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 is an increasingly popular option for creating outdoor seating areas in gardens. Because of the natural beauty of wood, they can be very beautiful areas which you can use year round by installing external heating and light. Wooden decking is typically installed in locations in front of patio or French doors where they can create a smooth transition between inside and outside 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 a striking effect. Wooden decking is fairly easy to install and causes little disruption, especially in comparison to alternatives like patio or paving. It can even be installed over the top of a pre-existing patio. It is crucial however to be sure that your wooden decking is structurally sound and able to take the weight of any furniture or plants that you want to use on the decking. There is a variety of species of wood that can be used in wooden decking. Normally decking is made of hardwood, but there are softwoods available that fulfil the durability requirements. As hardwood decking will demand maintenance, which typically consists of annual cleaning and staining for weather proofing, composite woods have become popular for use in wooden decking as they are more robust and require far less maintenance.

Average Wooden decking cost in Stourport-on-severn

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 Stourport-on-severn 2025

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

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Stourport-on-severn

Stourport-on-Severn is a community and civil parish in the Wyre Forest Area of North Worcestershire, England. The community showed up after the conclusion of the Staffordshire as well as Worcestershire Canal in 1768, as a result of its area around the canal containers at the Severn terminus. As soon as the junction in between Staffordshire and Worcestershire and the Birmingham Canal got to conclusion in 1772, Stourport swiftly became among the primary centres for the circulation of goods to and from the West Midlands. With a population of 20,292, according to the 2011 Census, the town has a better price of residence possession than the nationwide standard. The age of the populace is additionally older than the national standard. The community is commonly referred to as a dynamic Georgian Town on the River Severn, with a limitless accessibility of leisure possibilities. This includes a vast array of purchasing chances, with the alternative to select from independent as well as business chain shops, a substantial choice of places in which to consume and also consume, regular community occasions, destinations as well as tasks. Several activities occur on the water and also in the beautiful Severn Valley. The repair of the unique, historical Canal Basins, which is house to even more than 100 boats, has actually used citizens and visitors an area of calmness and also serenity, as well as a heritage exhibit and events, such as Stourport Canal Basins Discovery Trail. Combined with The Riverside Meadows and Entertainment feature, there is a big amount of amusement in the location. The town's fascinating background proceeds to be remembered, with water staying as an important resource for the pleasures and activities of residents' day-to-days live. For all of your home upgrades, make certain to utilize trustworthy professionals in Stourport-on-Severn to make sure of high quality.

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