bought one, so i now have 4 timber screw drivers

Anyone want any 12mm ss threaded rod

handyman · Post by **handyman** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:58 pm

can you tell I'm enjoying my first decking project

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 3:23 pm

handyman wrote:can you tell I'm enjoying my first decking project

I hope you have your waterproofs on, it has just bucketed it down here for the last hour!

skiking · Post by **skiking** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 3:49 pm

handyman wrote:can you tell I'm enjoying my first decking project

Look forward to the before/after pics on Sunday then

handyman · Post by **handyman** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 7:19 pm

uhm............

are you going to review those screws from screwfix............they are very good, used them on some other jobs already.

???

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:30 pm

handyman wrote:uhm............

are you going to review those screws from screwfix............they are very good, used them on some other jobs already.

???

I don't plan doing any decking again ever!

The next time I order from screwfix I might order some and then I can review them. One thing is for sure decking clips are a waste of time and money.

skiking · Post by **skiking** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 3:02 pm

I've used those screws before to join logs together to make a retaining wall. Very easy to use, especially with an impact driver.

Looking at doing some decking early next year - where did you source your wood from ? What were the prices like ?