Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design 1 Mar 21, 2013 4:49 pm Is decking an easy thing to make yourself or better to get a pro in? Needing a small area only of approx 2sqm. Any ideas on costs for both eg what would the saving be for DIY? Either timber or composite is ok but dont want pine! We are in Mandurah area. Thanks Slab Poured 30/05/12 Lower Floor Plate High 20/08/12 Upper Floor & Wall Framing 30/08/12 Roof 14/09/12 Lock-Up 13/12/12 Yee haaaaa WE ARE IN & I HAVE A NEW IPHONE Re: DIY vs Professional Deck??? 3Mar 21, 2013 8:47 pm oops my blob...i meant 2 x 2 which is 4sqm lol Slab Poured 30/05/12 Lower Floor Plate High 20/08/12 Upper Floor & Wall Framing 30/08/12 Roof 14/09/12 Lock-Up 13/12/12 Yee haaaaa WE ARE IN & I HAVE A NEW IPHONE Re: DIY vs Professional Deck??? 5Mar 21, 2013 9:14 pm Cheers thanks Adam.M...quite a significant difference eh!! Slab Poured 30/05/12 Lower Floor Plate High 20/08/12 Upper Floor & Wall Framing 30/08/12 Roof 14/09/12 Lock-Up 13/12/12 Yee haaaaa WE ARE IN & I HAVE A NEW IPHONE Re: DIY vs Professional Deck??? 6Mar 23, 2013 2:00 am I'm a professional deck. Oh... I thought this was a kiwi thread. My bad Assuming the structure of your cabinetry is good then I would DIY everything as follows: - replace your counter tops entirely, - replace all drawer runners with soft close… 1 4782 Re my second point – yes exactly. And often it may take additional time if the manufacturer recommends no more than X meters… 3 5642 |