If you are looking at dressing your backyard up with a nice entertaining area, why not consider decking it.
When landscaping your backyard area, you have to consider what the main use is going to be for or the overall look and effect you are trying to achieve may not come to fruition. Some people use pavers, lawn, gravel, stones or why not look at decking as an option.
Decking is great for areas that you may like to entertain or an extension from the inside of your house to the outdoors. Make sure wherever you choose to put decking, that it is a practical place. Timber decking is very common these days and one of the main reasons for this is its visual effect and style.
Many designers use timber decking from indoor flowing to outdoor as it creates a great ambience, warm feel and connects the spaces, giving you the feel of a larger area to entertain. The look of timber decking is classy and modern.
Once you have decided to have a timber decking, you need to consider the construction of it, you need to ensure the people that are doing it are qualified and understand the reinforcement that is required. If not done properly, you will find that sections may break, it will bounce when you walk on it, therefore, for safety reasons, it needs to be built correctly. Also choosing the right timber is important; there are a variety of strengths, colours etc and all give a different look and feel, therefore you need to do some background work and find the right timber for you.
Getting a professional to construct your decking can be costly. Australian timber is dearer than imported wood, however Australian timber withstands the extreme climate changes Australia has, therefore you will get better results and less maintenance in replacing sections.
If you are a professional trades man and know how to construct such decking, then you should be okay, but if you are unsure you should seek the help of a professional to ensure you don't have any mishaps, the last thing you want is people falling through you decking.