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Australians have enjoyed a long love affair with the outdoors, which is why timber decks are very popular in Australian homes. If you’re thinking of building a deck for outdoor dining, relaxing, and entertaining, the natural beauty and warm tones of timber make it a traditional and stylish choice.
Here’s some info on why you should consider timber frame decking.
Building a deck involves many components to complete the entire structure, including support posts, bearers, joists, ledger boards (if used to attach the deck to an existing structure), any railings and panel fills, and of course, the final decking boards. If you use timber for all these components, then you have a timber-framed deck.
Timber structural components have always been used to build a deck, even though some prefer other materials, such as steel or aluminium, because of their strength and resistance to rot. However, there are also many reasons that prove why good old timber framing is still a wise choice.
There are lots of factors that make timber framing such an attractive option for building decks. It’s strong, long-lasting, cost-effective, allows for more flexibility with design and harmonises throughout its parts.
When you’re ready to build your deck, just post a job to get free quotes from local decking specialists.