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
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
Replacing an established deck can involve far more than removing old boards and installing new ones. That becomes especially true when the property has difficult ground conditions, several levels and complicated access.”Deck builder Vaucluse”, the perfect phrase for every homeowner. This substantial home in Vaucluse, within Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, presented exactly that type of challenge. … Read more
A homeowner asks a simple question: “Can you replace just the rotten elements?” It sounds reasonable. However, sometimes a few rotten boards are only the visible part of a much larger failure. That was the starting point for this substantial Deckorators Excursion deck in Capel-le-Ferne, Kent. The existing timber deck had reached the end of its natural … Read more
Placing the deck in the right place is key Most homeowners begin by looking at the area immediately outside the rear doors. That may sit beyond the kitchen, dining room, family room or a set of bi-folds. In many average-sized UK gardens, it remains the most sensible place to start. Where should decking be positioned … Read more
Planning your new deck with confidence Planning a new garden deck can transform how you use your home. It can create an easy route into the garden and a dependable place for dining. It can also give family life somewhere comfortable to move outdoors. However, those benefits do not come from the decking boards alone. … Read more
A homeowner’s checklist for a safer, stronger deck that looks right from day one A good deck should make your garden easier to use. It mustn’t include any of these 7 decking mistakes. It should feel solid underfoot, look crisp at the edges, and drain well after rain. However, I still see plenty of projects … Read more
Premium decking deserves a premium installation When homeowners invest in premium decking such as Millboard or Deckorators Excursion, the expectation is always the same. They want it to look crisp, clean, and deliberate, with the kind of finish you would normally associate with work inside the house. It is vital that your premium decking deserves … 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