hi there
i have a local tradesman soon to start putting down a new deck for me
size is 8 by 8 metres approx
and i plan on using a wide merbau decking which is 140 x 22
which is available locally
has anyone had any experience with this size?
from reading various threads it seems screws are preferred as fasteners over nails
what size screw would be used with this size decking?
and what procedure for fastening is recommended?
my tradie has now confused me as he initially said he would use screws but now is talking about using a recoil gun??
would appreciate your help / comments as i am about to spend a bundle of money and i do not want to stuff this up and my wife will never let me forget it if i do !!!
thanks in advance
john