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Decking

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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.

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  • Bunnygirl
    Bunnygirl Posts: 387 Forumite
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    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.
    I would like to be a glow-worm.
    A glow-worm's never glum.
    Its hard to be downhearted when the sun shines out your bum.
  • 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
    Bunnygirl Posts: 387 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Joist Hanger and screws I found the cheaspest place was

    http://www.toolstation.com/
    I would like to be a glow-worm.
    A glow-worm's never glum.
    Its hard to be downhearted when the sun shines out your bum.
  • wellused
    wellused Posts: 1,678 Forumite
    I notice that Wickes have a three for two offer on decking boards at the mo.
  • alang_2
    alang_2 Posts: 29 Forumite
    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
    dinofabio Posts: 245 Forumite
    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.
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