Decking Manor Lakes, First Decks for New Family Homes

Manor Lakes was part of Wyndham Vale until March 2016, when it was gazetted as a suburb in its own right. It is one of Wyndham's newest suburbs, home to more than 12,600 people at the 2021 census, with new estates, young families and schools such as Manor Lakes P-12 College, and Wyndham Vale station close by. Most homes here are only a few years old and came with a small alfresco slab and a bare back yard, so a deck is often the first outdoor project. Peak Decking builds first decks across Manor Lakes, level with the alfresco, on stumps sized to the soil, and finished for the strong sun and steady wind of the western plains.

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Decking Manor Lakes: Composite, Merbau and Pine Decks

The board decides how much care the deck needs for years to come, which matters for busy young families. Three options cover most Manor Lakes decks.

Composite decks for busy families

Composite decking needs no oiling, will not splinter under bare feet and resists stains from food and drinks, which makes it the most popular choice on new family homes. Lighter colours stay cooler underfoot in the afternoon sun, and capped boards resist fading.

Merbau, spotted gum and blackbutt decks

For a natural timber deck, merbau gives a rich red-brown colour, and spotted gum and blackbutt give lighter, varied Australian hardwood tones. All three are hard and durable, and all need oiling to hold their colour in Wyndham's sun. Blackbutt's pale colour stays coolest of the three.

Treated pine decks on a budget

Treated pine is the most economical deck and can be stained to match the house. Modular deck tiles are sometimes sold for new yards, but they sit loose on the ground and cannot be levelled to a slab or carry a roof, so a built deck on stumps lasts far longer. Treated pine suits a family that wants a usable outdoor area now and may add a roof or upgrade later, and it is easy to extend as the family grows. See timber decking.

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Alfresco Decks for New Homes in Manor Lakes

Most new Manor Lakes homes have a small concrete alfresco under the main roof. A deck turns it into a proper outdoor living area.

Decks level with the builder's slab

The deck is framed so the top of the boards finishes level with the alfresco slab, so the living room opens onto one large floor with no step. A small gap is left at the join so water drains away from the slab, and the deck is set to finish just below the door sill. See alfresco decks.

Covering a deck with a pergola or roof

An open deck in full summer sun gets hot by early afternoon. A pergola or a Colorbond, clear or insulated roof over part of the deck gives shade and rain cover. Clear or opal sheets keep the living room behind it bright, and the roof is designed and permitted with the deck.

Steps down to the lawn

Broad steps along the edge of the deck lead down to the lawn and double as extra seating, which suits families watching children play. Steps are built to even rise and tread sizes so they are safe for small feet.

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Pool Decks, Raised Decks and Screens in Manor Lakes

Compact lots and double-storey homes bring a few extra design needs in Manor Lakes.

Pool and spa decks

A composite or hardwood deck around a pool or spa gives a cool, non-splinter surface. It is designed together with the pool barrier, which must be registered and certified in Victoria, so the deck never creates a foothold within the non-climbable zone. See pool decking.

Decks off upstairs rooms

On double-storey homes, an elevated deck on posts can turn an upstairs living room or bedroom door into usable outdoor space. Raised decks are engineered for their height, braced for wind and fitted with a balustrade.

Privacy screens between close homes

With neighbours close on both sides, a slatted privacy screen along one edge of the deck blocks the view from upstairs windows next door and cuts the afternoon wind across the table.

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Built for Manor Lakes Clay, Sun and Wind

Manor Lakes sits on the open western basalt plains. Laverton RAAF, the nearest long-record Bureau of Meteorology station, records the conditions that shape every deck here.

Stumps on new estate ground

New estate lots often include filled or compacted ground over the region's reactive basalt clay, which shrinks in dry summers and swells in wet winters. A soil test sets the AS 2870 site class, and galvanised steel stumps sit on footings sized and set to the depth that class needs, so the deck does not move against the slab.

Sun, wind and board choice

Laverton RAAF records about 8.5 hours of sun a day in January and a mean afternoon wind of 21 km/h across the year, rising to 23.5 km/h in December. Sun and wind dry and grey timber fast, so boards are spaced correctly, air is kept moving under the deck and lighter colours are chosen where the deck faces west.

Drainage on a new block

New yards are often graded flat, so water from the roof and slab can pool where the deck goes. The ground under the deck is shaped to fall away from the house, and downpipes the deck crosses are connected to the stormwater.

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Deck Repairs, Restoration and Care in Manor Lakes

A new deck lasts longer with a little care, and early problems are easier to fix than late ones.

Oiling a new timber deck

A new timber deck is oiled on all faces before or just after laying, and again a few weeks later once the timber settles. In full Manor Lakes sun, it usually needs re-oiling every six to twelve months to keep its colour. See deck restoration and oiling.

Fixing early problems

Some decks built with new homes have stumps too far apart, plain steel screws or boards laid too tight, and start to bounce, stain or cup within a few years. Extra stumps or joists are added where the frame is weak, loose boards are re-fixed with stainless screws, and stained boards are cleaned and re-oiled. See deck repairs.

What a deck costs here

Every deck is priced from a free measure and a written, itemised quote. As a guide, treated pine is the most economical, merbau sits in the middle, and spotted gum, blackbutt and composite cost more. A roof, screens, steps and raised designs are each listed on their own line, along with the building permit where one is needed.

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Why Homeowners Choose a Deck Builder Near You in Manor Lakes

Deck builders near you in Manor Lakes should know new estate homes and the rules that come with them. Peak Decking measures every home before drawing anything and quotes in writing with every item listed.

Measured and drawn to each home

The free measure records the slab and door sill heights, the fall of the yard, the distance to each boundary and where stormwater can go. The deck is drawn to those numbers, so it finishes level with the house and drains away from it.

Permits and estate guidelines

Most decks need a building permit, and a deck more than 800 mm above ground can need a planning permit on a lot under 300 square metres, which many new Manor Lakes lots are. Estate design guidelines can also apply to new homes. These are checked first and the permit is lodged as part of the job. See deck permits.

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Manor Lakes Areas Covered, From Manor Lakes P-12 College to Wyndham Vale Station

Peak Decking covers all of Manor Lakes, from the established estates to the newest streets on the western edge. A free measure can be booked for any address in the suburb.

Around Manor Lakes P-12 College

The streets around Manor Lakes P-12 College were among the first in the suburb, so some of their original decks are now due for re-oiling or early repairs, alongside first decks for homes that never had one.

Near Wyndham Vale station

Homes within reach of Wyndham Vale station, on the Geelong line, include townhouses and family homes on compact lots. Composite decks level with the alfresco and privacy screens toward close neighbours are popular here, and small courtyard decks are sized so a table and chairs fit with room to move.

The newest streets

On the newest streets, homes are often only months old, with bare yards and builder's slabs. A first deck with a roof over the dining end and steps down to a new lawn is the most common job here. Because the yard is a blank slate, the deck, lawn, clothes line and garden beds can be planned together, so the deck sits where it gets afternoon shade and does not block the side access.

decking Services we offer In Manor Lakes

Timber Decking

Treated pine and hardwood decks built off the alfresco on stumps sized to the soil, with boards spaced and oiled for strong western sun and wind.

Composite Decking

Composite decks that never need oiling, will not splinter and resist fading, with boards and colours chosen for Wyndham's strong summer sun.

Merbau Decking

Rich red-brown merbau hardwood decks with tannin bleed managed and oil coats chosen to hold their colour in Wyndham's strong summer sun.

Spotted Gum Decking

Spotted gum, blackbutt and ironbark hardwood decks: hard, long lasting Australian timbers in lighter tones, oiled to hold their colour in the sun.

Pool Decking

Timber and composite decks around inground, above ground and spa pools, built to the barrier rules, cool underfoot and fixed to handle water and chlorine.

Elevated Decks

Raised and multi-level decks for upper floors, sloping blocks and views, engineered for height and wind, with balustrades and stairs built to code.

Deck Privacy Screens

Timber, composite and aluminium slat screens that give a deck or alfresco privacy from close neighbours and shelter from the afternoon wind.

Deck Stairs & Balustrades

Glass, aluminium, wire and timber balustrades and deck stairs, built to the National Construction Code and fixed to stand up to the afternoon wind.

Alfresco Decks

Decks that extend the alfresco slab into the yard, with pergolas, roofs, outdoor kitchens, lighting and screens for outdoor living all year.

Deck Repairs

Rotted boards, loose frames, sinking stumps and wobbly balustrades repaired or replaced, so an ageing deck is safe, level and solid again.

Deck Restoration & Oiling

Grey, dry and stained decks cleaned, sanded and oiled, stained or sealed to bring back the colour and protect the timber from Wyndham's strong sun.

Deck Permits

When a deck in Wyndham needs a building permit, when the 800 mm rule triggers a planning permit, and how pools, boundaries and neighbours affect approval.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about our decking In Manor Lakes

How much does a deck cost in Manor Lakes?

The cost depends on the size, the boards, the height and any roof or screens. Treated pine is the most economical and composite the most expensive. A free measure gives a written, itemised quote.

Do I need a permit for a deck in Manor Lakes?

Most decks need a building permit. On lots under 300 square metres, a deck over 800 mm high can also need a planning permit. Estate guidelines may apply too.