Millboard decking installation designed and built by Karl Harrison in Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire The Chalfont decking design brief To provide a decking area suitable for the daily use of small children close to the rear of the house, the area needs to be non-slip, easy to clean and last a long time. There is a … Read more
The garden design near Chorleywood For this new garden design we had to consider the exact requirements of the client. In most cases a brief has a certain amount of poetic licence; this compared to the norm was not at all what the clients expected. The clients requested an area to relax in, complete privacy, … Read more
A curved decking project using Millboard Enhanced Grain in the Driftwood colour. The client required Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd to provide the design, supply and installation of a decking platform that would create a curved design that could take the weight of a hot tub at a later date. A standard c16/c24 timber sub frame structure … Read more
How does hardwood decking weather? Tropical hardwood such as Ipe, Elondo, Massaranduba and many others all have their own behaviour when used as timber decking. Some are considered livelier than others, some are harder wearing, some are oiled and some not…There are never two decks the same as they are built as bespoke projects for … Read more
A question we often hear is what makes suitable decking wood, surely wood is wood. As you can guess by reading the topic of this blog post, not every wood is equal to the task. There are plenty of wood species which are used for a wide range of timber applications from flooring to worktops, … 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
International Timber’s decking range gives you the design flexibility to achieve a look that suits a range of lifestyles and environments. We have a range of beautiful species of hardwood and softwood timbers to choose from, each mellowing over time to add a unique warmth and character. Plus a choice of handrail and balustrade components to satisfy … Read more
Apart from the advantages listed in my first blog on whether to add decking to a design for an outdoor area, there are some fundamental issues of ‘levels’ which add weight to this. Many people today want to extend the living area directly from their indoor spaces. The want the house to flow seemlessly … Read more
Artisan wood fired ovens on your decking Have you considered having a wood fired oven on your timber decking or in your garden? Something custom made that enhances your garden decking space. These features are unique and can be used all year round… They make your garden small amazing too and contribute to the perfect … Read more