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Zapp Brannigan
Built like a steakhouse, handles like a bistro
MrCurry
right after this urgent rest
Who knows about decking? Specifically how to plan / design a decking area to work out what bits to buy.
I have an existing deck area which I’d like to extend in two directions and need to work out what‘s feasible, how to build in steps at the side (for access down to the lawn), possibly some sight-screens on one side to keep some privacy….
I’m not sure where to start as it feels like I need to draw it out somehow, maybe there’s a good app or website to allow the thing to be planned / sketched and generate a parts list of the foundations (supports), underlying structure, top boards and other bits. There’s also a progressive change of ground level between the existing deck area and where the new decking will end up. It’s a shallow slope and obviously decking has to be flat, so I think I have to excavate maybe up to 200mm depth off the top of the lawn to make it the same level as the ground underneath the current deck.
Then the underlying structure of the new deck will be below the level of the surrounding grass and the top surface of the new deck will be just above the lawn. But will this area then fill with water when it rains?
So I could use some good links, etc for getting up to speed on how to properly plan a decking installation, if anyone knows of any.
I have an existing deck area which I’d like to extend in two directions and need to work out what‘s feasible, how to build in steps at the side (for access down to the lawn), possibly some sight-screens on one side to keep some privacy….
I’m not sure where to start as it feels like I need to draw it out somehow, maybe there’s a good app or website to allow the thing to be planned / sketched and generate a parts list of the foundations (supports), underlying structure, top boards and other bits. There’s also a progressive change of ground level between the existing deck area and where the new decking will end up. It’s a shallow slope and obviously decking has to be flat, so I think I have to excavate maybe up to 200mm depth off the top of the lawn to make it the same level as the ground underneath the current deck.
Then the underlying structure of the new deck will be below the level of the surrounding grass and the top surface of the new deck will be just above the lawn. But will this area then fill with water when it rains?
So I could use some good links, etc for getting up to speed on how to properly plan a decking installation, if anyone knows of any.
I don't know anything about decking
I have a question though - what kind of person do I need to employ to remove polystrene tiles from a ceiling?
I'd advise getting a tall person...
Getting my coat now
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Thora
Differently Ethical
I've decided to ignore the asbestos for nowLost list of house things to do Thora
I wandered in here to get advice about ripping out an ugly fire surround but I just googled and it’s original
My list is:
Fire risk polystyrene tiles out of the 4 year old's bedroom before she sleeps there
Make ugly bedroom wardrobes less ugly
Redecorate
Downstairs toilet installed
Do something about the garden
Also have an ugly fire surround but can live with it.
danski
"vibey"
Can’t help with the structural side if things but a top tip I heard was don’t paint it or you will commit yourself for its lifetime.
WouldBe
Dislicksick
Easy enough to syrip them off yourself using a filling knife / paint scraper. It's what's underneath that will be the problem. When I removed the polystyrene tiles in my living room the old lathe and plaster was badly cracked and loose and I had to replace it before I moved in.
Saffy
Under the duvet..
If it's not a listed building and you hate it, rip it out! It's your house and so have your style.Lost list of house things to do Thora
I wandered in here to get advice about ripping out an ugly fire surround but I just googled and it’s original
If you manage to take it out carefully there might be some resale value of it?
Thora
Differently Ethical
From what I’ve read you need to steam them off to loosen the glue and I don’t have a steamer. And I don’t really want to.
WouldBe
Dislicksick
Mine were only held on with blobs of glue and came off quite easily.
MrCurry
right after this urgent rest
Thanks. I’d only ever put wood oil on a deck, not paint.
miss direct
misfungled
Finally getting my living room exactly as I want it, bit by bit.
Lost list of house things to do Thora
I wandered in here to get advice about ripping out an ugly fire surround but I just googled and it’s original
Do you have a pic of similar?
teuchter
je suis teuchter
No.
5t3IIa must post a picture of it here. If it turns out that there is nothing wrong with the fireplace, only @5t3lla's "style" then ripping it out will be forbidden.
It's only her house temporarily. She is just a caretaker of historic artefacts with a duty to future generations.
5t3IIa
Registered User
Looking at it again I suppose it’s not too bad. It’s probably the objet making it look shit
The white square in the middle disturbs me, and I do like green, so maybe I’ll bung tiles in 
5t3IIa
Registered User
Oh no!
at least you won’t feel unpatriotic if you paint it?
You can work around that. Not sure I'd paint it, perhaps a dark wall behind it and new tiles. I'm sure you'll find a way once you've moved in and are able to experiment.
5t3IIa
Registered User
Absolutely. Initial thoughts is to not paint us as planning to default to neutral walls, wood and plants as a colour scheme
It’s north facing so I will fanny about looking for an unusual beige but yes. My house 
