Deck – Do It Yourself

Pleasant and cozy environment outside home and always great place to spend the good time is a deck. The deck is the connecting element of the house with a garden or a courtyard. This can be not only a practical but also an exterior decorating detail of the home, which is often associated with relaxation and pleasant moments. It can also be installed away from home, depending on your needs. A deck can be installed by our specialists, but you can try also install it yourself. Do it yourself is becoming so popular that it is becoming a way of life. People do this not only for the sake of saving, but also for the sake of the originality of the items, the warmth of their hands or in principle, simply not buying anything. DIY is also a way to relax, unleash creativity, stay with friends or family.

According to proponents of DIY, only a person who dares to try his or her power can claim that he or she is unable or unavailable for one or another activity. We think that just by trying to set up the deck yourself, you will see that a quality item can be created by your own hands. In addition, the do-it-yourself philosophy is about choosing to live organically – by creating one’s own struggle with the culture of consumption, taking responsibility for what and how much it consumes.

Progress of deck installation work

So you decide to set up a patio but don’t know where to start? Here are the basic steps to help you make the deck your own:

1. Remove grass cover (approx. of shovel depth)
2. Lay the geotextile felt (against grass growth)
3. Use the chippings to the required level (base height)
4. Laying large pavement-type tiles (at required distances)
5. Attach adjustable height supports (pedestals)
6. Putting wood joists of frame (recommended 2 levels)
7. Adjust and to level height (flat frame surface)
8. Fixing the frame with screws (if 2 frame levels)
9. Fixing and finally oiling decking boards (any coating)

We have identified the key steps in preparing the right foundation. As with any of the items listed above, it is imperative that they will be sequenced. Equally important is the wood from which the deck will be constructed. Peoples it is often thought, that any kind of wood even already used, can fit on the deck. Unfortunately, improperly picked wood can turn all the work onto the wind before time, because the boards can be skewed, squeak, rot, looks terribly and need frequent repair.

Choosing the right wood for your deck

Considering that this home space will be constantly exposed to moisture, heat-treated wood or wood composite is best suited. Still, heat-treated wood is like the middle of gold – the best value for money on the market today. Thus, heat-treated wood is completely stable and does not shrink or expand, decompose or peel like “live” wood. It has no resins and no sacks of sugar, so the wood is free of fungus, does not mildew or rot. Such wood is much more resistant and does not change properties up to 20 years. Heat-treated wood is unaffected by atmospheric and temperature changes, making it ideal for our volatile climate and for places such as patios. By deciding to use heat-treated wood, you also support an environmentally friendly lifestyle.