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Decking: Frame construction

whowantstwoknow · 2008-05-15 16:29:47

Hi all, looking to erect a small deck out the back. Its to be laid on an existing concrete base with the frame consisting of 4"x2". Should the frame be preserved? If so is there such a preservative that wont make the frame so dark that one can see it up through the gaps of the decking planks? Thanks W.

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15-05-2008 5:29pm

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whowantstwoknow

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Hi all,

looking to erect a small deck out the back. Its to be laid on an existing concrete base with the frame consisting of 4"x2". Should the frame be preserved? If so is there such a preservative that wont make the frame so dark that one can see it up through the gaps of the decking planks?

Thanks

W.

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#2 15-05-2008 11:43pm
northdublin

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you can buy pressure treated timber to use as your frame. its usually finished in a light green colour similar to the decking. where you cut the timber might need some treatment but other then that it should be ok as is

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