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Decking Industry News and Events
Owatrol Products Maintain the Royal Yacht Britannia
For some time now Owatrol wood care solutions have been used to maintain the timber on the Royal Yacht Britannia. I realise that this is not decking related as such, but offers further insight as to the quality and applications for using Owatrol oils to protect and preserve timber. The key products being used for … 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.
How to Write a Decking Blog on the Decking Network
How to Write a Decking Blog on the Decking Network Relevance in the Title Ok so we are blogging about decking on a decking site, so in real terms we couldn’t ask for a better platform when considering relevance. Whilst there are millions of blogs out there in the ether, if you consider a few … Read more
Chinese New Year 2012 (23 January)
It will soon be Chinese New Year, the lunar new year when, this time, Chinese all around the world will herald in the Year of the Dragon with a month of fireworks and family gatherings. Personally it will signify five years in China and a time to review progress. I came here to set up … Read more
Owatrol Products Revive an Ageing Deck Once More
For those of you that have not yet experienced the affects that Owatrol can make to old, weathered timber, then I hope this can offer an insight… A client in the south of the country was looking to have their decking restored as it had become grey and weathered having been left untreated since it … Read more
A few Pictures From Creating Landscapes 2011
We recently came back from creating landscapes 2011 trade show where we featured our range of hardwood decking. It was a fantastic opportunity to mix with our fellow professionals including garden designers, landscapers and architects. Here are a few photos from the day.