Walk into a builders’ merchant and you will find rows of joist hangers that look reassuringly familiar. They are folded from metal, punched with fixing holes and often described as galvanised. Some listings even mention decking but not all joist hangers are for outdoor decking.It would be easy to pick the size that fits your … Read more
The Decking Network began in 2010 to give decking professionals a place to share their work, exchange knowledge and reach the homeowners looking for skilled installers. More than 10,000 people now follow the Network, but its value still depends on the people who take part. That is why we want to see you at FutureScape … Read more
Free UK Installer Days | Autumn 2026 Excursion is going on the road. Four cities. One seriously practical day. Decking, fixings, subframes and railing brought together for installers who want to build better decks. Reserve a free place Explore Excursion Decking Network News The UK decking industry does not need another day spent watching polished … Read more
Decking has changed enormously, but the way it is sometimes discussed has not. Too often, the conversation begins and ends with the colour or finish of the board. Yet anyone who designs, specifies or builds decking knows that the visible surface is only one part of a much larger system. The structure beneath it, the … Read more
A professional decking quotation should give you far more than a total price and the name of the board you have chosen. It should explain what will be built, how it will be supported, which materials and fixings will be used, what work is included and what may result in an additional charge. This matters … Read more
There is a tendency in garden construction to treat every slope as a problem that needs to be removed, yet decking for a sloping garden can often offer a more practical solution. The ground falls away, the doors sit too high or one side of the garden sits lower than the other, so the immediate … Read more
Sometimes a new business begins with a carefully prepared plan, but sometimes it starts with a product that simply disappoints you. For Chris Saxby, founder and Managing Director of Timbosite, the idea began after he experienced problems with composite decking at his own home. Within around nine months, the decking had started to cause concerns, … Read more
Your decking can become much hotter than the air around it A garden deck can feel pleasantly warm in spring and uncomfortably hot during a summer afternoon. This often surprises homeowners because the weather forecast may say 28°C while the surface beneath their feet feels considerably hotter. So ask yourself ” why does decking get … Read more