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Best Timber Deck Builders and Best Decking Contractor in Canberra

Posted by Frank Walmsley on Thursday, December 19, 2013, In : Home Improvment 
Home builders canberraBuilding a timber deck might no longer be a do-it-yourself job. It is a specialized industry that requires professional deck construction skills. If you are planning to transform your backyard with a great looking timber deck, you might want to look for the best decking contractor in Canberra. When you choose a decking contractor, you expect the entity to have the skills and experience necessary to complete the big venture to your satisfaction.

If you live in Canberra, there are severa...


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Deck Renovation and installation at Turnkeydecks.com.au.

Posted by Frank Walmsley on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, In : Home Improvment 

Deck Renovation and installationThis summer would you like to consider renovating your long neglected deck? Summer is perhaps the best time to do it and the best people to do it are at turnkeydecks.com.au.

Deciding to renovate a neglected deck is one part of the process and needs to be matched by selecting the right deck contractor. Remember, the right deck contractor will always offer house visitation service accompanied by a free assessment of your deck.

The right deck contractor to renovate your deck will also...


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Canberra decking plans at Turnkeydecks.com.au

Posted by Frank Walmsley on Thursday, November 21, 2013, In : Home Improvment 

Canberra deckingTurnkeydecks.com.au has a wide variety of decking plans for the Canberra region of Australia.

Our decking contractors can help design and build the perfect pergola or deck that meets your needs. Moreover, our decking contractors always get it right the first time.

At Turnkeydecks.com.au, we offer not just decking plans but we also discuss options that best suit your requirements, your home and especially, your budget. In this article we look at some of the Canberra decking plans at Turn...

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How to Easily Build a Great Looking Timber Deck

Posted by Frank Walmsley on Monday, November 11, 2013, In : Home Improvment 

Great Looking Timber Deck

You and your family have just finished a nice Sunday meal and the kids gone inside the house for a short nap giving you and your wife a brief period of respite. You occupy your favourite chair in the shade of the Pergola connected to your timber deck and screened by green creepers with lovely blue trumpet like flowers. Your wife’s head is resting on your chest as you both snooze in the cool afternoon breeze. The woodpecker named “Woody Woodpecker” by your k...

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Find The Best Timber Deck Builders in Canberra

Posted by Frank Walmsley on Thursday, October 31, 2013, In : Home Improvment 

Best Timber Deck Builders in Canberra

Building a timber deck may not be all that complicated but for most folks it takes a few years of savings and then some before they can even begin short-listing the best timber deck builders in Canberra.

Why best? For obvious reasons of course; having saved tens of thousands for your beautiful timber deck, you don’t want it wasted on some Mickey Mouse timber deck builder in Canberra. In fact, we say, be prepared to pay a bit more but always hire the best. That way you are not only assured of...


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How To Find Best Decking Contractor In Your Region

Posted by Frank Walmsley on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, In : Home Improvment 

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Standards and regulations for building decks have undergone a change in the past decades. Deck construction is now a specialized industry. If you are considering a decking job for your property, you might well find it beyond your do-it-yourself skills. Building a Canberra Deck is a big venture and calls for a professional to complete the job. So now, you need to find the best decking contractor in your region, someone who is capable and will complete your project to your satisfaction.

Finding ...


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Removing Mold off outdoor wooden decking

Posted by Frank Walmsley on Friday, October 4, 2013, In : Home Improvment 

Canberra wooden decking

The lovely homes with wooden decking and pergolas in and around Canberra often have to deal with mold formation due to damp and cold weather conditions. As a proud owner of wooden decking and pergolas, it can be quite frustrating when nature attacks and eats away your investment into luxurious decking.

Mold

Mold is algae – a living organism that looks green in color due to photosynthesis. Algae can not only ruin the expensive Canberra wooden decking in your Canberra home, it...


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How to make Deck Renovations and Deck Restorations

Posted by Frank Walmsley on Thursday, September 26, 2013, In : Home Improvment 
Deck Renovations and Deck Restorations

Deck building servicesYou know your deck requires attention, at the very least it requires renovation and restoration but most folks tend to put off jobs they think are tough or best left to experts. If you thought that deck renovation and deck restoration was tough then know that the reality is quite different.

We’ll show you how to renovate your Decking installation services and restore it back to almost the same condition as when it was first built. We’ll write on how you can remove old finishes, dirt, milde...


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Beautiful Hardwood Timber Deck Design Services

Posted by Frank Walmsley on Wednesday, September 18, 2013, In : Home Improvment 

A deck is typically built in front of the house and if designed and implemented well, adds beauty and value to your home and property. It adds glamour to your garden especially if it is landscaped.

How a beautiful timber deck comes into existence

A beautiful Deck construction attached to the home is the stuff of dreams. But beware that almost all these beautifully designed timber decks are done by pros with years of experience in building beautiful timber decks. They know how it will look when ...


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Beautiful Timber Deck Design Services

Posted by Frank Walmsley on Wednesday, September 4, 2013, In : Home Improvment 
Canberra decking suppliers

A beautiful deck design adds a “wow” factor to your home and upgrades not only the value of your property but also the value of your neighborhood. A deck, especially a beautiful all natural timber deck adds a sense of glamor to your property and makes a profound statement about you.

When to build a beautiful deck

Most folks only dream of having a beautiful deck. Today, with excellent deck design services and well packaged finance from banks as well as timber and Wooden decking Canberra them...


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Beautiful Deck Design Services

Posted by Frank Walmsley on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, In : Home Improvment 

Best deck builders in Canberra

Garden decks are loved by most of the people. It adds that additional glamor to your garden and also is an ideal place to spend your evening beautifully with friends and family. A beautiful hardwood deck in your garden is most of the people’s dream. If you have a similar wish, you can easily fulfill it by hiring deck builders. The key component of a beautiful garden deck is the decking designs. The better the design is the better appearance your garden will get. So, while you ...


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Tips for Designing a Beautiful Outdoor Deck

Posted by Frank Walmsley on Monday, August 5, 2013, In : Home Improvment 

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An outdoor deck is a part of your home – it is an extension of your indoor living space that spills outdoor so you and your family can take advantage of nature. Designing a beautiful outdoor deck therefore requires as much care and attention as would your indoor space.

In the past a simple rectangular patio with a hammock or chairs would do the trick. World however has become far more sophisticated and today, designing a beautiful outdoor deck is started out in...


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How to Find Deck Contractors in Canberra

Posted by Frank Walmsley on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, In : Home Improvment 

Canberra Turnkey DecksOnce you’ve decided to acquire yourself a deck or repair / extend an existing one, unless you are the do-it-yourself kind, the next stage would obviously be to acquire a deck contractor and there are many deck contractors to be found in Canberra. The big question usually is which one do you work with.

The first time I required the services of a deck contractor in Canberra, I used the same technique used to locate a construction contractor i.e. I went by the references given to me by ...


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How to design your own deck

Posted by Frank Walmsley on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, In : Home Improvment 

Weetangera – Spa DeckIf you have the skills, the tools and the do-it-yourself kind of attitude, you can design your own deck. Hiring a decking contractor is also an option if you are not comfortable working on your own. Whether you build your own deck or hire someone to do it for you, there’s a lot of planning involved. We’d like to share with you a few tips that tell you how to design your own deck.

1. The “Why” of it:

First off, you might want to identify the reasons to build your own deck. Th...


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How to build a deck

Posted by Frank Walmsley on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, In : Home Improvment 
How to build a deck

Building a deck is not too difficult provided you understand the basics and have the do-it-yourself attitude. A timber deck allows you to make the best use of the outdoors while also increasing your living space. Not only that, building a deck also gives your house the classy look without having to spend a large amount of money on a brick and mortar construction.

However, before you go ahead with your building a deck plans, make sure you are familiar with your local council regulations in term...


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Basics of How to Build a Pergola

Posted by Frank Walmsley on Monday, May 27, 2013, In : Home Improvment 
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Here are the basics on how to build a nice pergola:

# 1 – Location is everything

You start off by figuring out where you want the Pergola located. Location is everything because a pergola is usually meant to be the focal point in your garden – it usually is the first thing that visitors will notice. While its location should make it the focus point of the visitor’s attention, its design should afford a good deal of privacy from unwanted prying eyes in the neighbourhood.

# 2 – Size matter...

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Why and how to build your own timber decking – The Basics!

Posted by Frank Walmsley on Thursday, May 9, 2013, In : Home Improvment 
Build a timber deck yourself or hire a contractor?

local decking supplierIf you consider yourself a handyman (or handywoman), building your own timber decking is a great way to having exactly what you want and at a cost you are comfortable with. While canberra decks builders usually do a great job, they also cost a lot of money and more often than not, they can induce us into making decisions that can dramatically increase the overall cost of the wooden decking. Besides, if you fancy yourself as being reason...


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Deck Planning - How to Build a Deck Step by Step !

Posted by Frank Walmsley on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, In : Home Improvment 
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There are two ways to build a great deck – skills permitting, either you can do it yourself or you can hire a decking contractor. In either case, a great looking deck always calls for advance preparation on your part. Here’s a great article on how to build you deck step by step.

# 1 “All great things begin in the mind” - Begin by visualizing the deck in your mind

Even if you intend to hire a timber decking canberra, you need to visualize the deck in your mind. How high will it be, h...

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How to Easily Build a Timber Deck!

Posted by Frank Walmsley on Friday, April 5, 2013, In : Home Improvment 
decking plansIf you have the skills to work with timber and the tools that go with it, this article will guide you on how to easily build a timber deck.
Typically, you want to construct a timber deck so you can:

1. Maximize your living space
2. Avoid the high cost of concrete or brick construction
3. Take advantage of the greenery and the topography or layout of the land
4. Add the final stamp of high fashion to your property.

Before you begin, you will have of course, checked out hundreds of de...
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Tips for Finding the Best Decking Contractor

Posted by Frank Walmsley on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, In : Home Improvment 
Canberra deckingFinding the best decking contractor is no different from finding say, the best contractor for building your house; you would be looking for experience, skills, latest know-how and of course, excellent references.

Common problems while finding the best decking contractor

As they say, looks can be deceiving - do you hire the guy that came straight from a construction to meet with you, or do you visit a company that has been around for years? Often times no one that you know has used the contracto...


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How to Find Free Deck Plans

Posted by Frank Walmsley on Tuesday, February 26, 2013, In : Home Improvment 

Once you’ve decided you would like to have a timber deck attached to your house, usually, the next step is to search for deck plans. So here is a bird’s eye view guide to finding yourself some fantastic free deck plans:

Tip # 1 for finding free deck plans: Where?

You can view fantastic deck plans either in print magazines and brochures or, you could search the internet. Print magazines and brochures offer high quality designs but usually are lacking ...


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Best Timber Deck Builders in Canberra

Posted by Frank Walmsley on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, In : Home Improvment 
Looking for a timber deck builder to enhance your love of the outdoor life or make your commercial establishment look more attractive? Look no further. Canberra Decks is run by Leigh Bason, a much respected carpenter with years of timber deck building experience and widely known for his attention to detail and quality. Leigh Bason will personally help you extend the interior of your home to the exterior, in effect increasing your entertaining and living and space.

Absolutely nobody bui...


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