Roof terrace decking in Farnham needed to solve two linked problems on this refurbishment: unsafe balustrades and renewed waterproofing above living space. BalcoDeck provided an integrated decking and guarding solution without penetrating the horizontal roof membrane. Across three first-floor balconies, the project shows why the supporting system deserves as much attention as the finished boards. … Read more
An Edinburgh pub’s £35,000 decking investment has sparked a planning dispute. However, the story raises a wider question: who carries the responsibility when construction starts before the council grants permission? The decking dispute at The Keelson According to The Scotsman’s report of 4 October 2026, the owners of The Keelson, on Leith’s Shore, spent £35,000 … Read more
Walk into a builders’ merchant and you will find rows of joist hangers that look reassuringly familiar. They are folded from metal, punched with fixing holes and often described as galvanised. Some listings even mention decking but not all joist hangers are for outdoor decking.It would be easy to pick the size that fits your … Read more
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
A professional decking quotation should give you far more than a total price and the name of the board you have chosen. It should explain what will be built, how it will be supported, which materials and fixings will be used, what work is included and what may result in an additional charge. This matters … Read more
There is a tendency in garden construction to treat every slope as a problem that needs to be removed, yet decking for a sloping garden can often offer a more practical solution. The ground falls away, the doors sit too high or one side of the garden sits lower than the other, so the immediate … Read more
Your decking can become much hotter than the air around it A garden deck can feel pleasantly warm in spring and uncomfortably hot during a summer afternoon. This often surprises homeowners because the weather forecast may say 28°C while the surface beneath their feet feels considerably hotter. So ask yourself ” why does decking get … Read more
Millboard has recently introduced a new Advanced Installer tier, which sits above its long-established Approved Installer scheme and, at the time of writing, includes just ten installers. First of all, congratulations to them. This is news worthy and should be shouted across all channels… Millboard is a clever brand, it understands presentation extremely well, and this latest … Read more
Kebony and thermally modified timber are often grouped together as modified woods, although the similarity can be misleading. Both can produce attractive and durable decking, but the processes change timber in very different ways. More importantly, they do not necessarily produce the same mechanical properties afterwards. In brief: Kebony and thermally modified timber can both … Read more