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Hardwood pool deck built alongside a Sydney backyard swimming pool

Decks & Pergolas

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Deck in Sydney?

Height off the ground, footing type and material choice move deck pricing far more than the size of the deck does.

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Grey composite decking installed on a modern Sydney backyard deck

Decks & Pergolas

Timber vs Composite Decking: Which Is Better?

Neither is universally better. The right choice depends on sun exposure, how much maintenance you will realistically do, and the look you want.

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Hardwood deck steps and landing built into a Sydney backyard

Decks & Pergolas

How Long Does a Timber Deck Last?

Decks rarely fail because the boards wore out. They fail at the fixings, the wall junction and the parts that never dry out.

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Carpenter laying hardwood decking boards on a new Sydney deck

Decks & Pergolas

What Is the Best Timber for a Deck in Sydney?

Species choice should follow exposure and use, not just appearance. Sun, salt and pool water all change what performs well.

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Timber deck built around an above ground pool in a Sydney backyard

Decks & Pergolas

Does a New Deck Add Value to Your Home?

A deck that genuinely extends how a house is used tends to be noticed. A deck that goes nowhere and gets no shade generally does not.

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Timber deck entry steps and landing at the rear of a Sydney home

Decks & Pergolas

Deck Maintenance Guide for Sydney Homeowners

Most deck problems are cheap to prevent and expensive to repair. A short annual routine is the difference.

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Timber pergola frame under construction over a Sydney backyard patio

Decks & Pergolas

How Much Does a Pergola Cost in Sydney?

Roofing choice, span and whether the structure attaches to the house are the three things that move pergola pricing most.

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Patio roof sheeting being installed over a covered outdoor area

Decks & Pergolas

Pergola vs Covered Deck: Which Is Right for Your Backyard?

One is about the floor, the other about the roof. Most backyards need a decision about both, in the right order.

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Timber framing and posts for a new outdoor structure at a Sydney home

Decks & Pergolas

Do You Need Approval to Build a Pergola in NSW?

Some pergolas can be built without approval and many cannot. Size, height, position and your property all decide which applies.

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Finished alfresco entertaining area at the rear of a Sydney home

Decks & Pergolas

Ideas for Creating a Better Outdoor Entertaining Area

The outdoor areas that get used every week share a few things. None of them are expensive furniture.

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