Our 5 m × 3 m balau deck build in Durban North is moving into its next stage. Following the concrete footings and level framework, the balau deck boards are now going down and the outdoor space is taking shape.
Why the deck boards are left long
You will notice that the board ends project beyond the frame and do not yet form a straight edge. This is intentional during the build. We leave the boards long while positioning and fixing them, then mark the finished edge and trim them together to achieve a clean, straight line.
Today, 2 November 2026, the team is scheduled to cut these ends straight. The photographs show the installation before that finishing cut, rather than the finished deck edge.
Balau vertical picket balustrade starts today
Work on the balustrade is also scheduled to commence today. We are using balau in a vertical picket style, bringing matching hardwood detailing to the edges of the deck. The upright pickets will give the deck a classic timber finish while retaining views out into the garden.
From a solid frame to the finishing details
This follows our earlier Durban North progress update on the concrete footings, level framework and straight joists. With the boards being fitted, the next visible changes will be the neatly trimmed perimeter and the new picket balustrade.
The project remains a work in progress, and we will share more as the finishing details come together.
Planning a timber deck or balustrade in Durban North, Durban or the Upper Highway area? Get in touch with The Wood Joint to discuss your project.