The project
After attaching a pergola to an existing outdoor area we built a deck and added an outdoor BBQ area. We wanted it to be a low maintenance area, so we used Ekodeck decking and cladding. This took my wife and I around two months of weekends to complete.
Steps
Step 1
Posts set out for bearers, for back half of the deck.
Step 2
Bearers, joists and fireplace wall set out. Bearers 140 x 45mm and joists 90 x 45mm.
Step 3
Fireplace wall wrapped and BBQ frame and side wall getting built.
Step 4
Fireplace wall clad in Ekodeck cladding. Scandia electric fireplace test fit in position.
Step 5
BBQ clad, splash back texture painted, and bench top test fit.
Step 6
Joists and pods going down under the alfresco. Pods were screwed to concrete.
Step 7
Ekodeck in back beach colour starting to go down. Joist tape was used on all the joists.
Step 8
Completed. I cut down an aluminium fence panel for screening above the BBQ area to protect a little from the rain and to add bit of privacy from the neighbours. The fireplace and fridge are not outdoor units but are pretty well protected from the elements. We will see how long they last. And 95% of the materials for this project were purchased at our local Bunnings store.
