Patio, Decking & Fencing

S

saraw Member

Joined: Sep 21, 2026

Messages 30

Reaction score 0

Points 0

Patio, Decking & Fencing @saraw 2 weeks ago

Spent saturday trying to build a shed and got about halfway. Renting, so anything permanent is out. What's the step i'm getting wrong? Thanks in advance.

0 0

A

L

lila_7 Member

Joined: Sep 21, 2026

Messages 30

Reaction score 0

Points 0

Patio, Decking & Fencing @lila_7 3 weeks ago

probably a daft question, but how do you actually build a deck? a fence that took a battering last winter, if that makes a difference. anyone got a method that actually holds up? happy to add photos if it helps.

0 0

S

S

sylvester.balchunas Member

Joined: Sep 21, 2026

Messages 30

Reaction score 0

Points 0

Patio, Decking & Fencing @sylvester.balchunas 1 month ago

Our driveway is two years old. Neighbour swears calcium chloride will wreck the surface, others say rock salt is the real problem. What do you use on newer concrete?

0 0

R

L

A

alex.chadha Member

Joined: Sep 21, 2026

Messages 31

Reaction score 0

Points 0

Patio, Decking & Fencing @alex.chadha 1 month ago

Built new deck stairs and a railing from pressure treated lumber. Want to paint the railing white. Do I wait months for it to dry out, and what primer sticks to it?

0 0

R

J

Q

querry87 Member

Joined: Sep 21, 2026

Messages 31

Reaction score 0

Points 0

Patio, Decking & Fencing @querry87 1 month ago

Weeds keep coming up between the patio slabs and I'd rather use vinegar than glyphosate. The slabs border a flower bed though. Does the run-off harm the soil or the plants next to it?

0 0

M

S

A

asha_diy Member

Joined: Sep 21, 2026

Messages 33

Reaction score 0

Points 0

Patio, Decking & Fencing @asha_diy 1 month ago

Deck was finished two weeks ago with green pressure treated boards. Some people say stain right away, others say wait six months. The boards still feel slightly damp. What's the real answer?

0 0

S

R