Deck Builders in Buderim
Timber & Composite Decks Built to Last
A deck that's been built without much thought about drainage or airflow will tell you within a few summers, usually through cupped boards and a soft substructure. At BCM Builders, we're deck builders in Buderim who start underneath, getting the bearers, joists and ventilation right before a single board goes down. From there you can go timber for the grain and the smell of it, or composite if you'd rather not sand and oil every couple of years. We'll walk you through both, including how each handles the coastal sun.
Many decks end up needing a matching balustrade or screen, which is where our fencing and balustrading work comes in. Call 0425 815 304 for a free quote.
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What We Look at Before Quoting
Every deck we quote comes down to four decisions, and all of them are easier to get right before the frame goes in than after.
Substructure and drainage. We set the frame so water runs off and air moves underneath, which is what stops boards cupping and posts rotting out early.
Material choice. Timber gives you the look and can be stained to suit the house, while composite holds its colour and skips the annual sand and oil.
Height, access and finish. Low-level decks need different framing to raised ones, and raised decks usually need stairs, balustrading or screening designed in from the start.
Connection to the house. We set deck heights against your existing floor level and door thresholds so there's no step down where you don't want one.
Common Questions
Timber weathers and needs regular oiling to hold its colour in strong sun and salt air, but it can be sanded back and restained as often as you like. Composite holds its colour with far less maintenance, though it can't be refinished the same way once it's marked.
Enough for air to move freely and for water to drain away rather than sitting against the frame, which is what protects the bearers and joists over time. Low-level decks need the most care here, since there's less natural airflow to work with.
Once a deck sits far enough above ground level a balustrade becomes a requirement rather than a design choice, and the height it applies from is set by the building code. It's worth settling on the style early, because the framing and post positions need to suit it.