When considering what decking timber to use you firstly need to consider the true costs. Typically a completed deck cost between $360-450 per square meter, 50% is labour, 25% for foundation materials (including framing, concrete, screws and other hardware) The remaining 25% is the decking timber itself. So when it comes to choosing between hardwood decking timber and pine decking, there are several other factors to consider: Durability, Aesthetics, Maintenance and Cost of course.
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