The brief for this project was the design and installation of a walk out deck which required robust framing to accommodate the severe sloping garden, in some cases the new deck would be nearly 2 mts from the ground level. Decking is the ideal option for Guildford and the Surrey Hills due to the elevation changes in most gardens in the region. Porcelain Paving is always popular however the backfill and retainer walling needed to support the paving is often far too extensive.

There had been an old timber decking wrapping around the house however it was no longer safe so it had been removed prior to our arrival.

The property slopes significantly down from the house.

Composite Decking Boards | Trex Lineage Biscayne WPC

Their are numerous options in the UK for composite decking. It is very important to select your products carefully and choose a brand which has been in business for as long as the warranty they offer, has a significant UK presence in case you ever do need to follow up with them, and manufacture in a way which is ecologically and ethically sound. We always recommend decking manufactured in the USA or Europe to ensure the manufacturing, and not just the product sales and distribution, are protected by policies like the Modern Slavery Act.

Our clients selected Trex Transcend Lineage in Biscayne. This premium decking is made in the USA and is a wood plastic composite which is rot free and will not splinter, warp. It is comes with a Fade and Stain Warranty.

Decking Contractor Substructure | Footings & Bearers

One of the most important aspects for areas like Guildford and the Surrey Hills, where you find sloping gardens like this one, is to ensure the decking is fully supported structurally. This is where employing a professional Decking Contractor becomes more important. Oilcanfinish specialise in this type of extensive structural supports. For this project we installed 15 Concrete footings reinforced with Steel Rebar. Our structural supports sit on top of those footings, lifted off the footing using a Simpson Strong Tie Galvanised Steel Post Shoe. This prevents water from pooling at bottom of the post meaning it doesn’t rot prematurely the way most posts do.

On top of our posts, we notch out an opening for two C24 Structural Bearers bolted together. We have 4 rows of these Bearers supporting the entire structure.

The we built out frame on top of these 3 bearer rows. The frame is also C24 Structurally Rated timber treated to Use Class 4, the strongest rating available for Residential installs. Use Class 4 Timber has the highest rating for Preservative treatment for Residential installs meaning it is highly resistant to Wood Rot and Insect attack.

To further protect the frame we top all of our Joists with Trex Protect Joist Capping Tape. This is a butyl based tape which forms a waterproof seal around the screws, preventing water from travelling down the decking screw into the centre of the timber joist. This is again to prevent wood rot.

Lastly all of our timber cuts are treated with Barretines Cut End Preserver to protect the ends where we have cut the timber to size.

Building a premium deck is expensive and you want it to last as long as possible before having to redo all of the work. A significant amount of planning goes into making sure our decks are both structurally sound, compliant, and will last as long as possible providing the homeowner with the best return on their investment.

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It previously was a fairly unlevel patio with paving slabs. The steps were functional but unattractive. The brief was a 4mt deep deck all the way across the rear of the property, approximately 20mt incorporating wrapping the Decking around a planter bed, around a curved wall in the building, wide stepped areas to join the side pathway going around the building, and meeting the Tree House play area already in position.

Tree Surgeons removed some mature trees during our work which resulted in a good sized area adjacent to the new Decking and Tree House which could become a usable space, however at a fairly steep slope. 

The result is a 4mt x 4mt extension to the original Decking was added onto the project.

Decking: The clients selected Trex Transcend Decking. Partially for it resilience to scratching and staining, the low maintenance properties of Trex, because it looks superb, and because of the colour ranges on offer.

Trex anti-slip properties are also a crucial feature for commercial Decking installations.

The main body of the Decking is Trex Gravel Path and the Picture Frame border is Trex Island Mist.

The colour changes had to be crystal clear to visually highlight the elevation changes but subtle enough to still look attractive.

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The client had removed a small water feature, cut away the area around the water feature to square off the garden, and built a retainer wall with Oak Sleepers. The old paving was very uneven as it had shifted over time. There were 3 drains to work around, 2 for rainwater, one for the kitchen, adjacent to the house. There was also a Rodding point which would need easy access.

The clients chose Trex Enhance Naturals in Rocky Harbour for the body of the decking and Trex Transcend in Gravel Path for the triple Picture Frame. The advantage of choosing a Trex Transcend Decking board for the picture frame is that they have an option for Cortex Screw Plug Covers to hide the screws.We had a significant amount of obstacles along the outside edges, mostly due to side Fencing which was not installed in a straight line. We would always recommend replacing the fencing before installing any Decking so the fence doesn’t need to be replaced during the lifetime of the deck. In this case the fence had a white brick wall under it so this was not an option, so we worked with what we have.

There are 3 main sections to this Decking, the small BBQ area by the lounge double doors, the middle section by the Extension, and then the large area by the kitchen single door and side access alley. 

For the frame we used Jacksons Fencing Use Class 4 Decking Joists. These come with their own 25 Year Guarantee from Jacksons. To protect the top of these joists we used Trex Protect Joist Tape. We join our frames using Spax Stainless Steel Washer Head 8mm Screws. These are strong Construction Screws. The Washer Head pulls the boards tight to each other and provides a very strong joint.

We lifted the frame off the ground using Millboard Duolift Joist Cradles with Millboard Self Levelling pedestals. These are straightforward to work with and will never rot. This means the wood frame is not in contact with the ground, despite being Use Class 4, and provides air flow under the Joists.

Finally the deck boards uses were:Trex Enhance Naturals Rocky Harbour installed with Trex Hidden Fixings and Start ClipsTrex Transcend Gravel Path installed with Starborn Pro Plug System. The special Starborn Drill Bit recesses the Screws to the correct depth and leaves a small hole which can be hidden with a Cortex Screw Plugs to hide the fixing screws

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Jacksons Timber Decking Frame

The framing used was Jacksons Fencing 100mm x 50mm Decking Joists. These come with a 25 Year Service Life Guarantee from Jacksons Fencing.

Trex Enhance Basics Clam Shell

The Decking chosen was Trex Enhance Basics in Clam Shell which come with a 25 Year Limited Warranty. The client wanted a modern dark grey finished colour and had already painted their fence in a similar colour.

Composite Decking Steps and Fascias

The design included a double Fascia on the garden side and a step to make the transition from Decking to Garden comfortable, at 19cm off the ground.

Composite Decking Bench Seat

The leading edge of the Decking and its height, creates a natural bench seat approximately 40cm off the ground. Sometimes mother nature gives you the natural measurements to create something without over complicating the design. The leading edge of this deck will have people perched on it, bare feet in the grass, with an ice cold drink in hand this summer.

Decking Installation Schedule

The total area was 4.8 mt wide by  4 mt deep. This was one of our small decking projects and the materials delivery, site preparation, frame building, composite deck building, composite step building, and decking fascia installation all together took 5 days. We started on Monday and finished before the next weekend. 

We actually finished the day before the new garden furniture arrived.
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Preparation

When we arrived they had already removed the old Decking and Tree Surgeons had been in with a stump Grinder, however we knew extensive materials removal and levelling was required. There was an electrical cable buried under the old Decking and Concrete Footings under the fence which prevented the Tree Surgeons from removing the entire stump and root system. We did get these out entirely the old fashioned way, Shovel, Axe, and Bow Saw.

The electrician had arrived before us to run the 2 electrical sockets to the 2 outside corners of the decking area.

Decking Frame Installation & Bearers

We installed 3 rows of Bearers to take the bulk of the weight of the new Decking Frame. The frame was built with Jacksons Fencing 50x150mm Heavy Duty Joists which come with a 25 year guarantee. We also Taped these joists with Trex Protect Joist Tape to prevent water damage on the top of the joists.

Trex Composite Decking Installation: Trex Enhance Basics in Clam Shell

The decking selected was Trex Clam Shell to closely match their Anthracite Exterior Doors, Windows, and the Pergola. This Decking comes with a 25 Year Limited Warranty. We used Trex Hidden Fasteners to avoid having any rough edges to catch your feet on and we installed matching Trex Clam Shell Fascias for a consistent appearance.

The original brief was to retain the 4-5 rows of timber Decking in front of the Summerhouse doors, however we decided to replace them instead for a consistent appearance. It would also be very difficult to replace them in the future without damaging either the new Trex Decking or the Summerhouse itself.

Aluminium Louvered Pergola Installation

The Pergola is a beautiful addition as it comes with a Louvered roof which can be opened and closed, as well as roller blinds down 3 sides to provide various configurations or privacy, sunlight control, and waterproofing the area underneath. The louvers each have their own drains which feed down to the outside of the Pergola and then the rainwater runs down the inside of the posts. 

The clients already had their furniture, BBQ, Lanterns, and most importantly VW Freestanding Bar ready to go for their children’s party on the weekend.

The whole project finishes with a barefoot friendly, child-friendly deck, which required no staining or oiling, and can be cleaned with a sponge mop and a garden hose, all underscored by Trex and Jacksons 25 year guarantees.

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