.Garden Design and Landscaping advice for Self-build projects Use a professional for advice Whilst you may be using smaller subcontractors or even attempting the build yourself it does pay dividends to see the assistance of a professional Garden Designer. You may find someone suitable in the Association of Professional Landscapers. Get your garden designed before … Read more
How to reduce the cost of landscaping a garden The Design As a landscape consultant, I always suggest researching the most able company locally to you. Qualification and experience are essential, this coupled with a sensible portfolio of work, of course, will lead you in the right direction. Choose a company that is able to … Read more
The best way to build a deck The best way to build a decking structure is to know that your deck is being built correctly. By using the correct materials and the best industry-standard construction you can be rest assured it will last. The deck-building guidelines, regulations and best practices have been adopted by the … Read more
Using “Decking Tape” to protect your joists Decking Tape has been around for years and it’s here to stay. It is a sensible option that ensures maximum protection for your timber joists. It doesn’t matter which structural grading you use or the treatment class of the timber. By correctly applying joist tape you will guarantee … Read more
Help! My Garden Landscaping has gone Wrong This is what you need to do if you think your garden landscaping or decking project hasn’t been installed correctly. “My garden floods, my patio holds water, my wall is not level, the render is coming off the wall, the gaps in my decking are massive, my deck … Read more
Independent Decking Expert Witness Case Study An Independent Expert Witness report was required… In this instance, the client had commissioned a ‘carpenter’ to design a construct a composite decking terrace in their back garden. During the works, the client started to have doubts about the quality of the work being carried out. It didn’t look … Read more
Decking Inspirations at Chelsea Flower Show 2021 To creatively design and new terrace at the revered Flower Show at any Chelsea takes a brave soul. Your heart is certainly on your sleeve and for all of the world to see. The wrong gap, a splinter or indeed a creaking board and that may be sufficient … Read more
Choose a professional decking installer Choosing a professional decking installer is vital to the success of your new deck and one that protects your investment. Professional decking installers are specialists in exactly that, they only concern themselves with decking. Some Landscaping companies specialise in decking design and installation too. You’ll see some manufacturers run professional … Read more
Approved Decking Installers Schemes UK The vast majority of decking manufacturers will have professional decking installer schemes. These schemes are a way of ensuring that the contractors they recommend to install their decking are providing a professional service and installing the materials properly. Are they good for business? Yes, getting an endorsement from the manufacturer … Read more
The UK decking market 2021 – Where have all the decking materials gone? Timber Where have all the decking materials gone? Materials at source, that’s from Scandinavia, the USA, Canada, Russia, China, Asia, Indonesia are still being produced and trees are still growing in well-managed forests. The trees are being felled and sent to their … Read more