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EmmaLotta1 Oct 2009 00:16Good evening everyone,
I am new here, and since we will be renovating an older house in the near future, I have a few questions beforehand.
Maybe I can find some answers here.
So, first about the house...
It’s a semi-detached older house, the exact year of construction is unknown.
To have enough space for our three children, we need to make some modifications, and the garden also needs to be redesigned.
The terrace (raised with a railing) is tiled, which we don’t like at all.
My question now is, can we install a nice wooden decking over the existing tiles to create a wooden terrace?
I hope someone can answer me.
Kind regards,
Lotta
I am new here, and since we will be renovating an older house in the near future, I have a few questions beforehand.
Maybe I can find some answers here.
So, first about the house...
It’s a semi-detached older house, the exact year of construction is unknown.
To have enough space for our three children, we need to make some modifications, and the garden also needs to be redesigned.
The terrace (raised with a railing) is tiled, which we don’t like at all.
My question now is, can we install a nice wooden decking over the existing tiles to create a wooden terrace?
I hope someone can answer me.
Kind regards,
Lotta
It is possible—you just need to build a proper substructure. I wouldn’t recommend placing the wood directly on the ground because it would then be exposed to standing water.
The problem with wood is that it causes issues when it is neither completely submerged nor fully dry. Being partially in contact with water leads to rot.
The problem with wood is that it causes issues when it is neither completely submerged nor fully dry. Being partially in contact with water leads to rot.
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EmmaLotta9 Oct 2009 23:08Thank you very much for your reply...
I will definitely take your advice....
I’m just glad that someone is responding at all here — so many experts and no one has anything to say.
Best regards, Lotta...
I will definitely take your advice....
I’m just glad that someone is responding at all here — so many experts and no one has anything to say.
Best regards, Lotta...
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6Richtige15 Dec 2009 19:46Hello EmmaLotta,
It’s best to use Massaranduba deck boards attached to a 40x70 mm (1.6x2.8 inches) substructure with V4A stainless steel screws. Position the substructure with the 40 mm (1.6 inches) side facing up, and fasten every 60 cm (24 inches) with two screws through the profile boards. Don’t forget to pre-drill with a steel drill bit and countersink. Use mounting shims to compensate for any unevenness. The estimated time for two people is about one day. Make sure to have enough cordless drills available. Costs are approximately 40 €/m² (around 4 USD/ft²). Durability is about 30 years. Oil the deck once a year to maintain the color; without oiling, it will turn gray over time. Depending on the size of the terrace, the total weight is around 1–2 tons, so no gluing or additional fastening is necessary.
It’s best to use Massaranduba deck boards attached to a 40x70 mm (1.6x2.8 inches) substructure with V4A stainless steel screws. Position the substructure with the 40 mm (1.6 inches) side facing up, and fasten every 60 cm (24 inches) with two screws through the profile boards. Don’t forget to pre-drill with a steel drill bit and countersink. Use mounting shims to compensate for any unevenness. The estimated time for two people is about one day. Make sure to have enough cordless drills available. Costs are approximately 40 €/m² (around 4 USD/ft²). Durability is about 30 years. Oil the deck once a year to maintain the color; without oiling, it will turn gray over time. Depending on the size of the terrace, the total weight is around 1–2 tons, so no gluing or additional fastening is necessary.
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