New deck

DIYgals

Hi All,

Wanted to share with you our new deck. It's been so nice to be able to enjoy it over summer!

It was built over some old concrete and natural ground. Approx. 60sqm in size.

- Treated pine for bearers and joints

- Belian (Malaysian Hardwood) decking

- Finished with an oil.

Happy to answer any other questions you might have. 🙂

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JaneK

Very impressive work @DIYgals! Thanks for sharing all the progress photos. It's always so inspiring to see a deck take shape. How did you settle on the type of wood to use?

Jane

DIYgals

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/12301#Comment_12301

Thanks so much @JaneK . Wanting a hardwood and affordability weighed into our decision making. We were lucky enough to come across a supplier in Adelaide for the Belian. We really loved the colour and when we did a bit of research on the timber we found that its durability in and above ground is excellent, and it is resistant to termites! We did have to purchase a whole sling so we should have plenty to go around the new studio which is currently under construction atm.

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/68612#Comment_68612

Amazing work, @DIYgals! I especially like the design you've gone for, the picture framing and the timber choice. That timber has come up beautifully after oiling.

Fantastic job all round; I can't wait to see the new studio!

Mitchell

DIYgals

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/97241#Comment_97241

Thanks @MitchellMc we are very happy with the end result. The picture framing was quite difficult to get our head around, lots of little extra bits in the framework to think about. But we got there in the end!

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/115266#Comment_115266

It was most definitely worth the extra effort @DIYgals. Nothing says finished deck better than picture framing!

Great job!

Mitchell

redracer01

Hello @DIYgals

A most impressive build! The build photos alone should inspire and give confidence to our members that they too can build their own deck.

Cheers,

Red

ppp

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/68612#Comment_68612

It's looking awesome. You inspire me to go next step 🙂

Can you tell me whether we need to go for termite protection as deck must be touching your house structure. If yes how much that would cost?

Thanks

DIYgals

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/97249#Comment_97249

Hey @ppp,

I can’t wait to see some photos of your new build. 🙂

We have not used any termite protection between the house and the deck. Our house is double brick and have used termite resistant timbers. At a guess, termite protection requirements may vary depending, where you live and what materials are used for your house and deck. A pest specialist might be a good person to have a chat to.

TrendyK

Awesome job!!! Just wondering how it has held up with the weather now that you have had it for a month. We restained our deck and when it rains it leaves dirty marks and now just seems to look dirty all the time 🙁 we are a but frustrated as we put so much effort into it.then 3 coats applied of Cabots Timber deckAll timber was sanded back firstconstant dirty lookDog walks on it and leaves marks

MitchellMc

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @TrendyK. It's great to have you join us, and many thanks for sharing your project.

Hopefully, @DIYgals can share some feedback on how their deck has held up.

Was it just the muddy paw prints leaving dirty marks on the decking, or does the coating have water staining marks in it? We'll need to establish if this discolouring is in or on the coating.

For any dirt that is sitting on top of the coating, you might like to use Feast Watson 1L Floor Clean and a microfibre mop to make quick work of cleaning the area. In your first image, I notice there appears to be some variation to the timber's colouring before oiling, which has potentially shown through the final coating. If it is the underlying colour of the deck showing through the coating, then a re-sand would be needed, so the timber is all taken back to a bare surface. A deck sander is the best tool for this job as it gives a consistent finish and is a lot easier on the knees than a handheld orbital sander.

If you can let me know the exact product you've used, I can investigate why the decking might discolour from the rain.

Mitchell

DIYgals

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/12728#Comment_12728

Thanks @TrendyK , your deck also looks great! We are still very happy with the finish our our deck. We also have a little pupper and she leaves her cute but annoying little paw marks all over. Every now and then, we do wash down our deck with the hose and the squeegee it off with one of these: https://www.bunnings.com.au/oates-600mm-aluminium-floor-squeegee_p4485250.

We have used an oil to finish our deck, and although initially it required quite a few application we are very happy with how it has held up. Our backyard is currently a building site, so it has copped quite a beating! @TrendyK what do you have around your deck? Our deck is surrounded by grass, I think this might also help with cleaning our puppers paws before she hops onto the deck.

MiaR

how many sqm is the area that your dining table is on?

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/18809#Comment_18809

Thanks for joining in the discussion @MiaR. Let me tag the wonderful @DIYgals so they are alerted to your question about the size of the deck.

Are you working on your own decking project? We would be happy to help. We trust you'll get all manner of ideas, inspiration and advice from our clever and creative members.

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community.

Jason

DIYgals

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/18809#Comment_18809

Hi @MiaR ,

The rectangular section that the table sits on is around 25-30 sqm.

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