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Building garden decking is an ideal way to extend your outdoor living space and with a great range of decking timber and designs to choose from at Homebase, it’s easy to create your dream deck. In this step by step guide you’ll discover everything you need to know from planning and measuring up for your decking to building the decking base, laying the decking boards, preserving and maintaining your decking and more. Follow along below and you’ll be out in the sunshine enjoying your new deck with your friends and family in no time at all...
These tasks may be tricky so will suit you if you're experienced in DIY, or simply love a challenge. Before you get started on any of our 'how to' guides, please take a moment to read through our DIY safety tips.
Deck Boards placed at right angles to your house draw the eye into the garden beyond. Boards fixed parallel to the wall emphasises the width of the deck.
Don't burn your wood off-cuts as timber treated with preservatives can give off harmful fumes. Take any off-cuts to the tip.
Use an end coat wood preservative on all saw cuts and drill holes.
By building garden decking you can create a stylish outdoor space to enjoy with friends and family. Whether you’re dreaming of soaking up the sun on lazy summer afternoons or getting the family together for al fresco BBQs, you’ll find everything you need to create a stunning deck at Homebase.
Building your decking couldn’t be easier with our range of decking boards and accessories, decking base frames and complete decking kits.
If you want to complete your decking with a comfortable seating area, take a look at our range of garden furniture. Choose from garden sofas, bistro sets, tables, chairs and more and your outdoor area will be ready to impress in no time at all.
Browse a selection of decking products and tools below or visit your local Homebase store to explore more of our garden and outdoor living range.
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