The Decking Network began in 2010 to give decking professionals a place to share their work, exchange knowledge and reach the homeowners looking for skilled installers. More than 10,000 people now follow the Network, but its value still depends on the people who take part. That is why we want to see you at FutureScape … Read more
Free UK Installer Days | Autumn 2026 Excursion is going on the road. Four cities. One seriously practical day. Decking, fixings, subframes and railing brought together for installers who want to build better decks. Reserve a free place Explore Excursion Decking Network News The UK decking industry does not need another day spent watching polished … Read more
Decking has changed enormously, but the way it is sometimes discussed has not. Too often, the conversation begins and ends with the colour or finish of the board. Yet anyone who designs, specifies or builds decking knows that the visible surface is only one part of a much larger system. The structure beneath it, the … Read more
The first Decking Day was created to do far more than fill a room with products, banners and familiar industry faces. It was created to start a conversation that the UK decking industry has needed for many years. From the moment people arrived at Horticulture House, it was clear that this was not going to … Read more
Decking still divides opinion. Some garden designers avoid decking completely. Some garden designers love it. few will only use it when the site gives them no better option. That reaction did not come from nowhere. Over the years, many designers have seen poor decking. They have seen rotten timber frames, slippery boards, badly fixed composites, … Read more
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
A proud moment for decking excellence The APL Awards matter. They recognise genuine quality in UK landscaping. They reward skill, judgement, and craftsmanship on site. That is exactly why this result deserves proper applause. This year, the Decking Feature category brought together three strong finalists. Ellicar, Kingfisher Decking Ltd, and The London Decking Company each … Read more
Decking knowledge quietly changes the way good businesses operate If you work in landscaping or garden design, you already know that decking has changed. Clients no longer want “just a deck”. They want reassurance, longevity, and confidence that the structure will still perform years from now. Because of that shift, the difference between a good … 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
Industry Decking News at the largest landscaping event in the UK FutureScape Decking Hub delivered real value this year. Live demos. Honest Q&A. Practical methods you can use on your next job. If you missed it, you missed out. The Decking Hub: built for Professionals The Hub runs like a fast track, the talk and … Read more