Choosing sustainable composite decking Decking is on trend, it’s fashionable, its needed and a professional designed decking platform is perfect for your garden. The UK has experienced a growing trend for upgrading our gardens. As we know, this has led to the popularity of outdoor decking like Trex. Reducing the environmental impact of all projects … Read more
Country Supplies Becomes Brand Ambassador for the Decking Network We are really proud to have become a Brand Ambassador for the Decking Network. The Decking Network is an online community of decking professionals and enthusiasts who share a passion for outdoor living and the art of deck building. By becoming a member of this community, … Read more
Outdoor living design with Decking Outdoor living is essential to your families’ wellbeing, and relaxing in your garden is a perfect way to wind down. The winter months are almost behind us and Spring is about to burst into our gardens. You’ve neglected your gardens, it’s been cold outside and the weather a far cry … Read more
Questions for your garden deck Questions a designer may ask before proposing a decking solution When you have decided to ask decking companies for a quotation for a new deck you are going to be asked as series of questions. You can wait until the meeting or you could prepare a list of answers prior … Read more
What is Trex composite decking The demand for Trex composite decking is increasing year on year as professional installers and homeowners recognise the benefits. Trex® is the world leading brand alternative to traditional timber decking. The sustainability credentials are unmatched around the world, so it’s easy to see why more people are choosing Trex. The … Read more
Garden decking maintenance tips Garden decking maintenance tips, from experts, will keep your wood or composite decking looking its best all year. Your decking platform is in your garden, outside and is subject the all of the elements from the weather. The UK has temperature of a sweltering plus 40°C to a freezing cold minus … Read more
Millboard opens its curtains for the first time in the UK Millboard has officially opened its curtains and embraced the professional Decking installers of its, up until now, secret brand. An exciting couple of days at the Ryton-on-Dunsmore manufacturing facility and heart of the UK’s leading brand of decking. Amazing people, great industry support and … Read more
Material companions for decking Decking is an important element in many gardens. It can be a stand-alone platform, a pontoon or a multi-level terrace surrounded by planting. The decking should work within the whole garden scheme. The material companions for a decking scheme may often be overlooked when in most cases would add tremendously to … Read more
Garden Decking Trends for 2023 Lighter and brighter are the on-trend gardens for this year. White is the new black and the colours are sharper than they ever have been. Combinations of materials should be harmonious, simple and geometric The last decade has been overwhelmed with black surrounded by variations in grey. This is so … Read more
Joist connection for deck framing The best advice for fixing joists as a decking frame is based on many years of what works and what doesn’t. The other advice is based on timber science and industry standard timber connection and what is and what isn’t acceptable. It is vital to the success of any decking … Read more