Spruce in structural timber – from Hurricane aircraft to garden decks Spruce in structural timber starts in a hangar at RAF Coningsby, standing next to the timber fuselage structure of a Hawker Hurricane maintained by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Looking closely at the airframe, you see spruce stringers running along the steel skeleton … Read more
Kebony Decking by Brooks Bros Timber — A Statement of Sustainable Luxury in Central London In the heart of Central London, this beautifully elevated terrace stands as a testament to craftsmanship, precision, and sustainability. At its core lies 80 square metres of Kebony Clear modified timber, expertly supplied by Brooks Bros Timber — one of … Read more
A £13 Cabernet That “Rivals” £2,000 Wines… Sure It Does Every few months there’s a headline so ridiculous you almost admire it.“Aldi’s new £13 Cabernet that rivals £2,000 wines.” Of course it does. And my Transit van rivals a Ferrari if you only look at it in very bad light from 200 yards away. Don’t … Read more
Trex RainEscape: maximising outdoor living space as part of a balcony deck build Homeowners on the Wirral Peninsula wanted to make the most of their picturesque surroundings by adding a first-floor Trex RainEscape balcony deck to their barn conversion. An important part of the brief was the ability to use the area beneath the balcony … Read more
Deckorators Excursion Oslo in London – a new benchmark for highbrow decks Decorators Decking in London for when you demand the best, most homeowners assume they must compromise the second time around.This London project proves the opposite. With Deckorators Excursion Oslo and design by Karl Harrison, the new deck is stronger, smarter and calmer to … Read more
By Karl Harrison – The UK Decking Guy in the hat Vegas, baby—DeckExpo edition DeckExpo Las Vegas was loud, bright and gloriously over-the-top—exactly what you want from the world’s biggest decking meet-up. Breakfasts were vast, dinners even vaster, and the portion control was—let’s say—spectacular. Everything about Vegas is a spectacle, only slightly larger than what … Read more
DIY SOS decking ramp DIY SOS decking ramp solved a huge problem in their latest home transformation in Swansea, one particular feature stood out — a curved composite ramp, designed and built to give wheelchair access from the home to the garden. The project brought together Trex composite decking and the expertise of Paul Smythe, a … Read more
The decking ban at a glance There’s no blanket UK ban on fake grass or other synthetic landscaping materials and certainly not a ban on composite decking. Some professional bodies urge caution or campaign against plastic grass. I support evidence-led, site-specific choices: permeable, nature-positive first; synthetics only where they solve a real problem and meet durability, drainage … Read more
A landmark moment for Yorkshire decking The UK has officially welcomed its first Deckorators Excursions decking UK installation. This stunning project was installed in Kirk Ella by Heritage Decking Ltd, a company already recognised for premium craftsmanship and forward-thinking outdoor design. The Excursions collection, known for its mineral-based composite technology, has made its debut in … Read more
The Decking Hub is back—and bigger at FutureScape 2025 After a standout debut in 2024, The Decking Hub returns to FutureScape 2025 in association with Decking Network. This year, Karl Harrison hosts live demonstrations with leading brands. The goal is clear: give you practical knowledge you can use on your next deck. You’ll get real … Read more