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The Decking Adelaide Blog

Practical, Adelaide-specific decking advice - how to choose a material, what a deck really costs, how to keep one in good shape, when you need council approval, and how to compare builders properly. Every article is written from real Adelaide decking experience.

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Quotes & Comparison

How to Read an Itemised Deck Quote (and Spot the One Cutting Corners)

An itemised deck quote has 5 line items. Here is what each one should say, and the quiet substitutions that turn a $22k quote into an $18k one.

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Materials

The Composite Deck Heat Problem No Adelaide Brochure Mentions

Dark composite boards hit 60-70C in an Adelaide January. Here is why timber stays cooler, and how to use composite without a deck you cannot walk on.

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Materials

Merbau Tannin Bleed: Why Your New Deck Stains the Paving (and How to Stop It)

New merbau leaches red-brown tannin for 6-12 months. Here is why it happens, what it stains, and how an experienced installer manages it.

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Construction

Why Deck Footings in Adelaide's North Go So Deep

Reactive clay in Salisbury and Playford moves with the seasons. Here is why deck footings there go 1.2-1.5m down, and what shallow footings cost you.

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Restoration

Restore or Rebuild? The 5-Minute Test for a Tired Adelaide Deck

A grey, splintered deck looks finished. Often it is not. Here is the structural test that decides whether to restore for $2k or rebuild for $20k.

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Pool Decking

Why Pool Decks Fail Inspection in Adelaide (and How to Build One That Passes)

Pool-deck non-compliance is the most flagged decking issue at SA pool inspections. Here are the 4 failures and how to design them out from day one.

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Planning

The Best Time of Year to Build a Deck in Adelaide

Adelaide's outdoor season peaks Sept to Nov, which is exactly when builders are busiest. Here is when to plan, quote and build to avoid the queue.

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Quotes & Comparison

The 5% Deposit Cap: A Quick Way to Spot a Dodgy Deck Builder

SA law caps the deposit on residential building work at 5%. A builder demanding 25% upfront is breaching the Act. Here is what the rules actually say.

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