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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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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