Platform Decks

A deck is a flat surface capable of supporting weight, similar to a floor, but typically constructed outdoors, often elevated from the ground, and usually connected to a building. The term is a generalization of decks as found on ships.

Platform Decks

 

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Looking for decking material to put under a tent platform?

I want to build a deck platform (about 8 feet off the ground)outside and place a wall tent on it for 6 months a year. I don't want wood because i...

Does anyone know the appropriate price to pay someone to build a simple 1 platform small deck? ballpark $?

I have all of the materials, need someone to build holes, footings and deck - 1 platform, 13 x 14 ft., 4 feet off the gound, 2 sets of stairs. I'...

How to build a platform to sit 15ft round above ground pool?

I purchased a $300 above ground pool 15ft x 48inches and would rather build a platform to sit it on vs. sand. The ground is not exactly level but not...

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Decking

 

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Decking....?

We have a very dodgy patio area on our back garden, and we are going to Deck it this year. We want to do it ourselves, cheaply. Its is quite a large a...

What decking wood is used to get that lovely grey weathered look?

Is it just normal decking that has been weathered over years? or can you buy decking wood that looks that good? Thanks xx

How much does decking timber cost?

I am in the UK and i want to build some decking in my garden. How much does pre-treated decking timber cost?

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Timber Decking

 

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How do I make my timber decking safer for my family during the winter?

It's getting cold and my timber decking is getting slippery, I have timber decked steps at my back door that are treated and stained. The other day I ...

How much for DIY timber decking?

We bought a new house and are thinking of getting a timber decking for our alfresco (i dunno what it is, i think it's a fancy word for veranda). A...

Treated pine sleepers as timber decking?

Hi. Would it be ok to use treated pine sleepers as timber decking. The decking will be about a meter off the ground and I intend to sand it and pa...

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Patios

 

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What are the regulations regarding pets on restaurant patios in Houston?

Sorry, I wasn't specific enough with my last question. I'm trying to find out what the Health Board rules are regarding pets on restaurant or...

How do the hanging plastic baggies of water on restaurant patios repel flies?

I'm told that the baggies of water hanging overhead on the patios of a couple of my favorite restaurants serve to repel flies. How can this possi...

What are the regulations regarding pets on patios in Houston?

Of course I would defer to the owner/managers rules, but what is the actual law in Houston regarding pets on patios? Everyone seems to have a differen...

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Pool Deck

 

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An outdoor glass table shattered, sending pieces into our pool and pool deck, mulch and grass. What can we do?

Its been really windy, and a glass table tipped over, sending glass everywhere. It went into our pool, pool deck, rock mulch, pinestraw (pine needle m...

How much do interlocking pavers, installed, cost when used as a pool deck?

I have an old flagstone pool deck with no drains, over another pool deck of unknown dimensions and unknown material. I have an estimate which include...

Getting concrete pool deck done what do I need to look our for?

I have a concrete pool deck going in from a contractor, what do I need to get included in the contract? I know I want-4'Base with reinforced mesh...

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Garden Landscaping

 

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Tips for landscaping garden cheaply and quickley?

I have a average back garden around 30 foot by 30 foot,I would like to landscape around the sides bottom part and two sides. What plants would you ...

looking to set up a garden landscaping business in west Sussex?

i am going self employed and am looking for customers who want garden maintenance /make overs /lawn /hedge/tree cutting work done etc.this is part of ...

Moonlight garden landscaping ideas?

I'd like to create a white themed garden that looks pretty at night and will blend in my back yard corner area. I know that the moonflower is a go...

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Boardwalk

 

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Boardwalk?

When I went to Hollywood Boardwalk, why does the sign on the inside part say "Shoes and Shirt required"? Seriously, who wears a shirt at...

Which beach boardwalk is the most barefoot friendly in the United States?

In other words... On which boardwalk is it common to see people walking around in just their bare feet, and which boardwalk has the most sho...

How many Boardwalk Pieces do they make in the Mcdonalds Monopoly game?

How many boardwalk pieces do they make? Is it just 1, and they make a ton of Park Places? If they make more than 1 boardwalk then does that mean who...

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Deck Builders

 

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I hired a deck builder; I noticed that he didnt remove the sod in area where the deck is to be built.Is it OK?

Is the deck builder obligated to remove the sod under the deck? I read the contract; it did not mention anything about removing the sod.

Wooden Deck...How much will cost and what permits are need it, if any?

Hi you all, I have a question for all the deck builders out there. I am trying to create a wood Deck but I would like to know if someone can give ...

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Deck Lighting

 

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What is a good lighting system for a wood deck?

Any good suggestions for lighting up a wood deck? Lights below? Above? Angles. Brand choice. Ideas. Thanks in advance.

I want to install some deck lighting, how do I work out how much wattage I need?

The deck is 6m x 3.5m and I want to be able to light it for use at night using walk over lights

Is my friend an idiot for lighting his deck on fire?

He threw a cigarette into a bucket, which tipped over and lit his deck on fire. He even made the news - at the newstation he worked for.

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How to Build a Deck

 

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how much would it cost to build a 8ft/12ft wooden deck 3ft high.?

how much would it cost to build a 8ft/12ft wooden deck 3ft high.

How close can deck footings be dug to underground utilities.?

I am building a deck and called the diggers hotline to mark my underground utilities. The problem is two of my footings are close to the markings the...

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