How to put a wooden deck?

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How to put a wooden deck? If you ask yourself this question, this article is for you! In this publication, we will try to briefly present the basic steps for laying a wooden deck, as well as information on the aesthetic and practical qualities of certain wood species.

All our ideas and advice are illustrated by a gallery of exteriors with wood cover of contemporary design.

How to put a wooden deck?

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We all look forward to spring and sunny days. We soon see them arrive and it is then time to think about its landscaping, its garden and its terrace. Small or large, any outdoor space deserves to be treated with care to be able to enjoy it at any time, with family or friends. In this article, we will focus on the benefits of wood as a material for the coating of outdoor spaces and we will give you some valuable tips for maintaining it throughout the year.

Designer terrace with wooden floor on the second level of a contemporary house

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You have chosen the wood to dress your home terrace or roof terrace? What a wonderful idea! Wood is probably the most modern and popular material in interior design as well as outdoor design. The terrace is usually a green and open space that requires very little to be well landscaped and beautifully decorated. Choosing a wood covering for this outdoor area guarantees a more natural atmosphere and a contemporary look.

Contemporary city terrace in wood and stone with small pond

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Putting on your wooden deck floor has several advantages: it is easy to install, easy to maintain, easy to integrate into any design style thanks to its natural aesthetics. Some prefer the pure charm of natural wood, while others prefer the practical sides of composite wood. Which of the two choices depends on your desires, your means and the time you want to spend to maintain it. There are several species of wood: white cedar, red cedar, white oak, mahogany, teak, pine and many others. All species have different aesthetic and practical properties, some are lighter in color, while others are darker. White cedar and white oak are very rigid, for example. If your outdoor area is very exposed to the sun and rain, choose a hard, hard, and preferably class four * petrol.

Covered terrace with wooden flooring

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The look of your wooden deck also depends on the various surface treatments allowing to obtain varied and interesting visual results.

City terrace with flooring and decorative wooden wall

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Wooden covered roof terrace with fireplace and beautiful city views

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Wood is easier to integrate with specific terrain than concrete, for example. This first is more flexible. The less thick the blade, the more fragile it will be. This is also valid for its width. The finer and thinner the blade, the more likely it will be deformed. If you have a terrace regularly exposed to the weather, our advice is to choose thicker wood blades to better withstand climatic conditions. With proper maintenance, this choice is a long-term investment.

Roof terrace in the city with wooden upholstery, furniture and pergola

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No matter what kind of wood you choose for your garden deck or pool surround, regular maintenance is necessary to maintain its natural appearance. Remember that wood is a natural material that breathes and moisture influences it a lot. It can easily rot without proper care. If you do not want your flooring to become greyish at any given time, it is advisable to add a stain once a year.

A beautiful roof terrace of a cafe in Paris

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Exotic woods are usually the most expensive species found on the market. Teak and pine can reach between 80 and 100 euros per square meter, for example. Much of the garden furniture is made of teak or mahogany. These two exotic wood species are also suitable for flooring. They are rather expensive. According to professionals, red cedar remains the best solution for terrace flooring thanks to its quality and price quite affordable.

Eastern Red Cedar Deck, Joe Wood Design

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Wood outside is usually exposed to two factors that can damage it: the sun and humidity. The rays of the sun have an impact especially on the aesthetics of the wood, while the humidity can sometimes be fatal and even destroy the wood of the interior. What can be done to prevent water from damaging your wood flooring? It is during installation that particular care must be taken not to install the boards too close to each other and to install them so as to create a slope that will be charged to prevent water from entering the interior of the house. wood.

Small terrace in town with wood coating with aged effect

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To prevent your wood flooring from starting to rot or rot, the advice is to find protective finishes that have been treated with linseed oil. They are cheap, easy to install and they retain the moisture of wood. The same rule applies to wooden garden furniture.

Roof terrace in villa with wooden cladding and designer furniture

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Want a terrace dressed in composite wood? Composite wood is less natural looking than natural wood, but it is also very resistant. Made of recycled plastic resin and wood fiber, it requires even less care and the sun does not change its color very little. It is, moreover, less slippery. Its price is sometimes higher than that of natural wood, but it remains quite affordable. The least expensive option is probably natural wood because there are some species of softwoods sold at 15 euros per square meter.

The wood is also invited to the terrace in the form of pergola and wall cladding

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Before making your choice, study the market, the prices, the properties of the different types of wood and, above all, your land. It is essential to choose your wooden deck covering depending on your garden’s terrain and climate. It will be a shame to invest in an exotic wood and aesthetic essence rather expensive, but not adapted to your surface. There are several sources in line ** that can guide you and help you in your choice of exterior cladding.

Modern outdoor area with composite wood cladding and outdoor kitchen

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Which wood essence to choose also depends on the style you want to recreate in your garden and on your terrace. For a clean, Nordic-inspired style, select white oak or pine and install wood furniture. For a contemporary terrace exterior, one chooses to dress up its composite wood terrace and arrange it with braided resin furniture, for example.

Beautiful roof terrace in town with flooring and gray wood furniture

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With which material to marry the wood? In a previous article, we were interested in the alliance of wood with the authentic charm of stone. If you want to know more about this subject and how to integrate these two natural materials in its garden or terrace space, we invite you to consult our publication on this subject.

Here’s how to properly decorate and decorate a small garden with terrace in town

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Idea of ​​small garden with terrace, wooden floor and vegetable decoration

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Patio flooring with small wooden blades

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House terrace with wooden covering, covered and modern

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A terrace with a view of the sea that makes you dream …

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A modern design house designed in harmony with the environment

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Roof terrace in town with wooden flooring of blades laid in square

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Contemporary architecture house with wooden deck covering

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Rooftop terrace in cocoon ambience with lots of vegetation

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Contemporary outdoor space with flooring, furniture and wooden pergola

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Having a roof terrace in town is a real treat

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Natural wood cladding and furniture for the modern terrace

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Modern city terrace with natural wood flooring

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Roof terrace in town with cladding, wooden bench and open outdoor fireplace

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Mid-sized terrace in town with dark wood flooring

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* To know more: terrace in natural wood or composite

** Wood species: ideas and tips