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    Default Relocating a Deck & Pergola

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    In the next week or so I will start the relocation of a deck with pergola from a house across the street (to be demolished) to my place. My first challenge is to dismantle the existing structure…..any tips on the on dos and don’ts in this process would be gratefully received….The deck is 5x5 metres and made of treated pine (see photos) suggestions on the dismantle order…pitfalls…specific tools needed….technique on lifting the boards.. Joists & bearers etc would all help.<O:p></O:p>
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andy61 View Post
    suggestions on the dismantle order
    Start at the top and work down. All the bolted stuff will be pretty easy to do. The nailed decking may be more difficult.

    Will the deck and pergola be reassembled exactly as it stands now, or will you just be using the bits to make one that fits your house? If it's a take down / reassemble job, then you may want to mark items so that you know what connects to what i.e. maybe number rafters, joists, bearers, etc.

    Good luck with it.
    Cheers.

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    is it possible to jack the whole lot up and sit it on a tandem trailer and move the complete thing in one piece
    Regards, Bob Thomas

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    Default Relocating a Deck & Pergola

    Hi Guys

    Sorry for the delay in a reply....after many years of great internet access...the whole thing went down....had to play the ‘pass the buck’ game for a week between the ISP...the modem manufacture …and IT support people…all fixed now

    Anyway….Echnidna…not possible to jack it up…..very poor access at both sites….I originally thought of something like that….even cutting it up to move it wouldn’t work.

    Vernonv…..Thanks for the reply….most likely the deck will be not rebuilt the same size…but the bits being used to create a new deck……..

    Any thoughts on the most efficient methods of removing the screw-nails from the boards??

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    Go to a equipment hire company and get a floor lifting tool to take up the deck. It will lift a couple at a time and reduce the chance of damage and olso a lot easier on your back.

    Cheers

    www.connollys.com.au

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    Connollys....can you please give mw a little more info on the floor lifting tool?? how it works etc....I just spoke to a local hire place......and they don't have one?

    Thanks
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