Installing a deck should be possible for someone who is skilled in DIY – it won’t be the easiest thing you have ever done, but it should be perfectly possible with some good instructions. One of the most important things to bear in mind is the fixings you use. They should be high quality and completely fit for purpose, so that they will hold your decking and railings together in harsh weather conditions, or under the force of people and furniture on the surface.
Many decking kits will come with the nuts, bolts and other fixings included. Choose this option if you are not completely sure what you need. If you choose to buy your decking boards separately and make it more of a bespoke project, you will probably need to source the fixings separately as well. Look at decking packs to see what kinds of fixings are used and make sure you are buying the right thing.