Threading into stainless is doable, but it’s not like tapping into pine or even aluminium. You’ve got to respect the material — otherwise, it’ll chew up your tap and leave you with a half-threaded hole and a fresh reason to go to the pub early.

You’ve built the deck. You’ve oiled the timber. You’ve stood back, beer in hand, and admired your handiwork. But before you declare it finished, there’s one more job that deserves your full attention: the balustrade.