Deck, Seat and Pergola Complex

Laying The DeckA flat floored roofless area adjoining a house. Timber deck: An outside floor structure comprising of posts, bearers, joists and decking boards. Straight

The two end joists were marked out for the decking boards, and a chalk-line was made for every third boardA piece of sawn, or dressed lumber of greater width than thickness. Usually 19mm (3/4") to 38mm (1 1/2") thick and 75mm (3") or more wide.. This ensured a straight deck.

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