The BLUE sections in this deck and verandah are original. The raw unpainted sections are new construction by Timber Decking Now in 2005.
This Little project started out a small deck extension in East Ringwood. The lady owner then decided that she should have a verandah extension also. The original deck was 70mm Merbau (merboo) which is a bit of a rare things these days. Timber Decking Now started this project a few days before Christmas 2005 and went back after Boxing Day to complete the projects before New Years Eve. A bit of forward planning was required with this project being so close to Christmas and our suppliers being closed until mid January, it was essential that ALL the materials be delivered prior to commencement. There was no room for underestimating in these circumstances. As it turns out, all went exceedingly well and Melbourne Deck Builders, Timber Decking Now, had another satisfied customer. On a mild October morning back in 2005 Melbourne Deck Builders, Timber Decking Now, began the construction of this Merbau deck in Rowville.
The brief was straight forward and basic. The owners wanted a low profile deck to place their outdoor furniture and a large umbrella on, so as to enjoy a little alfresco dining and drinks with family and friends. Secondly they wanted to keep the vista "open" and not feel confined by traditional handrails. After removing a totally dis functional landing, the deck was mapped out on the lawn using a line marker spray can and tape measure. Then, a stump hole pattern was marked out and the holes dug into the clay based conditions. The subfloor did not have a great deal or clearance underneath, therefore, the entire subfloor was constructed with H3 & H4 RH Treated Pine. Secondly, the plinth rails were generously gapped to allow a good cross flow of air. The handrail posts form part of the subfloor structure by passing through into a mass concrete pad, which offers excellent strength and rigidity. Finally, SUS 316 Marine Grade wire was custom fabricated to size and installed as specified. This brand new home in Croydon, in Melbourne's outer East was built into the side of a hill. Large high retaining walls were constructed with terraces to maximise the available space.
The home owners wanted the entire rear and side entrance decked using 90mm Merbau as the preferred finish. Access to the site was very difficult. The high retaining walls and terraces required all the materials to be carried down from an adjoining vacant lot of land at the rear. Thankfully the weather was on our side. This allowed the the materials to be placed close to the top of the cut. However, the steep path down meant care had to be taken when carrying lengths of timber and bags of concrete. The home was on three levels, with three individual access points onto the proposed deck. In response to this, Melbourne Deck Builders, Timber Decking Now designed the large deck with three different levels to accommodate the access points. Full width terrace steps married each level to the next, creating an expansive open deck which maximised the available space. The project in itself was challenging, but the end result was worth the great effort from all concerned. The delighted owners gained exceptional value for money and were full of praise for the totally issue free performance of the timber Decking Now team. |
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