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Wooden Decking in Musselburgh

Wooden decking is an increasingly fashionable choice for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very fashionable spaces that can be used year round with the addition of additional heating and lighting. Wooden decking is frequently fitted in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between interior and exterior spaces. Wooden decking is available in virtually any size or shape to accommodate any area. Curved designs or large areas joined by pathways can create an attractive effect. Wooden decking is reasonably easy to install and causes minimal disruption, especially in comparison to alternate options like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is vital however to make sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and capable of taking the weight of any furniture or plants that you would like to use on the decking. There is a collection of types of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Usually decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will require maintenance, which commonly requires annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods are becoming more popular for use in wooden decking as they are stronger and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Musselburgh

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 Musselburgh 2024

Labour cost £1,050
Material cost £375
Waste removal £75
Time frame: 1-4 days

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Musselburgh

Musselburgh is the largest settlement found in East Lothian area in Scotland, with a population of 21900. The town was in Midlothian until it became part of the East Lothian District as an effect of the City government (Scotland) Act in 1973. Positioned on the coast of the Firth of Forth, the estuary of Scotland's River Forth, the town is 6 miles east of Edinburgh city centre. Musselburgh is referred to as 'The Honest Toun', which is commemorated by the election of the 'Honest Lad' and the 'Honest Lass' each year. 'Honestas', the town's slogan, derives from 1332, when the Regent of Scotland, Randolph, Earl of Moray, passed away in the burgh after suffering a long illness during which his citizens loyally took care of him. The new regent, after his offer to reward the citizens was refused by the individuals, who professed that they were merely doing their duty, stated that they were a set of honest men. As a result of substantial local authority and private housing developments on both the eastern and western outskirts of the settlement throughout the last quarter of the 20th century, the town and its population significantly increased. Musselburgh is especially renowned for the large amount of sport that takes place in the town. It is home to Musselburgh Racecourse and Musselburgh Links golf course. The golf course has been identified as the oldest continuously played golf course on the planet, being a past venue of golf's Open Championship. There is also a football team and a darts league that pulls in numerous players. For all your home upgrades, make certain to make use of trusted experts in Clevedon to make certain of quality.

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18 Jan

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Inveresk - EH21

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28 Dec

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Inveresk - EH21

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09 Nov

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Inveresk - EH21

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13 May

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Inveresk - EH21

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21 Apr

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Inveresk - EH21

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Inveresk - EH21

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18 Jul

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Inveresk - EH21

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05 Oct

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Loanhead - EH20

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30 Apr

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Edinburgh - EH17

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we have a new miller homes property in edgelaw, edinburgh. the grassed rear garden is approx 30 x 35ft in size. we would like an original paved area extended and the grass removed. remaining gard...

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10 Jun

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Milton Bridge - EH25

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15 May

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Carrington - EH23

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14 May

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Bonnyrigg - EH19

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06 May

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Dalkeith - EH22

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01 May

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Dalkeith - EH22

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18 Apr

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Carrington - EH23

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Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Wood decking along the back of the garden

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18 Apr

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Carrington - EH23

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11 Oct

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Bonnyrigg - EH19

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20 Jun

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Edinburgh - EH13

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04 Jun

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Loanhead - EH20

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Decking needs stripped, sealed and stalled.

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04 May

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Dalkeith - EH22

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Would like my back garden decked measurements are 600 X 800. At the moment I have slabs on half and chips on the other half.

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FAQs

How to build decking on a slope?
You might think that building decking on a slope is a no-go, but it’s actually a great way to help you make use of your garden when the ground is sloping. It will provide you with a level surface that you can BBQ on as well as dine alfresco without finding that your meal is rolling down the table. But how do you build decking on a slope? Our guide in the FAQ above, ‘How to build a raised deck’, is the perfect solution – but we’ll break it down here if you just want to get an idea of what’s involved. Dig out the area If you’re laying on soil or turf, you’ll need to dig it out. Dig down and remove all the turf from the area and ensure that there are no weeds or stones in the area you’re going to build your decking on. Since you’re building on a slope, it will be hard to get it level, but dig out to a depth of 50mm and lay weed-control fabric with gravel over the top. Add posts and set with concrete Make holes for posts and add them in, ensuring they’re longer than you need. Make sure they’re level, then fill the holes with a concrete mix to set them in place. Build the outer frame Make sure you always work at the top of the slope when you’re building your decking, and measure where the highest point of the decking will be. Secure the 4 sides of the outer frame and factor in a 2mm fall for every metre of decking so rainwater can run off. Add joists Secure joists along your frame at 400mm intervals. If you get to the last joist and there will be more than a 400mm gap left at the end, add in an extra one for support. Lay your deck boards Screw your deck boards to the joists, ensuring that the deck boards are running in the opposite direction to the joists. For timber boards, you need to make sure you leave an expansion gap of 5-8mm. These steps should give you an idea of whether you want to have a go at building decking on a slope, or whether you want to leave it to the pros.
Can I fit a hot tub on my terrace or decking?

Yes, although you should make sure that the terrace or decking is able to support the weight of a hot tub. Usually, you will need to have a structural survey carried out on the area. Seek the advise of a hot tub retailer or installer about the logistics of installing one at your property.

How much maintenance will a wooden deck need?

Properly installed wooden decking will not need a lot of maintenance. Most manufacturers recommend regularly brushing leaves and dirt off the deck, and a yearly cleaning and staining procedure. This will keep the wood in the best condition. Fluids and treatments are readily available from all DIY shops and stores.

How to make steps for a deck?
Unless you built a ground-level deck, you’re going to need steps to go with it. Check Building Regulations to see if you need to install handrails as well. It’s good practice to:
  • Have a step tread width of 900mm – if you don’t want them that wide, they should be no less than 760mm
  • Add a central step riser to stairs wider than 900mm to prevent them buckling
  • Add a step depth (the vertical distance between each step) of between 150 and 180mm if building your own riser, so the steps are at a comfortable depth
Getting started To build your steps for the deck, you’ll need:
  • Step treads (the actual step themselves)
  • Step risers
  • Coach screws
  • Deck screws
  • Saw
  • Drill
Make the steps for your deck
  1. Make sure the ground where you want to put your steps is level and firm. If it’s not, consider laying concrete or paving slabs to provide a secure surface for your steps to sit so they don’t sink.
  2. Grab some joist off-cuts and cut them to the same width as your step treads. Attach them to the step risers at the top and bottom using countersunk coach screws.
  3. Place the steps against the sub-frame of the deck; if you’ve put slabs down for support, make sure the steps sit in the middle of them. The longest edge of the stair riser should be on the slabs, and the short edge against the deck. Drill pilot holes through the step and sub-frame joist, then screw the step to the sub-frame with more coach screws.
  4. After drilling pilot holes, screw the treads into the risers at each end with deck screws.
  5. If you don’t want gaps between each stair, you can add joist off-cuts or deck boards. Measure the height and depth of the gap, then screw the off-cut or board into the step riser with two screws at each end.
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