Section of scaffolding tower sunk into pond and joined at top with scaffolding pole. Heavy stretchers run out from bank to atop scaffolding, held in place with metal straps. Suspended deck planked with composite plastic decking, resistant to rotting. Weight over water counterbalanced with railway sleeper attached to frame at landward end. Frame of house built up with 4"x4" and 4"x2" timber. Window inserted to shaded side. Metal mesh inserted to provide ventilation.
Roof formed of 3"x2" timber, covered with sterling board and shed roofing felt. Door cut down and inserted, to provide human access. All framing stained black. House panelled with weatherboarding and floored with sterling board. Pontoon made from four plastic drainage pipe 90° turns, joined together and captured within plastic decking frame. Pontoon covered with sterling board and weighted to sit level with water. Sloping ramp of plastic decking, hinged at head, and captured at foot by a block and coffer, to enable rise and fall with water.
Theory is that foxes will not swim out into the water in order to access the ducks' doorway from the deck. Other than weatherboarding, roofing felt, a box of screws, wood stain, two bolts and a handle, all materials were re-used scrap. Total cost £129. Will be called Duck 'all. No MPs' expenses claimed.
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