STEP 5 FINISHING UP To give the deck a finished look, you need to fix a board or two (depending on the height of your decking) to the front of the frame. Cut these boards to the right size and screw them to the front of the frame. So that’s a quick step-by-step guide on how to lay decking. The size and shape of your deck will determine how easy or difficult this job is. But this can be back-breaking work, so no matter what size I would recommend working with someone else to make the job slightly easier.
If you feel confident, you can make the deck really special by putting lights in it. This is actually really simple. You need to lay the cables for the lights before you screw the decking boards down and then drill a hole for the lights to poke through the decking boards. Ensure you do all this before screwing the decking boards into place.
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