Decking Supplier Recommendation

[Franko]

I did my deck last year, I needed roughly 27m2 so popped into my local builders merchant (Covers) and asked for their best price. They had a few sizes, both soft & hardwood and had long lengths in stock (5.4m) which suited me as it cut down on joints, I also collected it myself which meant that I could pick & choose the straight lengths, if I were having it delivered, I would still insist on sorting out my own stuff and get them to deliver it. I ended up with list price less about 30% which I thought was very good as their list price was already lower than B&Q & Wickes. I realise that Covers are a bit out of your area but why not try popping into your local merchant and see what they can do. Franko.

[Steve Lupton]

I think you are definitely right. I'll go for a drive around in the morning!

Cheers,

Steve

[Mathew Newton]

It might be somewhat beyond 'local' but I can highly recommend Bendrey Brothers in Warmley, Bristol (a few miles from J18 M4). I bought my decking, and indeed a whole load of other timber besides, from there and find them very helpful and, importantly in my book, more than willing to deal with me as a DIYer.

They've got a website for what it's worth -

[The Medway Handyman]

Rubbish! Its more popular than ever IME.

I've built 4 decks in the last 6 weeks - which explains why I'm so bloody knackered.

[The Medway Handyman]

To join the frame timbers I use these

mutts nuts. Impact driver will put one in in around 4 seconds, no pilot hole. Incredibly strong joint.

[The Medway Handyman]

The Wickes boards are single sided with square grooves machined into the face - the grooves fill with dirt. Timber merchants are much cheaper. I could sell you decking boards at less than Wickes prices & make a handsome margin.

Data sheet is OK as far as it goes, but misses some vital points.

[The Medway Handyman]

There are no real alternatives to decking in many circumstances, it copes with differing levels so easily, covers up a multitude of sins & is environmentally friendly.

Its also cost effective.

[Steve Lupton]

Thanks.

Any views on the DeWalt 18V impact driver? All the rest of my tools are DeWalt, and I already have three batteries and the 10 minute fast charger.

It would therefore seem logical to buy the DeWalt driver - a few places on fleabay selling them for about £90.

Cheers,

Steve

[The Medway Handyman]

>>> The mutts nuts. Impact driver will put one in in around 4 seconds,

I've got a 12v Makita which does the job, but it makes sense to go with stuff you have batteries for. I tend to favour Makita cos I have batteries & chargers.