Good Times modular custom or standard frame?

snipwhip

Hi,  I'm intending a build a deck around 5.4m * 2.0m (+/- 10cm) using Good times custom frame (945 * 945) instead of the 1113*1113 standard frame for Ekodeck. Has anyone used this custom frame for your decking which Good Times will cut to size for you and if so, what was your experience with the quality?

I can't find many reviews on the custom frames but the standard frames seem ok enough. Ultimately thinking of whether to get custom frames or buy the standard frames and cut down to size myself. I intend to use long 5.4m ekodeck boards and not the panels. Thanks in advance.

JacobZ

Hi @snipwhip,

Allow me to tag @martyjames, who used the Good Times frames to build his deck, which was discussed in How to build a small deck using modular decking kit and adjustable supports, as well as @Zog, whose discussion about What joist size to use for low-level deck shows the Good Times frames in use. They might be able to add some insight about their experiences using these products.

I can't say I've used the custom frames myself, but I can't imagine there will be much difference between them and the standard frames outside of their dimensions. If you were willing to cut the standard frames yourself, it might be worth considering just making your own deck using the same base materials as these frames. Our helpful members and the Workshop team would be more than happy to guide you, and there is a wealth of information out there that you can use as a reference.

Let me know what you think.

Jacob