Decking a Garden. How easy?

Has anyone ever decked their own garden or has/had a job doing this?

I was planning on having a crack myself (being of reasonable handyman skills).

Is this madness?

Are there any killer tips I should know about?

Trade secrets?

Muchos gratis in advancis

Hmm I was debating having a go at this but then I checked how much even DIY decking kits cost! I then thought whould pallet boards work? I haven't got any further yet.

I did mine, I will try and find before & after shots for you.
What size area? What is the base surface & have you bought materials?

You can borrow my mitre/chop saw - will cut the job in half...ahem

*serious offer

The garden currently has a concrete or paved floor.

The thing I'm really struggling with is where does the rainwater go?

Thanks Mark.

May take you up on that kind offer.

The garden currently has a concrete or paved floor.

The thing I'm really struggling with is where does the rainwater go?

Where it always goes.

*serious answer

It evaporates.

Will this still happen under the decking?

Yes, just a bit slower

Ah ok.

Do I need to treat the walls if they are to have standing water against them for longer periods than normal?

Maybe some anti-damp paint?

What saw have you got Mark, and would you recommend it?

leave a 10mm gap all around

I know this.

Viola

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Any other tips Murts?

yeah!, do that ^^

pretty similar to yours too :)

What saw have you got Mark, and would you recommend it?

DeWalt sliding crosscut and mitre - not sure of the model, but could check. Want to buy it? It hasn't been used for a couple of years (unless my mate who's storing it has been cheekily borrowing it), comes with a stand.

If you're interested, I'll get the spec together and work out a price

Treat the ground with weed killer & lay some anti-weed matting.
Concrete your support posts if you can,
A good saw, as previously mentioned
Markys one is awesome ^

Easy, gardens are total pussies.

if possible buy sustainably sourced timber decking. hardwood is best, pressure treated softwood okay might last 10 years. all cut faces must be treated with a preservative. consider reclaimed timber as well, there are plenty of salvage companies that have material you can use. counter sunk stainless steel screws to avoid rust stains.

decking an entire garden might make it featureless, so create some interest / borders to break it up a bit. A chance for you to add some personality :)

think about levels and all the exits, make sure they are solid under foot with step or ramp to suit, try and avoid small steps which can lead to tripping / accidents.

think about all the seasons, ensure safe access in bad weather like snow/ice etc.

good luck SB.. pictures or it didn't happen :)

Go nuts, garden your deck...

I like a good decking every now and then.

DeWalt sliding crosscut and mitre - not sure of the model, but could check. Want to buy it? It hasn't been used for a couple of years (unless my mate who's storing it has been cheekily borrowing it), comes with a stand.

If you're interested, I'll get the spec together and work out a price

Very interested, pending due dilligence?