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New deck to cover broken porch tiles

The weekend I moved in, something heavy was dropped on the tiles of my front porch, breaking one and leaving a few loose. I decided to build Merbau decking over the top and I could not be happier with the result. Took me 6 hours and cost $250. Not bad for a girl who has never used power tools before!

Next project will be to build a cover for the hose and then the gas meter.

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Jason

Brilliant job @kelli, I'm sure your handiwork will inspire many other community members and visitors to Workshop. We are so pleased to have you join us and share this project. Looking forward to seeing more soon!

Please feel free to post anytime you need a hand with a project around the house or garden, or have something new to share. We have loads of clever and creative members sharing fantastic project inspiration and helpful advice every day. And please let me know if you ever need hep getting the most from the site, or have any feedback about how we can improve Workshop for you.

Thanks again,

Jason

ProjectPete

Nice work @kelli - welcome to the community 😀

Kerriecupcake

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/6564#Comment_6564

wow this is exactly what I want to do. I have a large long patio with a number of tiles broken. Could you tell me how you did it please? I have no idea where to start
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Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/65440#Comment_65440

Hi @Kerriecupcake,

Thanks for joining in the discussion. Let me tag @kelli for you so she is alerted to your question and can hopefully give you some pointers on getting started.

Let me also extend a very warm welcome to the community. We're looking forward to seeing how your own patio decking project progresses (with plenty of help from our clever and capable community members along the way!)

Jason

ProjectPete

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/65440#Comment_65440

Feel free to reach out if you have further questions about decking @Kerriecupcake - happy to help.

malhan

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/95486#Comment_95486

Hello, can you please share details on how to install deck on top of concrete ? Regards

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/114315#Comment_114315

Hi @malhan,

Thanks for joining in the discussion. I would encourage you to hit the Start a discussion button and share some photos of your concrete slab and details about the kind of deck you would like to build. That way you'll get much more specific and helpful advice from our experienced community members.

Welcome to Workshop. We are confident that you'll get loads of helpful advice and project inspiration from our clever and creative members. Feel free to post anytime you need a hand with a project around the house and garden.

Jason

MartyH

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/114315#Comment_114315

Is definitely doable @malhan. Here's an example:

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@kelli

Wow what an absolute stunner.

What an amazing job you did and the cuts and mitre joints are amazing..

I'm looking forward to seeing your other projects ....

Thank you for sharing with the community

Kind regards Rob 👍

kelli

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/6563#Comment_6563

Thanks Jason! I’m looking forward finding advise and inspiration for a few more projects here!

kelli

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/6564#Comment_6564

Thanks Pete!

kelli

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/124897#Comment_124897

Wow! That is impressive!!!

kelli

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/6578#Comment_6578

Thanks Rob! It was great to figure it all out and watch the job unfold. I’m so glad I did it myself. A lot of satisfaction!

Kermit

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/65450#Comment_65450

Congrats @kelli.

Isobel

Well done @kelli.

DIYDave

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/6656#Comment_6656

Looks Great. I have no front patio. It is a patch of dirt. Can't decide on concrete or deck. Either way I'll need to dig out to keep it below weep holes. Just concerned about timber near the ground and house attracting termites.

scott2

Wow, From a Broken tile to an Amazing Entrance. Really has changed the whole look of the front area. Fantastic finished product though 👌.

Might try that myself now. Thanks for the Inspiration

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/8364#Comment_8364

Great to have you join in the discussion and see that you have been inspired @scott2. Welcome to the community. We look forward to reading all about your own projects and plans soon. Please don't hesitate to post anytime you need assistance with a project around the house and garden or have something to share with other members. As you can see, we have loads of clever and creative members sharing project information, advice and inspiration on the site every day.

Jason

Ninaninja

Wow, it looks awesome!

What kind of wood did you use?

I would like to replace our porch too but not sure where to start...

Your advice will definitely help me out 😁

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/8379#Comment_8379

Hi @Ninaninja,

Many thanks for joining in the discussion. Let me tag @kelli for you so she is alerted to your question.

Looking forward to reading all about your own projects and plans. Feel free to post anytime you need assistance or have something to share.

Jason

ProjectPete

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/8379#Comment_8379

That's Merbau @Ninaninja

And there are quite a few of us here that would be happy to help with any questions/planning you have 🙂

Ninaninja

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/66397#Comment_66397

Thank you for your advice!

Neo19

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/124897#Comment_124897

Did you post this in homeone @MartyH ??? I'm sure I've been to your thread multiple times while I was building mine 🙂

abhayks

" never used power tools " ??

You have done like a Pro.

Amazing job. Love the clean finish. I'm tempted to do my porch.

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/12089#Comment_12089

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @abhayks. It's tremendous that you've joined us, and many thanks for jumping into the conversation.

Let me mention the @kelli, so they are alerted to your kind feedback about their project.

We'd very much like to learn more about your own project and would encourage you to let us know if you need any assistance or would like to share it with us. I trust you'll find many helpful members willing to offer advice and provide assistance with your new deck. Please feel free to start your own discussion and let us know all the details.

Mitchell

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