I have some guys fitting some decking at the moment but dont think that it is being fitted correctly. I have a sloped garden and they have raised the decking one end and are securing to the joists to posts with screws. the other end they have not dug out the soil but have rested the joists on the soil, is this a problem? is it sufficient to secure the joists with screws rather than bolts?

rob, June 2009

http://www.youtube.com/profile?v=cq8m3WcOMYI&user=Lowes

This is a US video - cross members are bolted to upright posts...

As you are the customer you can always insist on bolts - extra cost is minimal.

Peccavi, June 2009