Decking Day at horticulture House is the first of its kind hosted by The Decking Network. As a professional you are invited to join us on the 3rd of July 2026. From across the landscape, garden design and decking industry we invite you to register your interest in Decking Day at Horticulture House, Didcot, Oxfordshire. … Read more
Questions to ask before you deck As the decking season gets going again, it is worth revisiting a few of the rules that still catch people out. The same questions come up every year. Does it need planning permission? Does it need a balustrade? Can a homeowner sign that requirement away? Is the frame timber … Read more
What does white deck mean for UK decking Pantone has named PANTONE 11-4201 “Cloud Dancer” as its Colour of the Year for 2026. It is a soft, airy off-white that is meant to feel calm and considered. On paper, that sounds like an easy win for garden design, because it lifts spaces and makes them … Read more
10 Decking Innovations Contractors need for 2026 UK decking news 2026 in the UK face smarter homeowners.Clients ask about comfort, realism, safety, and lifespan.This “INFOBURST” covers ten credible developments shaping 2026. Each item includes a contractor angle and a homeowner takeaway.Use it to refine your spec, upsell details, and shortlist installers. UK decking news 2026 … Read more
Trex Decking 2026 UK has New Colours, Cooler Boards, Smarter Garden Decks Homeowners plan garden upgrades earlier than ever. Trex Decking 2026 UK Trex answers with fresh colours and comfort-led performance for 2026.This update explains what’s new, why it matters, and how to choose well. You want a deck that looks premium, feels comfortable, and … 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
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
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
Millboard composite decking benefits: Why It Deserves Your Investment When choosing a new deck, the options can feel overwhelming. Homeowners compare timber, composites, and even aluminium. Installers look for products that deliver durability, style, and reliability. Understanding Millboard composite decking benefits is essential for both. This wood-free alternative offers far more than a stylish finish. It combines … Read more