decking + patio DYO

alokin · Apr 23, 2007 6:16 pm

we want to make a timber deck and a roof. However it is quite expensive. A 3 x 9 deck with the roof was quoted round $15.000 .

Did someone construct a deck and a patiio on his own? How difficult is this and how much time was needed? and are there some sort of kits at least for the roof and maybe for the underconstruction od the deck?

There should be a laundy on hte deck as well (something like a cupboard or anytthig simple)

Peter T · May 24, 2009 7:19 pm

If some one sells you a kit form pergola & timber deck i think you will still need to do a fare bit of cutting and fitting and may be quite difficult if your not a carpenter or in the building game.

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lisanne · May 25, 2009 2:46 pm

If you do your research you can do these things yourself, just try to read as much as possible

Dukekamaya · May 25, 2009 3:23 pm

Decks are a fairly easy DIY project though I would not recommend a roof structure if you have no building experience. A lot more can go wrong with a roof such as it being dislodged during heavy winds and killing your neighbour etc.
I know that sounds a bit dramatic but it has happened in the past

Adrian B · May 27, 2009 4:32 pm

You may also need planning and or building permits. Check with your local council as to what you can do or not do without a permit.

wonderland · May 27, 2009 4:47 pm

Dukekamaya

Decks are a fairly easy DIY project though I would not recommend a roof structure if you have no building experience. A lot more can go wrong with a roof such as it being dislodged during heavy winds and killing your neighbour etc.
I know that sounds a bit dramatic but it has happened in the past

Hi Luke, can you please let me know what could go wrong? Like not making the structure secure enough etc? We are thinking of building our own pegola with roof later down the track.
Thanks

Dukekamaya · May 27, 2009 8:19 pm

Primarily it needs to be attached to the house properly and any posts anchored into the ground securely. The correct size timber needs to be used for a particular application and it needs to be fastened with the correct fixing.
I can help with any design/span needs if you need it

wonderland · May 27, 2009 10:05 pm

Dukekamaya

Primarily it needs to be attached to the house properly and any posts anchored into the ground securely. The correct size timber needs to be used for a particular application and it needs to be fastened with the correct fixing.
I can help with any design/span needs if you need it

aaww thank you very much Luke!!!

I will def come to your for advice and expertise when it comes time to plan the structure!! ::lol::