curved decking facia

[siddaway]

Hi

does anyone have any recommendations for bending a facia board to provide a finish to the decking I have built (picture in my album)

the decking is raised about 200 mm from the path which curves round it and the decking is cut to match its curve, I now need to attached a facia type board out of same or similar wood to hide the joists etc but would like it to follow the curve for a good finish

any suggestion much appreciated !

Andy

 

[Thermo]

very difficult with decking boards to get a curve on them. We normally build the frame to an octagonal shape and place a fascia on each side of the octagon, then oversail the actuial boards over the edge and cut them to the curve.

 

[siddaway]

hi

thanks for the reply would it not be possible to use a different section of timber ie a thinner one which would bend easier ?

 

[Richardp]

I have bent timber for boat building, put the timber in a metal pipe with water and a bung at both ends and then but it over a fire and steam it, but it's easier and safer to use ply and laminate it with a waterproof wood glue. if you google it I'm sure you'll find something, it really is very simple.

 

[Jaffa72]

I replied to this post last night but it seems to have disappeared.....

Any moderater able to explain where my post went

 

[WabbitPoo]

I have used thin marine ply with success (and no reports of any failures!). Just make sure you seal all the edges with a suitable waterproof varnish.

 

[siddaway]

thanks for the replies.....