Careful measuring and cutting is required when constructing a timber deck. It would be helpful to have an assistant for some stages of the work.
Wear work gloves to avoid splinters, and safety goggles to protect eyes when using power tools. Dispose of treated wood off-cuts as ordinary household waste. Treated wood should not be burned in open fires, barbecues, stoves or fireplaces. Avoid inhaling sawdust.
Pre-treated wood is perfectly safe and poses no risk to people, animals and plants, and is safe enough for children to play on.
Timber decks offer a natural and attractive outdoor living space for dining, entertaining or simply relaxing. For an alternative to a patio, a timber deck is a useful addition to your garden. Design and construction is relatively easy - all you need to do is construct a frame from joists and add deckboards to create a flat patio. Additional posts, handrails and spindles create the complete deck look.
