THE DECK

A deck for her in doors.

From this....

To this...

Remove excess soil for frame to sit level and dry. Try and keep the ground flat and level with a slight tilt to drain water.

Lay frame work level along the front as the intention is to have the water to run toward the path. I always have 1" drop over 10 feet just to stop water gathering and freezing in winter.

To incorporate the Herringbone design I wish to use we need to construct a double support for middle joint. This will enable solid fixing on the ends of the deck-boards. (plastic sheet over my electrics)

















Plenty of noggins for a good sound job.





Start adding boards from the center this will allow you to easy set the pattern at 90 degrees using the 3-4-5 method. To get a accurate 90degree triangle use the following technique, one side of the triangle 3ft long the other at 4ft long an the last side will be 5ft. If you need to use this on a large base  any multiple of 3-4-5 will work. like 6-8-10 or 9-12-15.






The good thing about starting in the middle is the off cut from the big boards fit in the smaller ends thus getting less waste per board. Also with the herringbone pattern you only have to cut one end of the majority as they interlock with each other in the center.









Always re apply treatment when you cut the end off the board as the pressure treated part has been removed by cutting and drilling. I used End Coat to maintain the integrity of the pressure treatment.

Jobs a good un.