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Share on:<\/h4><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>U<\/span><\/strong>nexpected winners, Jim and Julie have reached their ultimate retirement dreams with a new deck, and the exciting news of winning our $10k Reno & Relax travel giveaway.<\/b>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>Jim had no idea what he was in for after his son, Nick, recommended posting his job on BC to find a great tradesperson.<\/p>\n
Nick had previously used BC for a landscaping & paving job a few years back, so he knew that Jim and Julie’s deck renovation would be in safe hands.<\/p>\n
Set out on a mission to create the perfect space for entertaining guests and spending quality time with family, <\/span>Jim, in his own words, ‘took it by the horns and the rest is history’.<\/span><\/p>\nJim was kind enough to share the details of his renovation experience, including:<\/p>\n<\/div>
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The problem vs the vision<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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Choosing a tradesperson<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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The job details<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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The results<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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Using BC<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Deck-Renovation-Before-1200x800-1.jpg\" "\\"Deck")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>A key feature was missing in Jim & Julie’s home: the perfect deck | Photo: Jim<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>The Problem vs Vision<\/b><\/h3><\/div>Jim and Julie’s 2006-built home, is the perfect north-facing spot with spectacular ocean views. But one key feature was missing: the perfect deck.<\/p>\n
The previous set up had outdated pavers and lacked shade and protection against New Zealand’s intense sun.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere was a big step from the house to the ground, so we wanted a deck which was level with the house,\u201d Jim says.<\/p>\n
Jim is currently installing two pergolas to accompany the deck. \u201cThe new pergolas are 4.5 meters out from the house, and being 99% UV protective, they will hopefully help in protecting us and the family from the sun,\u201d Jim adds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
U<\/span><\/strong>nexpected winners, Jim and Julie have reached their ultimate retirement dreams with a new deck, and the exciting news of winning our $10k Reno & Relax travel giveaway.<\/b> Jim had no idea what he was in for after his son, Nick, recommended posting his job on BC to find a great tradesperson.<\/p>\n Nick had previously used BC for a landscaping & paving job a few years back, so he knew that Jim and Julie’s deck renovation would be in safe hands.<\/p>\n Set out on a mission to create the perfect space for entertaining guests and spending quality time with family, <\/span>Jim, in his own words, ‘took it by the horns and the rest is history’.<\/span><\/p>\n Jim was kind enough to share the details of his renovation experience, including:<\/p>\n<\/div> The problem vs the vision<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Choosing a tradesperson<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> The job details<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> The results<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Using BC<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div> A key feature was missing in Jim & Julie’s home: the perfect deck | Photo: Jim<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div> Jim and Julie’s 2006-built home, is the perfect north-facing spot with spectacular ocean views. But one key feature was missing: the perfect deck.<\/p>\n The previous set up had outdated pavers and lacked shade and protection against New Zealand’s intense sun.<\/p>\n \u201cThere was a big step from the house to the ground, so we wanted a deck which was level with the house,\u201d Jim says.<\/p>\n Jim is currently installing two pergolas to accompany the deck. \u201cThe new pergolas are 4.5 meters out from the house, and being 99% UV protective, they will hopefully help in protecting us and the family from the sun,\u201d Jim adds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>The Problem vs Vision<\/b><\/h3><\/div>