Mr Deck

11/06/2022

Spend winter getting ready for summer
Don't ruin summer by being unprepared!
Be on the front foot like our last clients and revamp the pool area in style upgrading the old drab pine for a hardwood that will endure many more years than its predecessor.

0800 MR DECK or message us here to get us around

10/12/2021

Nice spot for the spa tucked away in the bush of Titirangi

20/07/2021

The feet are being given lovely new name tags.
Look out for us on the road

14/07/2021

A long time in the abyss but we are getting the band back together!! To start that all off its a little project at my place with a relay of the old back deck and a brand new one out the front

Here's a few teasers of what's going on..

07/07/2020

Good afternoon everyone,
Here is your chance to get a new deck and help a great cause. We are donating a deck to charity to raise money for mental health in NZ.

Check out the link and please bid away!

Hi everyone, I am currently raising money for I am hope a mental health charity for the youth of New Zealand. I am doing dry July in order to raise funds and ...

05/07/2020

Good morning everyone,
Given we are basically smack in the middle of winter and despite enjoying a very dry and reasonably warm winter most of us aren't using that deck and outside area. Now is the perfect time to start planning maintenance and upkeep of your deck maybe a relay of the decking to make it feel new or extend and open it up for more dry outdoor living.

We are offering a free mid winter deck health check. If your deck is 15yrs + then its probably getting close to needing a good birthday and a lot of love. We can come and inspect your deck, checking framing, fixings, levels and decking boards for condition ensuring safety for your friends and family. Doing this in winter will allow us to book any work in through spring so you have the whole sunny summer to enjoy with a clear mind instead of waiting for the long summer wait lists to be done until we finally get to you.

Get in touch today by either sending a message on here, a txt or an email to [email protected]

Regards
Chris
0274843003

24/05/2020

We all love our summer BBQ’s, and in Auckland those great outdoor entertaining evenings often bleed into winter and we keep on cooking!

3 simple steps to refinish your deck against the elements and keep you safe and your deck long living and well maintained year after year.

1. Give it a Thorough Wash

Power Washing! Let's not underestimate the power behind a really good water gun. A good wash may seem obvious but it’s a step many people actually miss. Over time your deck or patio will collect a whole lot of dirt and chemicals, which rain and snow alone won’t clean off. This can have a weathering effect on wood, particularly if it is stained or painted. Power washing is also inexpensive and can be used on your driveways, patios and brick

2. Sand Away the Splinters

Time to sand the deck – fun! There really is no way around this one. Once you’ve blasted the deck, and the wood dries, raised wood fibers can create splinters and that’ll spoil any decent BBQ! .

Top Tips:

1. Use a power sander – fast and efficient.

2. Wear a particle mask.

3. Wear safety glasses

4. Don’t forget the railings, edges of boards, etc.

3. Stain and Paint

Listen up – the next part is super important and the part I’m sure you’ve all been waiting for! Time to choose your colours and forge ahead with your painting or staining.

Contrary to popular belief the early spring/summer seasons are not the ideal times to paint or stain your deck. Wood absorbs humidity and applying a new treatment will have more effect when the wood is dry but not over dry. High summer temperatures can cause the stain to to evaporate too quickly and not pe*****te the wood. Early spring can cause cracking or peeling. That leaves us with Autumn.

Top Tips:

1. Ideal temperature for applying a stain: 21- 22 degrees celsius (safety 10 – 30 degrees celsius)

2. Avoid applying in direct sunlight

3. Do not apply any treatment if rain is forecast within the next 24 – 48 hours.

4. Wear Safety Gear and protect your eyes, skin and clothes

Mother nature is a fickle beast - Time and extended exposure to the elements will cause degradation. Of this there is no doubt. So take these 3 easy steps above to make sure you extend the life of your deck, make sure it’s visually attractive, and functional for all of those cool outdoor BBQ moments entertaining friends and family!

01/12/2019

We have been busy, whilst being a decking company we are also pretty handy at a couple of other things in your back yard so can put together pretty special little packages for you if needed.

What do you think of this one??

11/10/2019

A little bit quit lately...but that's because we have been busy!
Got this little number in and sorted in time for some sun.
Sitting behind a granny flat tucked away in the sun this premium pine deck has a happy customer ready to entertain.

For your decking projects get in touch and have us round your place in not time

02/09/2019

Hi everyone.
As we are now into spring and having some cracker days everyone is starting to think about being outside. What better way to enjoy it but on a new or freshly refurbished deck.

Here a quick tip guide to choosing your decking.

#1 Merch pine,
The start point of decking. Merch pine will often have knots through it be more prone to splitting that other types of pine and hardwood.

#2 Premium pine,
This will get you a nice clear deck with a clean finish be it grip tread side up or smooth. Less prone to splitting and twisting in the heat premium pine is knot free.

#3 Vitex
Vitex if a hardwood with a yellowish brown colour to it. Its cuts very clean and gives a very clean straight finish. It will bleed initially and eventually silver over time but stay smooth and clean. Being a hardwood its lettuce prone to scratching and being marked.

#4 Kwila
Another hardwood with a rich reddish brown finish. Give an excellent finish and with a dark colour can standout for the wow factor against a light coloured house. Kwila is usually very straight and clean lined and secured properly wont warp twist or bend through summer.

For any more help on your decking choice get in touch for free advise, we are always happy to help.

13/08/2019

They say a picture speaks 1000 words and I think these few snaps are exemplary of that phrase.
This tidy little number is out in riverhead and finished in a premium pine totalling 36m² of outdoor happiness for the family.

19/07/2019

Just wrapped up another one, not exactly a deck but a decent little project none the less.
We can do platforms and steps in a range of styles for your outdoors, get in touch to discuss your plans.