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We aim to design and build superior timber decks that will far exceed our competitors on price and quality.
For years we have used skilled craftsmen to create timber decks and bespoke garden structures that stand the test of time.
We do not employ high commission salesman or sub contract fitters, meaning that not only do you save on the price of your deck, you can rest assured that only the most dedicated experts will take part in the creation of an important addition to your living space.
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“Whether you need somewhere for the children to play or somewhere to escape from them, a timber deck from AKC could be the answer”
What is Decking ?
Garden decking is a fantastic way of increasing the living area of your home and adding to the enjoyment of your garden using natural materials.
Our decking is manufactured from quality hardwoods or Scandinavian pressure treated soft wood both are highly durable with a 15 year guarantee from their manufacturers.
Maintenance is minimal and both require no further finishing, although water repellent and colored finishes may be used to personalize and further protect your project.
With some forethought into the design and installation, your decking will remain useful and bring pleasure for many years to come.
Decking should be cleaned periodically.
Mud, Autumn leaves and moss in damp areas all conspire to make decking look tired and become slippery, making it potentially unsafe. Scheduled cleaning will keep your decking safe and looking its best, protecting your investment long into the future .
Decks can be built on different levels to suit all ground conditions.
We can construct balustrades, steps, handrails and pergolas.
We install hi fi speakers and intercoms. Lighting can also be incorporated to give added ambience for those late summer evenings.
“In fact the only thing limiting what we can create in your garden.....is your imagination.”
On sloping ground, the joists/bearers can be carried on a pier of concrete blocks, laid on a concrete bed 75-100mm thick and mortar bedded, or on posts firmly concreted into the ground, as shown in the diagram opposite.
An elevated deck such as this will need steps for access. |
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Basically, a deck consists of boards laid on top of bearer timbers which, in turn, are carried above the ground by various means.
Many of the DIY sheds now offer ready-milled deck boards, and there are specialist timber suppliers stocking the Western Red Cedar so beloved of North American deck builders, although most treated timber would be acceptable for construction.
Deck boards are typically 19-27mm thick, 75-200mm wide, with a gap of up to 10mm between succesive boards. The bearer timbers typically 75/100x50mm or larger, at approximately 450mm centres, although site conditions generally dictate this dimension. |
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