Page: 1-2-3-4-5-6Print this page back to Garden Surfaces First you should choose a location for your
new deck that takes the sun and prevailing winds into account. Then decide
whether your deck should be free-standing within your garden or linked to your
house.
Decide on the shape and size of
your deck - deck boards can be laid in a number of different ways and more
ambitious deck shapes are possible: the only limit is your ingenuity. It is
important that you decide on the deckboard layout before assembling the support
joists as some patterns will affect the spacing and number of joists, eg. a
double joist will be needed for a chevron style layout.
Mark out the area to be
occupied by your deck with wooden pegs and string: this will help you to
visualise the size of the finished deck and serve as a guide for preparing the
site. If the site you have chosen is lawned, then it is recommended that the
turfs are removed and the site is level.
You can prevent the growth of unwanted vegetation under your deck
by covering bare ground with black plastic sheeting, followed by
gravel.
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