How Do I Build a Wooden Deck in My Garden This Summer?

Well, how do I build a wooden deck in my garden? As you have probably noticed during the last decade both fixed and portable wood decking installations have vastly increased in popularity. This trend has been experienced not only in small to medium size gardens but also in the larger size gardens too, in the form of bridges, poolside decks and overhangs etc.

Natural timber has been the logical choice to fulfill these decking needs, especially the pressure treated timbers. It is ideal for building many kinds of garden decking leisure areas, not to mention the odd veranda decking project or piece of portable wood decking furniture. The possibilities are endless. Regardless of which decking wood you eventually go for, timber decking can be erected quickly and easily adding beauty and charm to an otherwise uninteresting space.

When planning your home decking design it is necessary to determine the objectives that your new decking must meet to be a useful and enjoyable addition to your garden.

Here are a few thoughts that may help to answer the question, 'how do I build a wooden deck in my garden?' BEFORE you begin thinking about your own home decking design:

1. Is your deck being designed to fulfill a particular function, such as an outside eating area or barbecue or other such function? If not, is it going to be a decorative focal point that provides an attractive centre piece for your garden? Whatever, the reason, you should be clear in you own mind's eye as to the purpose of your decking project before you begin. This of course dictates the location(s) where the deck(s) will be built.

2. Once you have selected your site, ask yourself, 'Do I have enough space to fulfill the purpose for which I am building my deck? Can I get all of my proposed portable wood decking furniture into this area comfortably?' This is especially important if you have any deck and hot tub ideas in mind where pipe work and cables are being used.

3. At what level will you build your deck. At ground level or at an elevated level? Don't forget with elevated decks you may need to protect yourself from excessive wind and weather as well as prying eyes.

4. What services lay directly below your decking installation. Check for any underground pipe work, sewage drains and manhole covers. Make provision for these in your plan.

5. Take advantage of any areas of natural beauty or south facing sun traps by locating your deck in order to take full advantage of these natural assets. Think about trees and foliage to shelter from excessive sunlight and wind breaks against those cool summer breezes.

6. Remember - if you locate your deck according to the above requirements you will have maximum use of your deck, whatever the wind and weather.

You are now in a position to answer the question, 'How do I build a wooden deck' with a more informed and practical point of view. Good Luck.