The viewing deck at Lee Valley Farm offers a fantastic vantage point over the start of the slalom course, with the café nearby making it a popular place to sit and watch. Over time, the existing decking had become slippery during winter, so we were contracted to replace the walkways and large sections using a specialist hardwood, resin impregnated decking sourced from a manufacturer in Cornwall.
Removal and Structural Repairs
Careful Dismantling and Frame Adjustment
The decking was delivered in pre-cut packs, totalling 13 tonnes. To begin the installation, over 6000 screws were removed so the existing deck could be lifted in sections. This allowed the underlying framework to be repaired or replaced where required. The frame sits on raised pedestals, each of which had to be unscrewed, realigned with the new frame and reset.
- 13 tonnes of decking delivered in pre-cut packs
- Over 6000 screws removed to dismantle existing deck
- Deck removed in sections
- Framework repaired or replaced where necessary
- Raised pedestal system realigned and reset
Specialist Cutting and Installation
Resin Impregnated Hardwood Decking
Cutting this decking presented a challenge due to the resin impregnated grip surface, which quickly blunts standard blades. The solution was to use a double thickness diamond tipped stone cutting disc to cut the resin, followed by a 52 tooth saw blade to achieve a clean finish. The new decking was then cut and installed, with over 6000 new screws used to secure it in place.
- Resin impregnated hardwood decking installed
- Specialist cutting method required due to resin grip
- Diamond tipped stone cutting disc used
- 52 tooth saw blade used for clean finish
- Over 6000 new decking screws installed
The finished decking not only improves the appearance of the viewing area but also provides a safer surface and a longer-lasting solution thanks to the use of high-quality hardwood materials.
Lee Valley Farm Decking Project - Gallery
