November 18, 2020 | Deck maintenance | 0 comments | Author: Paul Hurkmans
If you own a home in Launceston, chances are you have plenty to do so your timber deck may not have received the loving attention it deserves for some time. So, this weekend, it’s time to get out the oil … Continued
December 09, 2019 | Deck maintenance | 0 comments | Author: Paul Hurkmans
Wondering How to Prepare Your Berwick Deck for Oiling? If you have a timber deck in the Melbourne suburb of Berwick, chances are you haven’t given it much thought for 12 months or more. It’s copped abuse from feet, dog … Continued
October 15, 2019 | Deck maintenance, Decks | 0 comments | Author: Paul Hurkmans
So you’d like a new timber deck for your Melbourne home. Perhaps you could build it yourself. You’ll need to draw up plans, see if you need council approval, jump through all the red tape, order and pick up all … Continued
March 13, 2018 | Deck maintenance, Decks | 0 comments | Author: Paul Hurkmans
If you haven’t re-oiled your timber deck for a year or more, it’s time to set aside some time and get ready some work. But don’t worry, re-oiling a timber deck is easier than you probably think and the results … Continued
December 05, 2016 | Deck maintenance, Decking, Decks | 0 comments | Author: Paul Hurkmans
There’s little doubt that a timber deck can be as beautiful as it is practical, but what do you do if your Melbourne deck’s best years were last century? What do you do if your Melbourne deck is sagging, splitting, … Continued
May 09, 2016 | Deck maintenance, Decking, Decks, Outdoor living | 0 comments | Author: Paul Hurkmans
Autumn is a fantastic time of the year, particularly with the beautiful colour of the deciduous leaves to admire. Which is all well and good when the leaves are on the trees, but somewhat of a pain when they fall … Continued
February 16, 2016 | Deck design, Deck maintenance | 0 comments | Author: Paul Hurkmans
If you live in Sydney and you’re struggling to decide what material to use for the floor of your outside area, draw inspiration from inside your home. With the flow between inside and outside an important design trend, if you … Continued
January 11, 2016 | Deck design, Deck maintenance, Decking, Decks | 0 comments | Author: Paul Hurkmans
One of the common misconceptions about timber – and one that we get asked about quite a lot – is that softwood is an inferior product. Part of this misconception is simply because of the terms soft and hard. Obviously … Continued
November 16, 2015 | Deck maintenance, Decks | 0 comments | Author: Paul Hurkmans
Whether you’ve just had your Sydney timber deck installed by Outside Concepts or it’s older than you’d care to admit, it will be as happy as the proverbial pig in mud if you give it some tender loving care. Better … Continued
November 04, 2014 | Deck maintenance, Decking, Decks, Hardwood deck | 0 comments | Author: Paul Hurkmans
While there’s nothing more delightful than a beautifully maintained timber deck, there’s nothing sadder than a deck that hasn’t received any maintenance since the new millennium ticked over. So, with summer on the way, it’s time to get your Brisbane … Continued