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Extra outdoor living space that works with your levels, sun and access
Most deck projects begin with the same aim: usable outdoor living space off the back door, on a section that slopes, steps or sits at an awkward height.
Deck height, step placement and board direction are where those projects usually stall, and errors show up later in a deck that meets door thresholds awkwardly or drains back towards the house.
Custom-made decks from Lifestyle Fences are worked out on your section rather than off a standard plan, and you don't need drawings to get started.
To have your site measured and a free quote prepared, get in touch.
To have your site measured and a free quote prepared, get in touch.
Decks & Pergolas Overview:
Deck builders in Glenfield designing custom decking, building timber decking and reboarding older wooden decks across Auckland.
- Treated pine and kwila timber decking matched to site exposure
- Stainless steel fixings standard on coastal and exposed sites
- Components for custom decking machined in-house, including curved tops
- Timber balustrades planned in vertical bar or trellis styles
- Reboarding, widening and extra steps for tired wooden decks
- Deck construction meets New Zealand standards, with consent arranged by owners
An on-site measure shapes your custom decking design
Sun, shade and access are worked through when we visit your site to assess your project. We consider things like where the barbecue sits, how furniture fits, and whether a clothesline or side gate stay need to stay within reach once the deck is in.
Board direction, step placement and access are settled before framing so the finished deck works with the house and section. Where shade matters, a pergola can be designed alongside the deck.
Board direction, step placement and access are settled before framing so the finished deck works with the house and section. Where shade matters, a pergola can be designed alongside the deck.
A soft or springy deck doesn't always mean starting again. We inspect piles, bearers, joists and fixings first, checking for rot, movement and undersized framing, because many older decks have a sound structure and need only reboarding, improved under-deck ventilation or a new balustrade.
Widening the deck, adding steps or reworking a failing handrail all cost less than a full rebuild. New boards can be matched into existing timber decking, or the whole surface renewed for an even colour.
A site inspection determines whether repair, reboarding or rebuilding is the more sensible scope. An adjoining timber fence can be quoted separately at the same visit.
Timber choice, coastal fixings and correct board spacing
Treated pine and kwila differ in cost, colour and hardness, so we match boards to your site's exposure and shade. Framing and posts in ground contact use premium timber treated accordingly, and stainless steel fixings are standard on coastal and exposed sites.
Boards are laid with consistent gapping for drainage, airflow and seasonal movement, reducing cupping. Upkeep is simple: annual wash, oiling or staining, and keeping gaps clear.
Board spacing allows drainage, airflow and seasonal movement, while annual washing and oiling or staining keeps the surface maintained. Workmanship and materials meet New Zealand standards, and matching trellis screening can also be made in-house.
Existing floor levels, door thresholds, ground contours and the fall of surface water are recorded on a free site visit. Deck height, step positions and board direction are then set from those measured figures rather than estimated.
Not usually. Piles, bearers, joists and fixings are inspected for rot, movement and undersized framing first. Many older decks have sound structure and need only reboarding, better under-deck ventilation or a new balustrade.
No. Any council approval required is for you to arrange before work starts. Consent processes aren't something we manage, so it's worth confirming requirements with your council early.
Boards are matched to your site's exposure and shade, with treated pine and kwila differing in cost, colour and hardness. Framing and posts in ground contact use premium treated timber, with stainless steel fixings standard on coastal sites.
Yes. Timber and hardware samples can be seen at our Wairau Valley workshop, and gallery photos are numbered, so quoting a photo number is often the quickest way to describe the look you want.
Decks & Pergolas Summary:
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What:
Custom deck construction covering on-site level measurement, piles, bearers and joists, timber decking, balustrades, and assessment of older wooden decks for reboarding or rebuilding. -
Where:Deck builders Glenfield, servicing decks Auckland wide and surrounding areas from a showroom and workshop on Wairau Road, Wairau Valley.
- Who for:
Homeowners with sloping or uneven sections planning a new deck, and owners of older timber decks needing widening, reboarding, steps or new balustrades.