When David approached Dependabuild to take on his deck. He was looking to create an entertainment area on a grand scale. David wanted a large deck with v groove lining boards to a cathedral ceiling with a set of stairs running down the middle as a seating area for viewing projector-screened movies.

Dependabuild installed two large stacking slider doors to bring the inside out as well as two new aluminium windows to bring in more natural light through the living and kitchen space and re-cladding around the entire back and two sides of the home.

The Process

David had a very clear vision for this build, therefore several onsite meetings were organised and taken out to ensure there was always a sound understanding of the end product desired.

One requirement was that there was no step-down from the inside floor to the deck. This was achieved by setting up a laser and setting new joist height taking into consideration the decking thickness and height of the sliding door threshold.

Once the height was set, it was time to start with the subfloor structure. Bearers, joists, and posts were installed, followed by the laying of new 140 spotted gum hardwood decking.

Next was the stacking slider which presented a small challenge due to its sheer size. The installation ran smoothly, and no unexpected challenges were faced.

The construction of the seating and stair set was large in size and scale and included a large, intricate amount of framing. Careful thought was put into this process, and it became a strong statement piece in the body of work.

Dependabuild enjoyed working closely with David to achieve his ideal outdoor entertainment space.