Upgrading your deck can do wonders in improving the beauty of your home. However, hiring professionals to do the job is expensive so why not ask your friends for help? You can even organise a homebuilders’ club where every week you and your friends can work as a team to finish one decking project. If planned well, by the end of the season, everyone’s house will have a new deck and all of you will have become better friends.
Wood composite decking is perfect for DIY builders. The materials are easy to work with and the job can be done in no time at all. It doesn’t matter if you and your friends have no professional experience in deck building. For as long as you work together, your team can complete all of your projects with great results.
As with all building projects, before you start any work make sure that your team has all the necessary tools and that each of them is in top working condition to avoid delays or worst, accidents. For wood composite decking, you’ll just need the basics, if anything. Examples of tools you might need are the following:
Basic Tools
- Socket wrench and socket set
- Shovel
- Wheelbarrow
- Pencil
- Pry bar
- Caulking gun and caulk
- Tape measure
- Handsaw
Safety Equipment
- Safety goggles
- Ear plugs
- First aid kit
Wear comfortable clothes that will not get in the way of work. If there are women in the team, ask them to take off their jewelry. You’ll be surprised how many accidents are caused by those tiny, dangling things.
Wood composite decking has unique features so it will help the team to review all of the manufacturer-specific recommendations before each project. To speed things up, each member can work out the dimensions of their deck and note where the gas pipes and other fixtures are located before the group arrives so that when they do, work can begin right away.
Because the team is already sharing the work needed in upgrading each of your decks, there’s no need to share the expenses for the materials. Chances are, each of you will want different things. To avoid conflicts, each team member can purchase their own wood composite decking supplies and just have them ready before each project begins. For meals, you can do a potluck or a barbeque, which will surely turn your joint DIY project into a memorable bonding activity.
Futurewood offers a wide range of wood composite decking products. Call them today or visit their website.
