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The way to the wooden terrace
From the idea to the finished terrace: At this point we would like to give you an overview of the steps to be taken in order to implement the wooden terrace project.
The steps in detail
Planning – familiarize yourself with the project and product
The dimensions of the area are the most important basis for successful terrace planning. We can then support you with questions about material decisions and calculations - with ours consulting tools to a laying plan with a complete offer. Find out more in our FAQ about the quality and properties of wooden decking boards.
Offer – check and order
You will receive an offer from us. You should check this carefully. If you have any change requests, we will be happy to make you further offers. If everything fits, you can order by e-mail and you will receive an order confirmation and our patio guide. In addition to the list of materials, the order confirmation contains some basic information about the delivery. Of the terrace guide introduces you to the basics of terrace construction.
Delivery – be on site at the time
Wooden terraces can vary in size. Small areas can sometimes also be delivered with the parcel service. As a rule, however, the delivery is carried out by a forwarding agent. The delivery date will be agreed with you in advance. It is important that you are on site for the delivery. Your help with unloading is often required. You should also check whether the goods are complete.
Terrace construction - inform and screw
Building a wooden deck is not rocket science. With a saw, drill and our advice, this can usually be done without any major problems. You or your craftsman should only be well informed in advance about the basic rules such as sufficient ventilation or the correct distances between the screws. In our terrace guide already find the most important information. If you are not satisfied with individual planks: do not install them and please contact us. Even after completion, we are of course still there for you if you have any questions about our wood.
Table of Contents
process
calculate demand
calculate costs
Order wood samples
Wood decking shipping
interim storage
Building instructions wooden terrace
grocery list
Prepare the subsurface
meadow or earth
stone or concrete
roof or balcony
hillside
Lay out the foundation
Establish height compensation
Lay the substructure
Install decking
Select saw blade
Screw the decking boards together
Building instructions terrace screws
Assembly instruction clips
Fade wooden terrace
build stairs
Decking boards crooked
Typical mistakes
Care for
Clean
Enjoy
Decking quality
Best decking wood
Wood species comparison
hand sorting
cracks and curvature
Durability wooden deck
Wood vs Aluminum
Concealed screw connection comparison
branded products
finger joint
Our decking boards
from 6,10 €
Cumaru decking, FSC 100%
Price from: €70 per m2, resistance class: 1
Advantages: ✓ best durability ✓ particularly robust and scratch-resistant
Disadvantages: ✗ partly rough surface ✗ high power development
Tip: Sand the floorboards after they have been exposed to the weather for the first time.
from 8,75 €
Cumaru decking, FSC 100%
Price from: €70 per m2, resistance class: 1
Advantages: ✓ best durability ✓ particularly robust and scratch-resistant
Disadvantages: ✗ partly rough surface ✗ high power development
Tip: Sand the floorboards after they have been exposed to the weather for the first time.
from 11,50 €
Cumaru decking, FSC 100%
Price from: €70 per m2, resistance class: 1
Advantages: ✓ best durability ✓ particularly robust and scratch-resistant
Disadvantages: ✗ partly rough surface ✗ high power development
Tip: Sand the floorboards after they have been exposed to the weather for the first time.
from 9,10 €
Garapa decking boards, FSC 100%
Price from: €65 per m2, resistance class: 1-2
Advantages: ✓ smooth surface ✓ homogeneous, light color
Disadvantages: ✗ Substances containing iron lead to discoloration ✗ Unscrewed tends to warp
Tip: Patio cleaning removes discoloration and
Professional interim storage avoids delay.
from 9,80 €
Garapa decking boards, FSC 100%
Price from: €65 per m2, resistance class: 1-2
Advantages: ✓ smooth surface ✓ homogeneous, light color
Disadvantages: ✗ Substances containing iron lead to discoloration ✗ Unscrewed tends to warp
Tip: Patio cleaning removes discoloration and
Professional interim storage avoids delay.