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Care & Maintenance of Timber Decking

9/1/2016

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In Melbourne, Timber Decking is considered a long-term investment. Ask any Timber Deck Builder in Melbourne.

It is advisable you have a talk with your Timber Decking Contractor to get maintenance tips and advice for your desired brand of finish. On the other hand, the upkeep hints, as well as maintenance advice shared by our experts at echoed (part of the Timber Decking Now Group) will help maintain the looks of your Timber Decking for a long time.

General Maintenance and Precaution Tips
  • Before placing furniture, wait for 48 hours from application of the final layer of Decking Oil or Varnish. This is not applicable to decking that has no finish applied after construction).
  • To lessen the danger of scratching the decking, fit protective pads to the legs of furniture. To safeguard the surface of decking, use protective mats for furniture sporting castors.
  • Grit and dirt may lead to scraping and excessive wear of a hardwood timber decking. Most Professional Deck builders in Melbourne will recommend soil trapping mats at all exterior doors to minimise sand, grit, and soil that may be brought indoors. Hall runners and little rugs may also be ideal. Ensure you frequently have high traffic areas swept using an electrostatic mop or soft bristle broom.
  • The color of every Hardwood deck will change, fade or lighten (where exposed to the sun). If you have furniture on your Deck, move it around on a regular basis to avoid irregular declaration.
  • In regions where moisture or extreme temperature variations occur, cupping or gaps may show up on the deck.
  • A hard Decking surface can be dented by shoes (ie High Heels). Special attention needs to be taken to remove shoes which have exposed or pointed heels in order to avoid possible damage to your hardwood timber decking.
  • Pets with claws or long nails can tarnish and scratch the deck finish. Always make sure pets claws or nails are trimmed frequently.
  • One of the great benefits of timber decking is the fact that it can be refinished when it becomes dented or scratched excessively. Our timber decking experts at Timber Decking Now can refurbish or rejuvenate old decking (so long as the underlying sub-floor is sound).
Finding hardwood decking, composite decking, and merbau decking in Melbourne for your next outdoor project is easy with Decaid (part of the Timber Decking Now Group).

Visit us at 31 Sydney Road, Bayswater, 3153, or call us on 0451 022 041 to find out more information about our timber flooring options today. We will cheerfully answer your questions about timber deck or flooring too.


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Preparing Your Deck for Autumn and Winter

17/12/2015

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The Autumn and Winter months are fast approaching. You will need to prepare your deck for the colder months if you plan on making use of it beyond Summer. Here are some things to do to get your deck ready for both Winter and Autumn.

After-Summer Care

Sometime in the Autumn season, as the temperatures drop and in places, snow starts to fall, we start to make use of our Decks less and less. The Summer and Autumn season can be tough on decks: Think of dirt buildup, barbecue stains, food spills & foot traffic that normally occurs. Therefore, if left unclean, your weathered decks must take on the tough winter weather.

It's extremely crucial that you take a while before the onslaught of Winter winterizes and to clean your deck completely. Otherwise, sleet, ice, snow along with other precipitation could cause damage that is irreversible. These are several measures you can take for the preparation of your deck for the colder months.

Begin with a comprehensive cleaning. You might decide to clean your deck using a garden hose, rinsing away stains and dirt along with any signs of moss, algae or mould growing on the deck surfaces. Alternatively, you can call on a professional from Decaid (part of the Timber Decking Now Group) to safely clean your deck and remove grime to bring back your deck’s natural appearance and use environment friendly cleansers that can kill any contaminants.

Put any deck furniture or planters away in storage. Instead of allowing the accumulation of snow or moisture on these items, keep them in a garage, if possible. Keeping these products in a secure, dry area can assist in preventing the development of mould or rust.

Walk on your Timber Deck to test for structural problems. For instance, you may come across wobbly handles or cracked or free wood boards or railings. Apart from being a safety issue, they can also leave your deck in a weakened condition for the period of Winter thereby increasing the chances for damage.

Examine the landscape all around your Timber Deck. Are there any low-hanging branches that may fall on the deck in case there is a winter storm? Try and eliminate any possible hazards which could damage your deck during the winter period.

Raise the Roof

You have not begun to build it yet; then you need to consider raising a Pergola or Verandah Roof above your deck. A Verandah will help keep out the cold, keep out the rain and also help keep your deck cozy and warm. It also provides you with the chance to design your decks in more flexible, more creative ways, like adding a covered BBQ and better furniture. Now you have another reason why you need to get the best Timber Deck Builders in Melbourne. The time to get a wonderful Verandah design might be now.

When it comes to types of Timber Deck finish, we all have different opinions about what we feel looks nice, and each home comes with its own unique requirements and style. Some people love a modern appearance while others are of the opinion that their deck would benefit from a more contemporary finish. For us, as one the best Timber Deck Builders in Melbourne, we don't care if the style of your home is of a classical or modern build.

Visit us at 31 Sydney Road, Bayswater, 3153, or call us on 0451 022 041 to find out more information about what we can professionally offer you.
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SHORT TOP & SIDES thanks - Deck Modification in Heathmont

15/11/2015

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Timber Decking Builders Melbourne
Lowered Deck in Heathmont by DECAID and Sam Nott Carpentry
Here is the Heathmont deck after it was lowered 280mm by Sam Nott Carpentry & Timber Decking Now.

Giving an established deck a "haircut" is not a common request. This deck was originally the height you can see in the right.

The owners had a problem with that fact! They thought it was to high and intrusive on the LH elevation beside the house, so they called DECAID, Timber Decking Now's oldest established trading name (2003) and the "haircut".

Upon conclusion, Cassandra and James (the owners) stated in no uncertain terms how delighted they were with the result.

Sam deserves a lot of credit for delivering this result.

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How to Install Deck Lights

3/10/2015

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Deck lighting is an effective solution to make your Timber Deck useful and more appealing. Follow our step-by-step directions to find out the best way to install low voltage lights. Because low voltage lighting does not require hiring an electrician, it's a thing you can do, provided you are not afraid of electricity. Just kidding, though! Installing deck light is like installing landscape lights.

It's possible for you to select from many different stair riser lights, railing lights, and light posts. A 12- volt transformer that's plugged into a standard wall outlet powers most light systems. Solar lights can be used and do not even need transformers or wiring. Always see the manufacturers installation instructions before beginning the job, and get in touch with your local building department.

Perfect for lighting up steps in your decking, deck lights also add feeling to your outdoor living space. In this step by step guide, you’ll learn the best way to set up deck lights to create a much more inviting and safer outdoor surroundings.

Step One: Mark out wherever your lights will be

So that you can work on the rear of the plank, take away the very best board of the decking on which you’re installing the light. Mark your lights out across the board. Ensure they're equally spaced out. Bear in mind wherever your power cord is as well as the amount of the cable needed when determining where the lights will go.

Step Two: Drill holes for the lights

Before when you start drilling, make certain there's nothing like conduits or cables on the other side of the plank. You’re prepared to drill your holes. Pick the drill bit that matches the deck light that you’ve purchased. Make sure the drill bit clears the pins that hold it by several millimeters as well as the light.

Step Three: Install your deck lights

Set the lights within the holes you’ve drilled. Join the wire in the rear of the light together with the outlet that is loom. You’ll have to screw at every connection that may produce a watertight seal in a cover.

Step Four: Link to electricity

Connecting your deck lighting should ONLY be done by a licensed Electrician.

DECAID, part of the Timber Decking Now Group is one of the best Timber Deck Builders in Melbourne. We guarantee that every work we have to do for you will be treated with optimum attention and same enthusiasm. We cherish what we do. We are proud of our service. We offer professional decking maintenance service including oiling, repair and jet washing.

Visit us at 31 Sydney Road, Bayswater, 3153, or call us on 0451 022 041 to find out more information about our exceptional timber decking options and installation service today.
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