There are many different plastic or composite decking products available in the UK. There are plenty of colours shapes, lengths, thicknesses and textures to choose from. It is up to the end user which suits their needs best (I meant client…). Cost and aesthetics seem to be the driving factors, although longevity and performance should … Read more
GCM 12 GDL Professional Bosch Mitre Saw with GTA 2500 W Professional Stand I would normally comment upon pros and cons of a new piece of equipment, in this case there is simply no need, only pro’s here. This saw is “off the scale” in terms of price, usability and most importantly accuracy. We have started … Read more
TimberShops Timbershops is a new web site that provides the platform for both buyers and sellers of timber products, in particular decking and realted landscaping products. Launched in the last few weeks by Timber-on-Line.Com to run alongside TimberClick the site hosts numerous online timber shops, some standard merchant shops whilst others are specialist (specialist decking stores … Read more
Another absolutely delighted Owatrol customer after we had suggested using Net-trol to remove rust stains from their very expensive sandstone paving. David contacted us as it had been suggested that Net-trol would be able to remove the stains that were caused by metal furniture being left on the newly laid slabs when they treated their … Read more
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 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