Decking Pretoria

Best Wooden & Composite Decks in Pretoria

Welcome to Geani Gold Decking Pretoria, where we offer premium composite and wooden decking solutions. Our decks are designed to withstand weight while maintaining their beauty, perfect for enhancing your home in the Jacaranda City.

Pretoria, known for its warm weather and outdoor lifestyle, inspires our team to create outdoor spaces that blend seamlessly with the city’s environment. Crafted from the finest wood, our decks elevate both historical and contemporary settings, adding usable square footage to your property.

From lifestyle estates like Boardwalk Manor Estate to family homes in suburbs like Waterkloof Ridge, our decks suit various properties across Pretoria. Whether you’re planning outdoor braais or poolside relaxation, our decks are versatile additions to any space.

We also provide decking for family houses and first-time buyers that are located outside of the city centre and have amenities like pools, gardens, and entertainment areas.

Together, the GeaniGold team and you can take your outdoor space from ordinary to extraordinary by incorporating the natural beauty of wood into your design. We also offer decking services in Johannesburg.

Planning Your Deck

Decks are a great addition to any Pretoria house or commercial structure, but it’s important to consider how you’ll use the space before making any final decisions. Attaching it to your home close to the kitchen is ideal if you plan on using it for outdoor braais and entertaining. Patios and decks should be located close to the living room if you plan to host parties outside.

A deck might act as an extension of the present pool surround or as a bridge between the home and the pool. It can also be an aesthetically pleasing way to make the most of uneven ground and deal with sloping lawns. A deck that serves primarily as a place to relax, on the other hand, can be built anywhere on the land as a standalone structure.

While there are many deck designs from which to choose, it is important to select one that harmonises with the exterior of your home. Keep in mind that a deck is an extension of the home and the garden; as such, it should be designed to blend in perfectly with both. The need for shade should also not be forgotten. If there aren’t any trees on your property, you may wish to install some sort of shade structure to compensate.

Do You Need Plans to Build a Deck in Pretoria?

You must get approval from the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality before constructing a wooden deck or installing composite decking. Even if the deck is low to the ground, you will still need an engineer’s stamp of approval.

South African National Standards (SANS) 10163, which regulates structural usage of timber, and SANS 10082, Timber Frame Buildings, must be followed in the design and construction of any timber structures.

Your deck builder should have both SANS 10082 (the code of practise for timber structures) and SANS 10043 (solid wood decking) on hand. Deck builders working on your property should also follow the National Building Regulations, which will point them in the direction of the correct standards or regulations to follow.

When building a timber deck that is more than 1.5 metres off the ground, an expert engineer should be consulted.

You also need to check the deck’s general condition in terms of the timber and fasteners, as well as the deck’s conformance to the national building regulations for balustrades and stairways as outlined in SANS 10400-Parts B,D and M.

What Deck Material Do You Need?

Timber selection is crucial in Pretoria’s flourishing decking sector for ensuring durability, beauty, and lifespan.

Balau, a strong hardwood with a reputation for durability and resistance to decay, stands out among the more common choices. Another popular wood, Saligna, has natural resistance to insects and rot and may be obtained at a low cost without sacrificing quality. Nails and screws may be hammered into the wood with little effort, making it simple to finish and repair. Most finishes look well on Saligna.

Karri Gum, indigenous to Australia, is a favourite among deck builders thanks to its remarkable durability, beautiful reddish-brown colour and glowing appearance.

Natural oils and a rich composition give Garappa an edge in withstanding extreme weather and high traffic. Massaranduba is an extremely dense South American hardwood that shows off its extraordinary resilience and beautiful reddish-brown tones when exposed to the elements.

Ipe is a clear, knot-free, sap-free heartwood sourced from South America. It is among the most resilient and toughest of all known species. Wood is highly prized for its aesthetic value yet can have a wide range of grain patterns. There can be blackish tones or stripes among the many shades of brown and red-brown to dark brown and olive brown.

Due to its high density, it has an excellent resistance to fire. Pests, the elements, and even the occasional tremble are no match for this naturally durable material. There is no need to use chemicals to preserve it. It can be protected from the elements to retain its original colour and beauty, or it can be allowed to weather to a silvery grey.

Zimbabwean Teak (Zambesi Redwood) is a popular decking and flooring hardwood in Southern Africa. Straight-to-interlocked grain, delicate texture, and low natural lustre characterise this wood. The lighter pinkish-yellow sapwood is easily separated from the deeper reddish-brown heartwood, which typically has black spots and streaks. It is heavy, strong, and resistant to decay and wear, making it long-lasting. Since powder post beetles can infest sapwood, freshly cut wood must be treated and polished quickly. Zimbabwean Teak resists cutting due to its high silica content. but he wood glues and finishes well and wears nicely.

Two new and fascinating players have entered the South African market in recent years. Okan a hardwood native to central Africa, boasts an impressive density and distinctive grain patterns, making it a viable option for an upscale decking material. Siberian larch, native to the chilly regions of Russia, is an attractive option for Pretoria’s decking needs due to its outstanding longevity and resistance to rot.