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babakr
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August 2020

Hi @MitchellMc Thanks for your advice and I have decided not to do that as it takes lot of time and my deck is under a roof so is less exposed. Just a ...

babakr
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6 replies
August 2020

Hi All,Do I really need to put oil on both sides of all boards before fixing them to the joists as I read in many places? This would be hell lot of wo ...

babakr
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August 2020

Hi everyone,I am in the process of choosing right decking screws. I searched in the building documents and everyone recommends 8-10 G/ 65 mm length (2 ...

babakr
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July 2020

@MitchellMc Hi Mitchell,I am at the end of joist installation on my veranda concrete floor for a 14 x 1.7 m deck. I haven't used brackets as the concr ...

babakr
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July 2020

Hi @Neo19 Sounds great but I am wondering how it looks reddish while Merbau is brown. I actually wonder what timber can give me a reddish look (or wha ...

babakr
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July 2020

@Neo19The deck looks fantastic. I want to choose deck boards with exactly same colour and finish like this. Can I ask what type of boards or stain did ...

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Brad
Kind of a Big Deal
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August 2020

"I wonder what preserver/sealer I should use to apply at the end of sawn treated pine frames as well as butt joints of decking boards."https://www.bun ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
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August 2020

Hi @babakr, I see you have already had a helpful reply from @Brad which is fantastic. I can confirm TWA Woodcare 300g Ecoseal Tanalised Timber Treat ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
5 replies
August 2020

Hi @babakr, I think you'll find not many people will pre-oil the underside of their decking boards before installing them. It will, however, extend ...

Neo19
Making a Splash
August 2020

@babakr sorry I haven't got any pictures of the deck soon after applying the oil. It's currently looking like it's time for another oiling with a litt ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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13 replies
July 2020

Hi @babakr, You'll find most decking timbers don't show their true colours until they receive a coating on them, so what you see on the shelf in sto ...

Neo19
Making a Splash
1 reply
July 2020

sorry @babakr , although that was the timber finish i've used what you see in the pic is just untreated deck after a wash. Glossy effect due to water ...

Neo19
Making a Splash
July 2020

hi @babakr I've got 90x19 mm merbau boards from bunnings. the stain I've used is Feast Watson Traditional Timber Classic Timber finish here

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babakr
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14 replies
July 2020

@MitchellMc Hi Mitchell,I am at the end of joist installation on my veranda concrete floor for a 14 x 1.7 m deck. I haven't used brackets as the concr ...

babakr
Getting Established
26 replies
July 2020

@Neo19The deck looks fantastic. I want to choose deck boards with exactly same colour and finish like this. Can I ask what type of boards or stain did ...

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