Blyth
A coastal town with newer estates and plenty of exposed gardens. Wind and salt are the two things a Blyth deck has to cope with.
Local notes
Decks on open estates near the coast catch the wind, which loosens anything not fixed properly. Salt air finds any fixing that isn't stainless.
What we see
What you see
Boards that have shifted or a run that rattles.
Why it happens
Clips not fully engaged, or screws into the edge of a joist.
How we fix it
Refit with the maker's clips into the centre of sound joists and add blocking where needed.
What you see
Posts that wobble when you lean on the rail.
Why it happens
Balustrade posts fixed only to the boards or a single joist.
How we fix it
Re-fix posts through the frame with proper blocking.
Checklist
| Item | What we're looking for |
|---|---|
| Clips | Fully seated in the board grooves |
| Balustrades | Fixed through the frame |
| Fixings | Stainless for coastal air |
Q&A
It needs fixing. Send photos and we'll tell you what's needed to make it secure.
Yes, and the rest of south-east Northumberland.
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