As homeowners, we are always looking for ways to improve our properties without spending too much money. For summery home and garden improvements, you can’t get much better than a decking kit. These clever kits contain everything you need to build a garden deck in your own back garden, without having to spend a fortune on labour, parts and wood. If you are thinking of ways to get your garden ready for summer, even better. This could be exactly what you need.
A decking kit doesn’t have to be for someone who is already really good at DIY. It has full instructions, so it doesn’t matter if you are a skilled builder. You will be able to follow the instructions and build a deck without too many difficulties. Just follow the instructions and make sure you carry out the steps in the right order.
Why choose a decking kit?
These are some of the reasons why someone might choose a decking kit:
- Simplicity. It will be easy to erect, even with no prior experience.
- Cost. A decking kit will usually be cheaper than a buying a deck, and it will save on the labour costs of someone fitting it for you.
- Easy to order. You will find decking kits available in many different places.
- Aesthetically pleasing. A deck looks beautiful and really adds another element to a garden. It’s a lovely way to prepare for summer.
Who will enjoy decking kits?
Whilst this is much easier way to build a garden decking area, there will still be a lot of work involved. You will have to follow the instructions exactly, and there will be plenty to do still. It is fairly intense physical work to lay decking boards, construct rails for safety and make sure everything is properly aligned and exactly as it should be. If you like a challenge and are open to the idea of some fairly intense DIY, then building a deck will be something you might enjoy.
It’s also great for people who want to save money. If you want to make improvements to your garden but don’t have to budget to pay someone to do the work for you, this is a great option. However, you will need to have all the right tools, so make sure you have them first, or it could also take a lot of money to invest in them.
Where to buy decking kits
Decking kits are quite specialist, but are still available in lots of different places. One of the best places to buy them is online, where you will be presented with lots of choice. You can find a kit that is the right kind of wood (decking kits are often softwood) and that has the correct dimensions for your garden space. Shop around and don’t buy the first one you see, because then you will understand what is available. Make sure you choose a finish that you like – different varnishes and stains can be used to make the softwood a different colour.