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WhatsApp Image 2019 07 11 at 15.43.49Past projects

Deck, bench and Square Planters.

We were really happy to undertake this project, as we wanted to make the best use of the space available. We added a hidey hole in the bench too to fulfill this brief, can you spot the hand holds in the photos? This is…
Gary Piper
21st February 2020
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Replacing a timber wrap-around deck.

This was an exciting project to replace an unusually shaped deck at the rear of the house. The old wooden deck had started to rot and collapse in places. The framework had rotted through in places and the whole lot had to go! We…
Gary Piper
21st February 2020
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Our own little “DIY SOS”

This project was one we really pulled out all the stops for. Mrs S contacted us to help create an outdoor space that her husband could use.  Following a stroke last year, he is now wheelchair bound and was unable to go into the…
Gary Piper
3rd June 2019
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A new garden entertaining area

Mrs G contacted us as she had an old wooden deck that had seen better days. After discussions with our Director of Works, she decided to create a deck that connected the summer house and patio doors. We also recommended to extend the footprint…
Gary Piper
20th May 2019
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A stunning rooftop terrace!

Our client asked us to replace his wooden rooftop terrace. The total size was 100 square meters and was four floors up which created some logistical challenges. But nothing our team wasn't up to! We didn't want to walk materials and waste through the…
Gary Piper
20th May 2019
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Boardwalk style veranda

Our client, an architect asked us to replace an old and rotting deck along the length of the house. It wasn't in good shape: the boards and framework was rotting; and there was a risk of damp as the existing deck had been built…
Gary Piper
20th May 2019
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Replacing a well loved deck

Mr C in Harpenden contacted us to ask us to replace the deck outside his sun house.  The brief was to replace the deck with a Millboard composite deck but the client wanted it to curve around the walls and add a curve to…
Gary Piper
8th March 2019
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Constructing a balcony deck

Millboard decks are not just for the garden!  For this project, we were asked to construct a deck on the balcony of a renovated house using Millboard Enhanced Grain, Smoked Oak.  We recommended using Millboard composite Plas Pro joists rather than timber ones for…
Gary Piper
18th February 2019
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Replacing an old sun deck

We love bringing a little sunshine back to a garden!  Mrs M of Ampthill asked us to replace her old, rather worn sun deck.  When we started to dismantle her old deck we realised why it was falling apart: the frame had been built…
Gary Piper
12th February 2019
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A decking and garden renovation

We were called to do this complete garden renovation in Baldock: It was in a bit of a sorry state following some recent building work.  The owner had some ideas on what they wanted but we helped take them to the next level.  We drew…
Gary Piper
5th February 2019
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Installing a log cabin in Stevenage

While we are decking specialists first and foremost, we don’t mind taking on other interesting projects. We were contacted by Mr T of Stevenage who needed a frame constructing and log cabin installed.  It was a successful job as you can see from the…
Gary Piper
19th November 2018