Pictures of my massive deck

[Big J]

Well not really, it's only 10ft by 11ft, but I suppose it's all a matter of perspective!

 

Had some reject western red cedar boards (not good enough for decking to sell due to waney edges on ends and underside) so knocked up a quick deck in the garden to hide a large tree stump. The beams underneath are 2x4 very slow growth European larch which were the outside boards of a very large beam.

 

2hrs 30 minutes to build, complete with a 20 minute table tennis break

 

 

 

I think this finally settles the argument (Clive!) that western red cedar is superior to deodar/Lebanon!

 

If anyone has decking they need, get in touch. Getting the Logosol four side planer back shortly so planing will go more quickly than on the other planer.

[biggarlogs]

looks more like a dance floor,good job well done!

[treesrus]

glad to see you,ve used proper planks, rather than the usual (but tacky) ribbed decking.

[MattyF]

Nice jay , I think it's my favourite timber to mill as well, Just wish there was more of it! .

[Cheesy pete]

gorgeous wood !!!! but why no expansion gaps? won't it hold water especially in winter making it a death trap to walk on ? plus become fifthly really quick ?

[Mull]

gorgeous wood !!!! but why no expansion gaps? won't it hold water especially in winter making it a death trap to walk on ? plus become fifthly really quick ?

 

 

I did wonder about that, then assumed timber must have been green/wet when laid.

[slackbladder]

scared me there J glad it said deck had to read it twice

[Big J]

gorgeous wood !!!! but why no expansion gaps? won't it hold water especially in winter making it a death trap to walk on ? plus become fifthly really quick ?

 

The timber is fresh of the saw so is very very green. It will contract quite a bit as it dries.

[Cheesy pete]

thats cool it's actually a shame to use it outside would make an gorgeous wood flooring in my house

[shavey]

Looks grand nice bit of decking

 

Lol I was expecting a huge roller table feeding your bandsaw