Timber Decking By PT Quality Constructions!

You will be pleasantly surprised how Superior quality Timber Decking can enhance your patio area into a spectacular outdoor living area. With our creative custom tailor made decking designs, your timber decking patio area will become a remarkable feature of your premises, forming a sense of wide open areas that embraces the outdoors. As one of Sydney`s leading custom built decking experts, PT Quality Constructions prides itself on its professionalism and reliability, attention to detail, from the preliminary design appointment right through to the completed product. We believe that clients come first, making sure that we attend to all of your expectations and requirements.

  Constructed to the highest possible level of quality requirements, we only use the best construction materials, specializing in select grade Merbau decking as we can guarantee when using this timber you won’t have any issues with warping, cracking, or splitting of timber decking boards. We have been building with this timber for many years and highly recommend using this timber decking. Make a scheduled appointment today and we’ll provide you with the ideal decking solution to suit your home, lifestyle and budget... that is constructed to last.

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.

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 best 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. 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. As with softwood it is important to protect hardwood decks by staining them regularly with a good quality timber finish such as decking oil.

Treated Pine 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.

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 code.

 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.

Outdoor Decking furniture

When it comes to outdoor decking 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 area 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 new 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.