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The substrate of a wooden deck

With the right substructure and appropriate preparation, a wooden deck can be laid in the garden, on terraces, on slopes, on stone tiles, concrete, roofs, balconies, by pools, over ponds, by lakes – in almost any desired location. Below you can find out what work the various substrates require.

The substrates and what work they require

The preparation of the foundation of a substructure is different for each substrate. Basically, the areas can be classified into four types. Select the substrate suitable for your building project here and find out more about the preparatory work.

The goal: a solid foundation without standing water

Although the preparatory work differs depending on the substrate, the result should always be the same: Firstly, the support points of the substructure should provide a firm base and not give way over time. Secondly, the foundation should be designed so that water can drain away easily.