Hit the deck

It’s no secret that Kiwis love their decks. And for good reason, it doesn’t just provide outdoor living space for the summer season, but it also adds considerable value to a home. Whether it’s a full-on entertainer’s paradise or a sweet little spot to enjoy a morning coffee, we’ve pulled together all you need to know to make your dream deck come to life.

1 Pre-deck checks

Before heading to your local hardware store to select wood and choose wood stain, you’ll want to make sure you’ve dotted the i’s and crossed all your t’s. We’re talking building consents and permits, of course.

“In some regions, if you can fall more than one metre, you’ll need a consent,” says Jeremy Gray from Builder’s Crack. “It’s more common for sloping properties or