Decking – all you need to know!

A great 2 day course that introduces the fundamental theory and practical skills of deck construction. The course not only covers the construction techniques involved in installing a structurally sound sub-frame, but also the physical properties of the timber itself, joist and beam span considerations, planning and building regulations and the selection and fitting of decking boards. The course is an excellent stepping stone to the specialist manufacturer decking courses also offered by TASK.

The finer details

The course starts with a 2-hour classroom-based session covering the knowledge element of successful brick laying. Topics covered include; understanding what a deck is, timber durability and industry standards for service life, timber selection for decking, components of a deck and classification, joists, understanding the differences between soft wood, hardwood, composite and plastic boards,  deck board fixings, planning permission and building regulations approval. The remainder of the course is hands-on, with the learners putting into practice skills demonstrated to them by a top industry professional. Delivery of the course ends at around lunchtime on the second day at which point the candidate is assessed on the knowledge and skills learned during the course, by way of a multiple-choice knowledge test followed by a 2-hour practical assessment.

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