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Timber Decking Replacement and Subframe Repairs in Botany

This Botany project began as a straightforward decking board replacement — but once the old boards came up, the exposed subframe told a different story.

📍 Botany📅 July 2026🪵 Decking
Before & After

From Weathered Boards to a Fully Rebuilt Deck

The old timber decking had reached the end of its life. What started as a boards-only job became a full subframe repair once the damage underneath came to light.

Before
Weathered timber decking before replacement at a Botany home in East Auckland
After
New timber decking completed in Botany by Handyman Botany in July 2026
What Was Underneath

Boards Off, Subframe Exposed

Once the old boards were removed, several deteriorated and rotten joists were found — so the scope was updated on the spot to include the repair.

Old decking boards removed to inspect the exposed timber subframe and joists in Botany
Old boards removed, subframe exposed for inspection
Timber deck subframe repairs and replacement joists in progress at a Botany property
Deteriorated joists repaired and reinforced

About This Decking Replacement

This Botany project began as a replacement of the old timber decking boards. After the existing boards were removed, the exposed subframe was inspected and several deteriorated and rotten joists were discovered.

Because the damage could not be fully assessed before the deck was opened up, the scope and quote were updated to include the additional treated timber, metal fixings, fasteners and labour needed for the repairs. The affected framing was repaired or replaced and reinforced before the new timber decking boards were installed.

The finished deck provides a clean, renewed outdoor surface supported by a properly repaired subframe — not just new boards laid over a problem that would have resurfaced within a year or two.

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The Problem

The visible decking boards were worn and due for replacement — but once removed, the subframe underneath turned out to have several deteriorated and rotten joists that weren't visible until the deck was opened up.

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The Solution

The scope was updated on the spot to include the affected framing. Damaged joists were repaired or replaced, the subframe reinforced with treated timber and metal fixings, then new decking boards installed on top.

The Finished Result

A clean, renewed timber deck — supported by a subframe that was actually repaired, not just covered up. The kind of problem that's cheap to fix while the boards are already off, and expensive to fix later.

LocationBotany, East Auckland
ServiceDecking
CompletedJuly 2026

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