Decking 29 April 2013 at 3:11PM edited 30 November -1 at 1:00AM in Greenfingered MoneySaving 6 replies 691 views

TerryPalmer

I'm looking to do some decking in my garden its currently concrete. I've had a look at the usual places B&Q, Homebase and Wickes. Just wondering if anyone knew of anywhere a little cheap to get decking?

Also have you done decking yourself? I plan to do it myself just wondering on a difficulty rating how hard would you say it was?

Any help much appreciated

Terry.

Bunnygirl

B&Q seem to always have cheap decking boards on a bank holiday weekend. I found decking easy to do but the cutting was a pain so I got a 2nd hand mitre saw from ebay.

TerryPalmer

Bunnygirl wrote: »

B&Q seem to always have cheap decking boards on a bank holiday weekend. I found decking easy to do but the cutting was a pain so I got a 2nd hand mitre saw from ebay.

Thanks I'll keep an eye out for discounts at the next bankholiday.

Bunnygirl

Joist Hanger and screws I found the cheaspest place was

http://www.toolstation.com/

wellused

I notice that Wickes have a three for two offer on decking boards at the mo.

alang_2

B&Q do a deal on the 120x2400 decking if you order online to collect the price drops from £5.50 to £3.48.If you have a diamond card or know someone who has then you can get 10% of of that price on a wednesday as well.

dinofabio

Building a deck on the ground is easy.

How to lay Decking - Wickes - YouTube


Building a raised deck is a lot harder, especially on sloping ground because you have to get all the levels right.

B&Q decking is a cheap as anywhere - just make sure you check each board, as I found a lot of them were damaged.