7 Things To Know About Your Decking Project

Outdoor space of your home is an extension of your interiors and a great place to enjoy. Building a deck can not only boost the value of your home but it can even provide a peaceful retreat for you and your family members.

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Here some of the things to be considered before you start your decking project. 

#1. The Length Of The Deck - Generally the assumption is, if the deck is long then we need longboards. But this is not the case always. There are certainly other ways by which you can produce some stunning results and most importantly save your money too. For instance, with a narrow deck, you can use short boards and run them across its width. This gives an illusion of reducing the length and increasing the width. Another alternative that you can try is to create a ‘pattern’ on your deck. This shows that the length of your deck is reduced.  You can either use different colored decking boards or you can even choose to run the boards in a different direction at each end of your deck. You can even try using wide boards to bring in the length of a long deck. 

#2. A width of The Deck - Similar to creating an illusion of reduced length, you can even create an illusion of increased width by using wide boards.  Another option is you can choose to run your boards along the width of your deck, rather than along the length.

#3. Shape Of The Deck - You can buy a mix of both short and longboards and create the desired shape. By using a mix of boards, you can reduce the cost of your project and increase the options that you can choose from. 

#4. Design Of The Deck - The design of the deck depends entirely upon your choice. You can completely change the look of a deck by changing the width of the board that you choose. Either a modern look or a traditional look based on the board can be created. For example, if you want to create a modern look, you can choose extra-wide boards or extra-narrow boards. 

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#5. Fixing Method - Another factor to consider is the fixing method. This method is to be used for decking boards. Hidden fixing and screw are two ways of fixing the decking boards. With screw fixing, you can see the screws even if they are sunken while with a hidden fixing, you can only see the ends of the boards. So, if you choose a hidden fixing, there is less noise and good looks too. You can choose a shortboard with a hidden fixing and this will eventually help you reduce your cost too. 

#6. Budget - The type of board you choose depends majorly on the budget that you have in your hand. You can avail special offers or go for shorter boards, cheaper boards or even go for a mix of boards. All of these will help reduce your cost. The more flexible you are the more choices you will have and the more money you stand to save. Do not consider extremely cheap quality as it can result in damage. 

#7. Stability - If you are going to use your deck to support heavy furnishings etc then it is best to opt for boards which are thick. Boards which are thick and strong ensure better stability for heavyweights. 

Apart from choosing the right material for your decking board, it is equally important to choose the right decking board size. If you are building your deck, the most important step is to hire a trustworthy and a professional contractor to do the job.