Decks

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A deck is an outdoor flat structure strongly built to support weight. They are usually joined to a building and elevated from the ground. Most of them are made of timber or wood.

Functions of Decks

Can serve as an extended living room.
Garden landscaping.
Alternative home structure instead of stone based structures as patios.

Types of Decks

Freestanding decks
These are decks that are not attached to the house or any fixed structure. It offers a stable living area away from the main house.
Multi level decks
This kind of deck is partitioned to provide a number of areas which are used for different purposes.
Pool and spa decking
It improves the look of the swimming pool area. It prevents chances of an injury from a fall or slip.
Platform decks
They are built low on the ground and usually attached to other dwellings. They are surrounded by plants and benches.
Raised decks
They are raised above the ground. To ensure safety when accessing the yard, stairs and rails should be present.
Two storey decks
They are raised further to give the homeowner a nice view of the surrounding. The deck is made of strong pillars and wood to ensure it's strong and safe.

Why choose Decks?

Decks increases your living space used for entertaining at home.
Decks can provide you a very peaceful rest place in the back yard.
They enhance and increase your yard usability especially for homes positioned on hills.
Use of different materials, designs or styles of a deck promotes home visual appearance and increase architectural interest.
It is cost-effective to build a deck at your home because the outdoor additions and expansion are cheap.
Decks increase the value of your property in Carlingford especially during resale.
They make your home appealing and ideal to potential buyers.

Decks Finishes

Film form finishes
Pressure-treated lumber
Penetrating finishes

Types of Decks

Loft deck
Privacy deck
Platform deck
Wraparound deck
Two storey deck
Multilevel deck
Bi-level deck

Deck Maintenance

Treat the wood which is exposed to moisture and sun on your deck to avoid degradation and turning gray with time. In case of timer split, cup and wrap, repair or replace the deck section immediately.

Newly constructed deck sealing is conducted in three phases which include:

Getting rid of old coating or stains.
Cleaning the timber or wood.
Closing the deck against weather damage in Carlingford.

In case your deck has been sealed before, you can water test to check whether the seal is effective:

Sprinkle or pour water onto the decks' boards.
If water drops from the board, the wood is properly sealed and well protected.
Water absorption by the wood means treatment to be done immediately.

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