Featured project · Whangaparāoa · Auckland
Whangaparāoa School.
A new classroom block landed on screw piles, with a timber deck.
The work
A classroom landed.
A deck built around it.
At Whangaparāoa School, Caleb’s work included landing a new classroom block on screw piles and building the deck. The photographs follow the landing stage, deck framing and finished deck, stairs and ramp.
Caleb’s work included
- 01Landing the new classroom block on screw piles
- 02Building the timber deck
From foundations to the front door
From screw piles beneath the classroom to deck boards, stairs and handrails, the photos show the work at different stages.
See the construction sequence ↓A closer look
The deck.
The way in.
Timber decking, stairs, handrails and the side ramp. Select a photograph to see the full frame. Retouched views are labelled.
Along the classroom deck
The timber deck and tiered steps alongside the classroom block. Colour corrected with light surface cleanup. View original photo.
Steps to the classroom
Timber steps, handrail and contrasting stair nosing strips at the classroom entrance.
Ramp and handrails
The side access ramp and concrete landing. Retouched to correct colour and remove a blower and muddy footprints. View original photo.
The other end of the deck
The deck, entrance stairs and concrete landing viewed from the opposite end.
Handrail and deck edge
A closer view of the stair handrail, balustrade and long deck edge.
On site
From piles
to decking.
The classroom landing and deck construction, photographed as the work took shape.
01 / Screw piles in place
Rows of screw piles set out beneath the classroom footprint.
02 / Landing the classroom
A view beneath the raised classroom during the landing stage.
03 / Deck framing
Bearers and joists forming the deck structure alongside the classroom.
04 / Work on the frame
Carpentry in progress along the front of the classroom block.
05 / Laying the decking
Decking boards being laid while the framing remains visible at the edges.
06 / Building the stairs
The stair framing before the treads and finishing boards were installed.
07 / Ramp and rail work
Posts set out alongside the ramp while the access work was underway.
Planning something similar?
Think about the deck
and the way onto it.
For your project, start with the building entrances, the levels outside and how the space will be used. Share any plans and photos so Caleb can discuss the work and the professional input needed.
Decks, stairs and ramps are scoped for the site. Our low-level deck budget planner is a starting point for decking; it does not price a complete ramp or access solution.