16′ Deck Over Dump Trailer – Let’s begin first we must measure the area can it be a turf or concrete base under the decking a turf base will have to be dug off and membrane put under the decking you can and really should put membrane under any decking project to halt any weeds penetrating through, where will be the damp course levels once we do not want those times across the damp course ideally those times should be two bricks below the damp course. And is there any drain access points under the decking because these will need a unique decking drain cover. Always remember the decking boards go horizontal along the house. Always remember decking higher that 1.2m off the walk-out will need planning permission
Now we’ve assessed these factors they are going to decide the height of those times and then for any special requirements that have to be incorporated in the decking project. Estimation of materials first look at the area of the decking i.e 4.8m x 4.8m = 23.04sq meters. Then make use of this equation to calculate the decking boards needed 4800mm / 140mm (deck board width which can be 4.8m long) = 35 decking boards. Add a little for cuts and edges that have to be filled in. Then calculate the load bearing supports (4 x 2 pressure treated CLS) 4800 / 600 = 8 This the quantity of horizontal 4 x 2 pieces needed for that internal structure of the decking in addition to the outside of the frame i.e. 4800 x 4 = 19.2m + (8 x 4800) = 58m of 4 x 2. Add some for that cross member struts and positioning pegs (banged and concreted as needed in the ground) about three to four 4.8m lengths should suffice.
Building the frame this carried out near or as close for the position of the final deck. Start by cutting the ends of the required wood square this might help with the construction of the frame always cut the components of wood exactly the same length since the frame won’t be square in the event the wood is of different lengths. Then join the corners of the frame by piloting the holes for that 4 inch screws to be screwed into wood. Once this can be done you need to get the frame square, having an engineers square install it a single corner and move until square. Then screw a batten in the corner to carry the corner square try this for those corners. Then measure internally through the horizontal of the frame in which the load bearers are getting divide this measurement by 600mm this can offer you an equal spacing for that struts. Next screw theses set up it can be better to place a amount of wood under the frame while achieving this to find the edges to satisfy. Once this can be done look at the cross member struts a couple of feet is about right for that spacing of such. They go vertically along those times frame stepping out then directly into allow for screwing.
Placement of those times, get those times into position with the help of the friend. Then start in the highest corner of those times and bang a piece of cut 4 x 2 (depending on the height of those times cut accordingly) in the ground using a large sledge hammer. Once done lift those times into position and screw together using a 4 inch screw. Now work along those times for the next horizontal corner lifts the corner therefore the frame is level and do exactly the same. Now work down the front use a slight lean away through the house or make sure whichever way the boards are running tip those times therefore the water runs out of the surface. Then work your way across those times making sure that any weak point is sustained by banging a piece of 4 x 2 in the ground beneath it. Once this can be done test the strength by walking down the struts to demonstrate any weak point don’t worry excessive since the decking boards will strengthen the decking when they are fixed for the frame.
Today we cut and suit the decking boards for the frame. Make sure all the edges of the decking are cut square before cutting for the correct length. This will aid construction and overall Finnish of the decking project. Start using a full amount of decking making sure the end meets the frame or cut the board for the nearest beam and connect the board using a Paslode nail gun using 50mm nails or pilot and countersink holes and screw the boards screwing is better long lasting but nailing is faster and easier. Work along those times spacing using a 5mm nail banged in to a piece of 4 x 2, this can ensure that the gap remains exactly the same. Always remember to stagger the joints of the decking every other board therefore the joints blend in the decking. Once you decking boards are fitted then fit any surrounding decking boards for the edges to hide up any of the frame work and look for just about any boards which may have splinters and sand these down if you can.