You could build this Decking And Pergola Construction.

In this latest video from The Small Workshop Adventures, Mark shows how to transform a neglected part of a garden into a beautiful entertainment space. Step by step Mark explains how you could build a decking and pergola for your own garden.

[@davidparkyn4716]

Very clean looking deck and pergola, great job Mark enjoy the cruise you have earned it!

[@KAPWoodworkandbuilding]

Thanks David 👍

[@theswime945]

Fab job again mate, and astonishingly quick again too. Way beyond what I need to do to try and repair our little rotted decking patch, but really helpful, ta. Look forward to the vids of your well-deserved holiday. Cheers!

[@KAPWoodworkandbuilding]

Cheers 😃

[@scrapwoodandy6600]

Fantastic job mark a big 👍👍 up well done.you and the wife have a lovely hols .

[@KAPWoodworkandbuilding]

Thanks Andy. I’m looking forward to a week off. Relaxation all the way.

[@gaynde5316]

Very nice well done

[@jimrick52]

Another great job Mark. Love watching these video's. Enjoy you well earned Holiday.👍

[@KAPWoodworkandbuilding]

Thanks Jim 👍

[@DJ-wm4ew]

Looks amazing, well done

[@GrumpysWorkshop4]

Enjoyed that. You don't like simple shapes do you🤣🤣. Will be a nice place to chill out

[@KAPWoodworkandbuilding]

It’s becoming my USP. Being able to build bespoke interesting angles and shapes. 😂 sometime soon I build something just square which will be easy.

[@MMAandOats]

Would it have made any difference if you sat the pergola on the decking as opposed to creating its own footings in the ground?

[@johnkruk6929]

Very nice 👍

[@jamesedwards3266]

Top job that.

[@KAPWoodworkandbuilding]

Thank you

[@chrishill350]

Great video, can i ask, did you leave.a small.gap.between the decking boards? If so what was the gap or did you butt them up to each other Thanks

[@KAPWoodworkandbuilding]

I would leave about a 5mm gap

[@elsteveieo2127]

Great watch, can you give us some more info on the pergola, 4x4 legs but what size was the rest, it looked very solid and I'm after making my own. Did you shape the ends yourself?

[@KAPWoodworkandbuilding]

👍

[@KAPWoodworkandbuilding]

The legs are 4x4 fence posts. Get the 10ft ones. The frame of the pergola is made from 4x2 . I used a saucepan to create the curves drawing round to make my designs. You could just cut a diagonal. The sub frame is made with 4x2 and fence posts cut to 16inches Hope that helps.

[@Chris-jl6vk]

hi is that 100 x 50 mm wood for the top of pergola ? thanks

[@KAPWoodworkandbuilding]

On this one yes

[@GrumpaLoz]

First!😃, and no, no I couldn’t build that….. 🤣👍

[@henrydoveton775]

Well I was second and I helped build ;)

[@KAPWoodworkandbuilding]

I would happily help you Loz. 😃

[@idlersdream826]

@@KAPWoodworkandbuilding as part of your tour Mark 😂

[@RuedaLibreMotoAdventure]

Using 2x4" for foundation, are you kidding me... you'll be jumping pretty good.

[@KAPWoodworkandbuilding]

I do it differently now. 👍

[@Johntheheadache]

You're obviously a pro or an advanced woodworker. I'm building the floor foundation for a shed using the same principles you used here and just getting the thing leveled took 2 days. For you to put this whole thing together in 5 days...Huh....WOW.. Could you share how much this entire project costs you?

[@KAPWoodworkandbuilding]

It takes as long as your comfortable. I’ve been working with wood for most of my life. 👍

[@nickrawlinson7718]

Hi Mark have just seen your excellent video on building a pergola. It would be very helpful to know the sizes of the timber you used for the rafters and the frame as this would be an ideal structure for my garden. Thanks Nick

[@KAPWoodworkandbuilding]

On this job I used 4x2 but I’ve since changed to using 5x2

[@tomdowning574]

With your pergola posts, are they set into the ground with concrete, or sat on top of ground but concreted around decking frame only? Nice work!

[@KAPWoodworkandbuilding]

These particular ones are concreted in a wooden frame on top of ground and screwed into through the frame and decking.

[@garyevans1089]

What are the top bars called and where did you buy them? The four main post how much went in to the ground how long were they

[@KAPWoodworkandbuilding]

They are generally called joists or rafters. I buy most of my timber from Jewsons and Bradfords. There are lots of builders merchants to choose from. Generally the main posts go into the ground approx 18inches. Sometimes you have to fuse them differently. There are metal post shoes for that.

[@johncochrane2707]

Brilliant job and another top video. Enjoy your holiday Mark.

[@KAPWoodworkandbuilding]

Thanks John 👍

[@rorymakesstuff]

Never laid decking so maybe a silly question, but should you leave a spacer gap between boards? Guess if it’s pressure treated it will shrink slightly anyway.

[@KAPWoodworkandbuilding]

No you don’t have to there will be a natural small gap as you lay them.

[@rorymakesstuff]

@@KAPWoodworkandbuilding thanks!

[@David.M.]

I see you have a different helper dog on this build. Axle had to stay home. I hope you are enjoying your cruise. You ought to let us know where you went and how it was. Thanks Mark.

[@KAPWoodworkandbuilding]

Yes I did have a different dog. There is definitely a theme developing. Maybe I should only do a job if the customer had a dog. 😂 We sail Saturday 28th. I’m actually planning to film it and put it on another channel. Dawn has come up with a name. Cocktails and wave’s. I’m cruising around Scandinavia . Starting a new jobs when I get back. 😃

[@David.M.]

@@KAPWoodworkandbuilding Enjoy!

[@fr.mcgreer8349]

I'm going to be doing a deck for the first time and I'm wondering would it not be easier to set the cross timbers directly onto concrete blocks with piece of dpc to reduce moisture transfer? It seems like lots of unnecessary work digging all those posts and setting them in concrete.

[@KAPWoodworkandbuilding]

A decking done properly need’s to be anchored down. Of course you can lay your timber directly onto concrete blocks but you will get some movement. Also depends how big it is. With timber off the floor with good airflow and anchored down you will get many years out of it.

[@fr.mcgreer8349]

@@KAPWoodworkandbuilding Ah yes I understand. So that's what a floating deck must be. Thank you for the prompt reply. Enjoy your well earned holiday 🚢

[@KAPWoodworkandbuilding]

@@fr.mcgreer8349 👍😃

[@michaelplays2449]

Great build Mark !!

[@KAPWoodworkandbuilding]

Thanks

[@idlersdream826]

Smashin' job Mark, looks great. I always enjoy the music you use in your videos, who was it on this occasion? Also, what happened to the video quality on this one, 360p? Enjoy your holiday 😁.

[@KAPWoodworkandbuilding]

Thanks Bill. I don’t actually know who the music is. I use the free copyright music that comes with my editing suit. I always try to put what style feels appropriate. I’m a guitarist so I guess I will always gravitate towards guitar based music. I was working with a lot of background noise from road traffic and an airport very nearby. It’s the first time I’ve encountered sound issues. I’m thinking about upgrading the equipment I use to film but as with all things it’s about budget. If the channel continues to grow then I will invest. I only use an iPhone 12 at the moment. Dawn an I both love cruising which is what we are doing next week. She wants to film it so possibly another channel about cruising. Take care Mark

[@idlersdream826]

@@KAPWoodworkandbuilding Thanks Mark, I've tinkered with playing guitar for years, (self taught), and love guitar bands, so that's why I enjoy it 👍

[@fr.mcgreer8349]

If you're early to the video, then often the video hasn't been rendered to higher definition by KZbin. Not the uploaders fault. Watch it again now and it's probably much higher definition. Hope that makes sense.

[@idlersdream826]

@@fr.mcgreer8349 Thanks, you're right 👍. I've never had that happen before.

[@larietournelle7904]

wtf

[@KAPWoodworkandbuilding]

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