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What youll need to get started on your D.I.Y. Project

Materials
Agi Pipe Weed killer Timber posts (90mm x 90mm) Bearers (125mm x 75mm) Joists (100mm x 50mm) Decking - See your local store for decking options Dry concrete Stirrup bracket Dyna bolts Coach screws Framing anchors Timber nish Paint or Oil Decking Nails * Check your local building regulations to ensure your project complies

Planning your next D.I.Y. Project

The Bunnings D.I.Y. guides are designed to help you every step of the way through your D.I.Y. home projects. Theyll give you the right advice on what materials youll need, how to get the job done and tips and ideas for achieving the best result.

D.I.Y.
Deck
How to build your own deck

Expert D.I.Y. advice

If its advice youre after, come in and discuss the project with one of our experts. Ask about organising Same Day Delivery, Tool Hire, Installation or even enrol in one of our D.I.Y. classes.

Tools
Tape measure Shovel Rake Spirit level Hammer Nail punch Circular saw or hand saw Srring line

Safety
Safety glasses or goggles should be worn whenever power tools are in use and when chiselling, sanding, scraping or hammering overhead. Wear ear protectors when using noisy power tools as some tools may damage your hearing. You may need permission from your local council, and/or water & power authorities before this work is carried out. They should be contacted before you start. BUNN773 10/08

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How to build your own D.I.Y. deck

Adding a deck to your home is an attractive way to utilise space around your home. Although building a deck may not be the easiest project, it will give you years of enjoyment making it all worthwhile. The type of deck you choose will depend entirely on the silhouette of the land and the set up of your property. Always consult Bunnings Team Member if you are unsure about anything. Decks can be roughly classied into three areas: - Low-level decks: these decks extend out at the level of the oor on at land. This helps to add space to a family room or a living area. - Remote decks: these decks are often located around swimming pools and other garden features such as ponds. - Hillside decks: these decks can help to utilise space lost through uneven or sloped terrain.
Please Note: Information in this brochure is Bunnings opinion and we dont warrant the accuracy or completeness of that information. Bunnings excludes all liability in relation to the statements in this brochure.

Getting started
Preparation for building your deck is crucial. Start by determining the dimensions of your deck and note where any features such as stairs, drains and gas pipes are you will need to mark their position before you dig the footings. Now rake the ground clear and undertake any weed control. Its essential to undertake land preparation by laying some Agi Pipe or other drainage to avoid any water loitering underneath. Select your timber based entirely on the nish you want and your budget.

Fitting bearers
Measure the decking, joist and bearer thickness. Against the house wall measure this thickness down from the intended oor height of the deck. Fasten a 140 x 45mm piece of timber against the wall using dyna bolts for masonry walls and coach screws for timber walls use a bolt or screw every 450mm along the bearer. When attaching to a timber wall, screw into the internal structural timbers when possible. Fix the remaining bearers to the posts using either a housing joint or framing anchors.

Laying out the deck

It is import to be accurate here, so take your time with this. Mark out the length and width of the deck where it will connect to the house use string line to show this.

Fitting oor joists

Afx the joists across the bearers at 450mm using framing anchors. Ensure any nails, strings or pegs are removed safely.

Setting the posts

Lay out the locations for the footings in lines every 1800mm out from the house at 1500mm centres. Dig footing holes allowing at least a 300mm x 300mm x 300mm concrete pad to be poured for the post stirrup bracket. Follow the guidelines on the concrete bag, allowing a generous amount for each hole. Pour the concrete into the hole and set a stirrup bracket in the centre of the pad allowing approximately 75mm clearance between the ground and the bottom of the post. Use a spirit level to check if the posts are vertical. Temporarily brace the post and allow concrete to set. Cut posts to length and take into account the desired handrail height around your deck.

Fitting the decking

Beginning next to the house wall, lay decking across the joists, nailing to each joint with two galvanised nails. Alternatively this can be done with galvanised screws. Ensure this is done carefully as this is the most visible part of the deck. Use pieces of wood approximately 5mm thick as a spacer to ensure a neat nish. Make sure that all joins in the decking timber are over a joist. To get the nails below the timber surface use a nail punch. Use a circular saw to trim excess wood from the bearers mark this out with chalk if you need to.

Adding a nish to the deck

In this nal stage, you may want to consult with Bunnings for advice on what paints or oils would be the most appropriate for your deck.

For further expert advice consult the qualied Team Members at your local Bunnings Warehouse.