Money saving DIY decking

Have you ever wanted to get decking in your garden or yard, but haven't been able to afford it? Well this entry is exactly what you have been waiting and/or looking for, a cost effective, DIY solution to decking. If you have been following me on Twitter (@HOGservices) or like HOG's Facebook page, you will have seen that I put this as a teaser to try and spread the word on the aforementioned social media sites, to see how many people take notice of what I post on there. If they do take notice, they will realise that the answer is right here.
So you're wanting to know more about this budget decking? Allow me to elaborate then, the secret lies in recycling old pallets, which can be obtained from most industrial estates. Please ensure you ask permission from the manager, prior to taking any pallets and avoid coloured ones, as suppliers will reuse them, for example, blue pallets are property of the NHS.
Once you have the required number of pallets to cover the allocated area for your decking, you will need to take measurements of the gaps between the slats, so you can purchase wood to the correct specifications to fill these gaps, leaving a small gap between each slat to allow for drainage. You can get wood from most hardware stores like B&Q or Wickes, but personally I prefer to purchase it from a timberyard, as they can cut each piece to size, which saves a lot of time and is generally better value for money.
The next step is screw the wood to the pallets, sand any rough areas and treat it with creosote or something similar to lock out the elements and prevent rotting.
The final things to do is place the pallets in position, fit catches to connect and hold them together, again somewhere like B&Q or Wickes will supply catches, and there you have it, your very own garden deck.
The great thing with this is, if you fancy a change, you can easily move it to another section of the garden or even take it with you if you move house.
So, in conclusion, this budget decking is, and I quote a famous meerkat, "simples".
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