Laying simple, ground-level decking may sound intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. With careful planning and preparation, you can lay decking that you’ll be proud to show off to neighbours, family and friends. Here are a few tips to get you started. Plan carefully Draw out a plan, to scale, on paper. This will help you to know how many boards you’ll need and ensure that you don’t end up having to cut anything to fit. Prepare the area Measure out the site according to your plan and hammer a peg into each corner, then tie string around each peg to help you see what you’re working with. If you’re not laying on existing slabs, dig into the ground, lifting out turf if it’s there, and check that the site is level. Then add concrete slabs for more stability or lay weed-control fabric over the ground and cover with gravel to further prevent weed growth. Build your sub-frame Since a lot of people ask this, we’ve got a more detailed guide in the FAQ below. Lay your deck boards Start in one corner of the sub-frame and position the first board across the inner joists. You want the deck board in the opposite direction to the inner joists, ensuring that it’s flush with the frame. Position any end-to-end joins between the deck boards halfway across an inner joist so you can screw both boards into the joist for stability. Make sure you keep a gap of between 5-8mm to allow for expansion of the wood. Begin to screw your deck boards to the joists. You’ll need to secure the deck board to every joist is covers along your deck frame. Use two screws for every joist. Mark where you’re going to add your screws, ensuring that they are at least 15mm from the end of the board and 20mm from the outside edges. Drill pilot holes for the screws, being careful to only drill through the deck board and not the joist. Then screw the decking screws into the holes. Continue to screw in the deck boards, ensuring you leave the correct expansion gap. You can stagger the deck board joins across the deck for more strength. Sand down any cut ends if you need to before applying decking preserver to protect the timber from rotting. Although this is a simplified set of instructions, it’s enough for you to see whether you want to attempt to lay decking yourself – and if you don’t, you can get in touch with professionals who will be happy to give you a quote.

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Wooden Decking in Bridgnorth

Wooden decking is an increasingly common option for providing outdoor seating areas in gardens. Due to the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful spaces which you can use year round by installing additional heating and lighting. Wooden decking is typically fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a seamless transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking is available in virtually any size or shape to match any area. Curved designs or large areas connected by pathways can create a stunning effect. Wooden decking is fairly quick to install and causes little disruption, especially in comparison to alternatives like patio or paving. It could even be installed over the top of an existing patio. It is critical however to be sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking the load of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a range of species of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Generally decking is constructed from hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which usually includes yearly cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require significantly less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Bridgnorth

The typical cost of Wooden decking is £1500. Costs can change based upon the materials and the firm hired. The upper price range can be as high as £1725. The material costs are commonly approximately £375

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Wooden decking installation cost in Bridgnorth 2024

	Labour cost	£1,050
	Material cost	£375
	Waste removal	£75

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Bridgnorth

Bridgnorth is a town in the English county of Shropshire. In the Severn Valley, it is divided into High Town and Low Town. Their names refer to their respective heights relative to the River Severn, which separates the more elevated town on the right bank from the lower one on the left. As recorded in the 2011 Census, the resident population of Bridgnorth is around 12,000, which has increased slightly from the roughly 11,891 measured in the 2001 Census. Bridgnorth contains a cliff railway, the Castle Hill Railway, which links the high and low halves of the town. This is the steepest and only inland railway of its kind in the United Kingdom. In addition to this, is the Bridgnorth Railway Station, positioned in the High Town on the Severn Valley Railway, which runs southwards to Kidderminster. The remains of Bridgnorth Castle, constructed in 1101, have never been found in the town. Because of damage sustained during the English Civil War, the castle is said to be on an incline of 15 degrees. High Town is dominated by two Church of England churches. St. Mary's Church, a church designed and built in the style of the late 18th century by Thomas Telford, continues to be used for worship. St. Leonard's used to be collegiate, and Bridgnorth was Royal Peculiar until 1856. It was subsequently renovated, however it is no longer used for standard worship. It still has several uses in the local area and it comes under the stewardship of by the Churches Conservation Trust. You'll find numerous sports possibilities for those living in Bridgnorth, and it's well known in Shropshire for featuring the most successful table tennis club in the county. For all your property upgrades, be certain that you choose reliable pros in Bridgnorth to ensure that you get a great quality service.

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