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
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
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
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
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
My deck is Slippy Help, I have just slipped on my decking… Slippery decking advice I would perhaps suggest it is your dirty deck that has algae on the surface is slippery and not your timber. Any untreated or non-maintained surface that has poor maintenance is more than likely to be slippery. There are many … Read more
How do I “Specify Decking” Professional Designers and Architects specify decking on a regular basis, until recently decking has been in the back seat when considered an integral part of the initial cost analysis of the project. Professional decking installation is a specialist trade and has a key role to play in your Project. We … Read more
Which decking oil is best in the UK? If you’ve ever looked at a timber deck and thought “it used to look so much better”, you’re not alone. Timber doesn’t suddenly fail. Instead, it slowly fades, greys, and loses its warmth. So, when people ask which decking oil is best in the UK, the answer … Read more
Do you know why timber changes colour outside? How does hardwood decking weather is a great question and this decking news page answers it in detail. decking is often chosen because it looks exceptional when first installed. However, what many people do not fully appreciate is how timber behaves once it is exposed to the … Read more
How Much Does Decking Cost What cost is a decking board? A common question by many end users is “what is the price difference between hardwood decking and softwood decking”? “why do they vary in price so much”? Softwood decking, Hardwood timber decking or composite decking information is readily available and the end user can understand the … Read more