Owatrol AP2 used at its best!

We recently worked with a architect who had a client that wanted to achieve the ‘weathered grey’ appearance from the outset.  The timber used was oak and the client wanted to have as little maintenance as possible. We specified Owatrol AP2 which offers the weathered grey appearance and because it is produced with Owatrol Oil … Read more

Client delighted with Owatrol products

Client delighted with Owatrol products

Client delighted with Owatrol products How do I oil my hardwood decking terrace This has to be one of the most common questions asked directly to the team at Owatrol. There are many different timber species which need different treatment oils. Some Owatrol oils are in fact water based whilst others are oil based.   … Read more

The Cedar book

Olympic Velodrome uses Owatrol Textrol Oil

We have been itching to announce this as the most prestigious project to date in the UK for Owatrol products.   More than 1,600 litres of Textrol Oil Clear were applied to the Velodrome and whilst we still cannot produce a proper case study until the games has finished, there is some evidence out there … Read more

Solid Bamboo Decking

Hi all, I am excited to be part of this decking community. A huge thank you to Karl and his team for all the valuable information and a platform for the industry to network. Since our launch last year at Eco Build, we at Bamboo Home have been experiencing a fantastic response to our solid bamboo decking and if you would … Read more

TDA Timber Decking Alert

TDA – Timber Decking Alerts These statements are directed at individuals about to embark on constructing a deck to highlight the latest decking news, information, ideas, products, warning and industry updates. TDA – Timber Decking Alert 15. Did you know that not all species of hardwood are suitable for timber decking in the UK. Most countries … Read more

Qualified Decking Installer

Good Morning Karl I think that a suitably limited ‘qualification’, for basic deck design & construction would be very welcome, and I for one, despite 38 years in the industry, am always keen to learn, and would like to be involved/take part. Part of my work these days involves me in adjudication and the preparation … Read more

Vitex Decking from China

We are about to do some Vitex from the Solomon Islands.  Nice clean hardwood and supposed to be very durable.  I wonder if anyone has tried it.  It is highly esteemed in the Solomons where it is considered one of their best woods.