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Staten
Island Deck
Builders
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Timber
Deck
 This
Handy
Hint
relates
to "How
to
build
a
Timber
Fence".
For
best
results,
all
Decking
should
be
No.1
grade.
check
with
your
Branch.
As
soon
as
the
decking
arrives
on
the
site
it
should
be
protected
from
the
weather.
Stack
it
at
least
150mm
off
the
ground
ensuring
it
is
level,
straight
and
covered.
The
ground
under
low
level
decks
should
be
sprayed
with
weed
killer,
or
covered
with
a
plastic
sheet
and
bark/wood
chips
or
pebbles
to
prevent
weed
growth.
All
fixings
(bolts,
nails,
screws
etc)
should
be
hot
dipped
galvanized
to
prevent
unsightly
rust
stains.
After
6
months,
tighten
all
bolts
and
screws
to
compensate
for
timber
shrinkage.
Make
sure
the
stain/paint
you
choose
is
compatible
with
the
timber
treatment
and
galvanized
fittings.
Follow
the
manufacturer’s
instructions.
Sawn
timber
is
best
for
stain
finish
and
dressed
or
gauged
timber
is
preferable
for
paint
finishes.
Alternatively
you
may
decide
to
apply
no
finish
and
leave
deck
to
age
naturally.
When
cutting
or
notching
posts
these
faces
must
be
coated
with
a
preservative.
Ask
your
Branch
for
the
appropriate
product.
Always
ensure
that
uncut
ends
are
embedded
in
the
ground.
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Points
to
check
Take
into
account
the
space
available,
where
trees
and
gardens
are
now
or
will
be
placed,
prevailing
wind
direction,
summer
and
winter
sun.
How
will
the
site
influence
the
structure
you
wish
to
build?
Decks
require
firm
ground
for
post
footings.
Ground
and
rainwater
should
drain
clear
of
the
posts
or
any
part
of
the
structure
-
particularly
if a
low
level
deck
is
to
be
built.
Excessive
ground
seepage
could
require
changing
the
slope
of
the
ground.
Can
the
structure
be
braced
against
an
existing
wall?
Consider
the
design,
the
number
and
size
of
the
posts,
bearers
and
joists
and
whether
the
bracing
or
handrails
are
needed.
Contact
your
Local
Authority
for
information
on
their
requirements.
Conforming
to
the
by-laws
will
ensure
your
plans
receive
approval
if
required.
See
‘Building
Consent
-
What
to
Do’
Project
Guide.
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Use a
sharp
knife
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Wrap
the
entire
hot
water
cylinder
with
foil
side
out
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Cap
the
cylinder
with a
circle
cut
from
the
remaining
material
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We
recommend
the
wearing
of
long
sleeves,
gloves
and a
dust
mask
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Installation
details
are on
every
pack.
Ask
for
more
assistance
at
your
local
Carters
store
if
required.
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