CREATING A COMPLETE OUTDOOR LIVING SOLUTION Location: London, UK Products: QWICKBUILD Sub-Structure RESORTDECK Composite Decking Frameless Glass Balustrade Download Case Study: COMPOSITE DECKING AND GLASS BALUSTRADE BALCONY There is nothing like living in the city but still being able to enjoy a stunning view from your balcony. This was exactly what our recent customer wanted to … Read more
Small gardens can really benefit from cleverly planned and installed decking. If there is limited space or you are just looking for a low maintenance option, decking is a great solution. When installed well, decking can create the illusion of space and add interest to an otherwise empty garden. Directions Attention can be diverted … Read more
What is High End decking? High End decking is the correct use of appropriate timber materials, creatively designed and expertly constructed with the needs of the client the priority. It’s not about the most expensive materials but is about how the materials are used. High End is about managing the clients every expectation and providing … Read more
Timber decking, a specification from another world… “Now, I want a decking board that is durable and very hard, perhaps Ipe. I would like it very light in colour, in fact the colour must homogenous across all boards. It should be 25 mm thick; the width needs to be 225 mm as it will then … Read more
Safety, sustainability and aesthetics are what most people look for when investing in decking for their garden. In most cases, timber is the material of choice as it’s widely available and can be painted in a number of attractive finishes. Although timber looks great, it can succumb to wear and tear unless it’s regularly maintained. … Read more
I watch the Flower show at Chelsea perhaps all for the wrong reasons, I look for the timber and how it’s designed into the structure of the garden. The quality, the cut, the fixing and the many techniques as to how it is used… Joe swift ambled through Trailfinders Australian Garden designed by Philip Johnson … Read more
Maintaining an aluminum deck is easier than you think. Think of it this way, prolonging the good looks of your powder coated AridDek aluminum decking is just like caring for your car. Every now and then your car will need a wash; and you know that cleaning it is a smart way to protect your investment. … Read more
When you think about recycling you probably think of sorting your plastics and cans into separate bins. After all, aluminum cans are the most recycled item in the United States. It’s no surprise either if you ‘consider that over two-thirds of all aluminum ever produced are still in use today’ (The Aluminum Association). There are even more … Read more
With reality TV gardening there came a time when it seemed every back garden had to be decked in some form or other and also had to be laid in just one hour! But decking has been used for many years in various ways in Scandinavia and America to such effect that to use … Read more
Millboard decking installation designed and built by Karl Harrison in Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire The Chalfont decking design brief To provide a decking area suitable for the daily use of small children close to the rear of the house, the area needs to be non-slip, easy to clean and last a long time. There is a … Read more