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Timber Supplier in Brisbane Warns Homeowners: “Don’t Make These Mistakes.”

Announcement posted by Narangba Timbers 18 Dec 2014

Timber decking supplier in Brisbane reveals common mistakes that can ruin a timber deck.
Brisbane, QLD, 18 December 2014 - When it comes to timber decking, the DIY phenomenon is alive and well in Brisbane. Jack Kyle, owner of Narangba Timbers, a timber supplier serving the Brisbane area, has seen the rise in DIY timber decking first hand. Recently, on his company blog, Mr Kyle provided a guide to twelve mistakes that DIY builders often make when building timber decks.

Any of the mistakes can severely downgrade the quality of a project and Mr Kyle hopes he can keep not only his customers, but readers across Australia from making any of the mistakes that can ruin a timber deck. These are the highlights of the post.

Rusty Nails and Bolts


Nails, bolts and any metal hardware for an outdoor deck should always be galvanised to prevent rust. They cost more, but failure to use them can cause a deck to start falling apart within two years.

Local Council Rules

Homeowners should always check with their local council before undertaking any deck project. Failure to do so can result in them having to tear down their entire deck in some cases.

Crooked Decking Boards

To avoid an amateur, unprofessional appearance, Mr Kyle recommends using a grid system every five boards, a straight chalk line and wedges to ensure proper placement of boards.

Leaky Roof

A leaky roof is often caused by tightening screws so hard they damage the rubber washers and allow water through.

Sagging Ceilings

This is usually caused by the support beams being too far apart, not providing adequate support.

Hitting Underground Services

Hitting an electrical line can cause electrocution. Hitting a gas line can cause an explosion or fire. Hitting a water line can cause a flood. Australia has a service entitled, “Call Before You Dig.” It can be reached by dialing 1100.

Timber Cracking or Breaking

If more than one-third of the width of a board is cut out to join the pieces together, it can cause a structural deficiency. That often causes cracking, breaking or both.

Sagging Deck

This is usually caused by using softwood instead of hardwood. Narangba Timbers recommends hardwoods such as Blackbutt and Merbau.

Putting it All Together

Mr Kyle’s blog post addresses other problems, such as sinking deck, rotting timber posts and grey or black stains on deck boards. According to Mr Kyle, “We love it when our customers are happy with their projects. Sadly, the mistakes we mentioned on our blog are the most common and people who make them usually end up doing a lot of extra work to fix the problems caused by those mistakes.”

Mr Kyle concludes: “We hope that everyone reads the post before starting their project. It makes a great checklist, even for experienced DIY homeowners. It’s easier to do it right the first time.”

Narangba Timbers is a timber supplier that provides timber decking, timber flooring and a host of other products to the Brisbane area. They specialise in high-quality, ethically-sourced timber and world class customer service. To place an order or to read Mr Kyle’s blog post about the twelve mistakes that can ruin a timber deck, call 1300 795 675 or visit their website: http://www.narangbatimbers.com.au/.