Deck layouts

**R650R** · 22nd June 2017, 21:22

Deck layouts.....

pondering designs.... wether to go standard square type or adventure into other shapes and layouts, wrap around corner of house etc..... is its worth the cost of consents and supervision etc to go past the 20m2 thre4shold I have room to do so easily.......

Top left of image is back door and kitchen area where the sunny side is, deck to be built here somewhere and maybe spa pool nearby....

**Moi** · 22nd June 2017, 21:38

On one hand consider where the sun will be during summer and would you want to be on a deck in full sun at that time of year and on the other hand what about having somewhere to sit in the winter sun? Is it possible to roof part or all of deck and make it a verandah which can be used on wet days as well? What about privacy from the street?

Just a few thoughts...

We have a verandah across the back of the house which is north facing, about 12 ft wide and roofed - it's like another room off the kitchen/family area and can be used almost all year round.

**GazzaH** · 22nd June 2017, 21:48

Our house has decking about 2m out wrapped around 3 sides of the house ... but we really only need pads by the doors, and a piece big enough for table & chairs plus a barbeque, in an area that catches the summer evening sun on the West side.

**Akzle** · 23rd June 2017, 06:51

do you not have a wife to make decisions for you?? asking KB about all this domestic shit...

**Honest Andy** · 23rd June 2017, 09:34

Originally Posted by Akzle

do you not have a wife to make decisions for you?? asking KB about all this domestic shit...

Ar come on azzle, be helpful, you always seemed like such a knowledgeable deckhead

**Honest Andy** · 23rd June 2017, 09:44

Originally Posted by R650R

is its worth the cost of consents and supervision etc to go past the 20m2 thre4shold I have room to do so easily.....

oh whoops, there's a m2 threshold? I thought you could do what you liked up to 1m high... I hope the council doesn't spot my deck or I might die in a firey tornado of non-compliant dooooom

**pritch** · 23rd June 2017, 10:02

Guy in the States I used to correspond with had a mate who built decks for people. I imagined fairly basic decks, the sort of thing you see around here. My guy put together a promotional CD for the builder and sent me some of the photos. Those bloody things were like Japanese temples. Amazing stuff, built around trees, built in seating, multiple levels, a real eye opener. Sadly that was back about three computers ago and both of them have died since so no pics now.

**Akzle** · 23rd June 2017, 10:09

Originally Posted by pritch

. Sadly that was back about three computers ago and both of them have died since so no pics now.

damn son, betcha they were recoverable if you didn't chuck them out. or let windows try and fix it.

**Akzle** · 23rd June 2017, 10:27

square is easy and any youngblood with an apron and nailey could put one together.

hardwood tread>pine. but needs predrilling (=more time+money)
FSC>rape and pillage, but do your homework cos kwila is like kauri, and not always managed.

round is fokken sikk, but expensive. -agons and shit are In between obviously.

dont much care for teh rules but:
<1.5m height doesnt require handrails so less subfloor framing but even at that height may require braced pile system.

sails are versatile but need good poles. clearlite etc CAN be easier. dont fix anything to the house keep that shit freestanding

**Akzle** · 23rd June 2017, 10:38

and if u want a spa pool on-deck will need m0ar joisting and shit. in-deck you could sit it on concrete pad and build up around it.
presumably that aerial is north-up.

you could of course build several 19.9m decks abbutted to each other.

give me a call bro. my rate's top fucken notch.

**george formby** · 23rd June 2017, 10:47

Originally Posted by Moi

On one hand consider where the sun will be during summer and would you want to be on a deck in full sun at that time of year and on the other hand what about having somewhere to sit in the winter sun? Is it possible to roof part or all of deck and make it a verandah which can be used on wet days as well? What about privacy from the street?

Just a few thoughts...

We have a verandah across the back of the house which is north facing, about 12 ft wide and roofed - it's like another room off the kitchen/family area and can be used almost all year round.

Couldn't agree more. We have verandas on 3 sides of the house, 1 for storing a vast quantity of shoite, 1 where we spend most of our relaxing time, night and day, and 1 for the evening sun and firewood. Almost doubles the size of the house.

As Axolotl says, shade sales are very versatile, too. But defo need some heavy duty structure to keep them in place, not the house..

Getting the foundation bang on is paramount and what really takes the time, after that it's a jigsaw regardless of the design you decide on. And yeah, measure accurately and pre drill hard wood. Allow room for expansion and contraction.

**Swoop** · 23rd June 2017, 15:04

Go to your local timber merchant (trade supplier - not a DIY place) and tell them what you want to do. They have heaps of good ideas and suggestions.

I took a plan to my local ITM timber yard and the guy said "nah, whack another joist in so you can go down to 19mm decking. She'll be solid as!" and he was right.

**Laava** · 23rd June 2017, 17:36

Originally Posted by Swoop

Go to your local timber merchant (trade supplier - not a DIY place) and tell them what you want to do. They have heaps of good ideas and suggestions.

I took a plan to my local ITM timber yard and the guy said "nah, whack another joist in so you can go down to 19mm decking. She'll be solid as!" and he was right.

Yep, the 35mm stuff can be a prick to straighten sometimes as well, although when you put down the 35x140mm decking, it looks quite classy. IMO!