Design a custom taylor made unique timber deck & pergola entertaining area for your home with the help of PT Quality Constructions servicing Sydney wide your timber decking pergola experts.

Timber decking is a unique way to give a new dimension to the look of you’r house, garden or outdoor entertaining area. When you are ready to install your new deck, come to us, the experts who can create custom timber decking designs, depending on the wishes of the owners

You may want to incorporate a built in BBQ kitchen area into your timber deck, also timber screens can be an attractive feature and a great way to provide privacy, or a bench seat can be incorporated into your deck and pergola. Click Here to see our timber deck and pergola gallery

Timber deck Outdoor Lighting

Lighting in and around your timber deck is not only an attractive option, it also takes care of all the safety concerns you may have with entertaining in poor light or darkness. It reduces trip hazards and creates a safe and enjoyable space for children as well as adults.

Good lighting is essential to create an outdoor environment where friends and family can get together safely long after the sun has set. Deck step lighting fixtures are an attractive feature to add to your timber deck and there are many lighting fixtures you can choose from. There are fixtures that have been recessed and are flush to the step, this type is by far the most popular but there are many other different designer looks. Deck step lights are generally made from strong materials such as stainless steel, copper & brass which gives you the assurance they will last and not weather and each light fitting will give a different appearance to your deck. Deck lights are available in a wide range of colours and are generally used to give soft mood lighting, but if you really want to make your lights stand out you could opt for a more untraditional colour like red or blue.

If the cost of running all this lighting is a concern to you, there is always the option of solar! Solar panels will need to be installed in a spot that receives direct sunlight for the best part of the day to ensure there efficiency.

Stair Cases

If you are building an elevated timber deck a staircase is going to be essential. There are 2 types of timber stair cases we can build. 1) open tread stairs with stringers 2) boxed in stairs would consist of using timber decking on the treads and rise of stairs. When building boxed in staircases we like to use a picture frame boarder around the tread of our staircases to give a decretive designand professional finish.

Balustrade Methods

When it comes to choosing a balustrade there are many different options to choose from. The use of stainless wire threaded through timber post or stainless steel post is very popular also timber vertical pickets with moulded handrails are another option. The use of glass can look very effective but can be expensive. If you have any ideas or style that you are looking for we are more than happy to custom build a top quality balustrade handrail design.

There are generally 2 different sized timber decking boards sold. They are 90mm X 19mm or a wider board 140mm X 25mm , this would be more commonly used for wider, larger open areas.

When building a timber deck we prefer the use of stianelss steel screws rather than nails that are guaranteed to pop over time. Many deck builders are still using nails to save time and money. We prefer to build quality, not quantity.

Outdoor furniture

When it comes to outdoor furniture, there are many different styles and the options are endless.

You can choose timber furniture to give a vintage look, teak for the balkanise style or go completely modern and opt for stainless frame or rettan chairs with glass table.

You can also create a relaxed resort feel to your outdoor decking by incorporating a day bed or hammock.

We could even custom build you a bar with built in bar fridge to match and compliment your deck.

Your BBQ area is a central focus point, we can build in your BBQ using timber decking or you may prefer the industrial look of a stainless steel outdoor kitchen servery.

Composite Decking, Composite Wood Helps Preserve The Environment

There are several good reasons why you ought to use composite decking composite wood including the fact that these products, when chosen correctly, will have the right design that means less maintenance and which also means having a product that is environmentally friendly. It also means that you will have an alternative to the regular rainforest timber decks.

When you opt for composite decking composite wood you are getting a product that is produced out of recycled discarded milk bottles and from unused rice husks and this means that you are buying a product that is promoting the preservation of our delicate environment instead of harming it.

With the right products that you can source from some of the more reputable Composite Decking Sydney companies you are going to get a product that is meant to give you a decking option that is environmentally friendly and which will not put a big dent in your pocket.

The right kind of product will actually also prove to be light on the pocket and of course it will be available in a number of colors. Furthermore, you can pick a length that suits your needs and when you purchase them in a pack you can be sure that each board in the pack is of one length.

Even better, you can look forward to a solid and comprehensive warranty that ensures that you are protected against acts such as rotting and attacks from white ants and also from termites.

You also have the option of picking a board width that suits your requirements and in addition you can also find a solution in regard to fixing your board in a seamless manner which provides a touch of added elegance and class to your decking woods.

Decking Hardwoods

Hardwoods are naturally durable and strong and have natural resilient to insect damage . When exposed to the natural elements it ages better then treated pine and will last for 45 years + . Hardwood has a darker appearance to treated pine and when oiled or stained to high light the natural colors gives a very professional and attractive finish .

Hardwood timber decking

• Hardwood is the strongest choice for decking timber.
• Hardwood is generally more expensive than softwood.
• It is naturally resilient to insect damage and usually possesses a richer color than softwood.
• Often hardwood is hard to treat but its natural durability means that it will stand the test of time.
• It is recommended that hardwood be seasoned (usually kiln-dried).
• Varieties of hard wood popular for decking include Asian hardwood Bartu and merbau.
• As with softwood it is important to protect hardwood decks by staining them regularly with a good quality timber finish such as decking oil or timber stains

Decking Softwood

Treated pine is cost effective and can be a cheaper option than using hardwood and is conveniently treated against water rot. It has a lighter appearance opposed to darker hardwoods, but by using stains you can archive the same color of any hardwood.

Treated pine timber decking

• Compared to hardwood, softwood such as pine has low durability unless it is treated.
• Fortunately softwood can be used in all decking and pergola situations provided that it is properly treated.
• For example, timber used for ground posts needs to be stronger and more resilient than the timber used for the floor of the deck.
• Treated softwood (usually pine) is the most cost effective and popular timber option.

In brief

• Softwood can be used in all decking situations so long as it is properly treated.
• Hardwood is naturally durable and resists all kinds of wear and tear.
• A deck can become an expansion of your indoor living area.
• Give careful thought to railings as an aesthetic feature.

Council regulations

Any timber decks that are elevated around 1m in height would require us to check with your local council for rules and regulations. All local councils have different building regulations, so if required we will draft the plans and submit a DA approval to council and work closely with them to make sure your new designer dream timber deck pergola entertaining area complies with council regulations and all building codes.

Timber decking hardwood species

*Blackbutt *Australian Beech *Brush Box

*Spotted Gum *Mixed Hardwoods *Tallowood

*Swan River Reds *Jarrah  *Tasmanian oak

*Bartu *Merbau *Turpentine

Timber decking maintenance.

99% of our deck`s are built using Merbau, because we know it is a good, hard dense quality timber that won`t crack or buckle. There is also good availably and the cost is reasonable in comparison to other hardwoods. Merbau is dark in colour.

We can guarantee you are buying quality hardwood that will last. After installation you will need to wash the blood out of the timber a few times. The best way is with a gerni on low pressure or a hose with a stiff brush broom.

It is a good idea to use a deck cleaner to remove any dirt stains, and most important to open up the pores of the timber to allow the deck oil to penetrate deep in to the timber.

24 hours after you have washed your deck down and the timber is completely dry, it is time to prepare to oil your outdoor living area.

There are many quality deck oils on the market and one you may want to look at is intergrain ultra deck oil. These can be purchased from any of your local hardware.

It is a good idea to make sure you use natural colour deck oil. If you have a merbau deck and use a merbau coloured deck oil, you could stain the timber very dark.

While your at your local hardware you may want to grab a decking oil mop applicator. This is an in expensive tool and will make the job easier and save you time.

You will need to apply at least 2 good coats of deck oil or even 3 is a good idea first time around. There will be product directions on the back of the can explaining drying times etc

How often will i need to oil my timber deck???

Generally every 9 to 12 months if your deck is exposed to hi UV, with no pergola covering over it, You may need to oil every 9 months if covered with a pergola it should be ok for 12 months The best time to be oiling your timber deck would be at the start of a hot summer and the end of the summer.

If for some reason you don`t have the time, or you have let it go outside of this time frame and the timber is looking a bit gray, you can revive it just by using the deck cleaner and geri , but keep in mind that you don`t want the timber to dry out or you may start to see cracks or even cupping.

If for any reason you can`t keep up the maintenance please inquire about a maintenance program we are more than happy to help keep your timber deck at its best.