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Joist connection for deck framing

Joist connection for deck framing The best advice for fixing joists as a decking frame is based on many years of what works and what doesn’t. The other advice is based on timber science and industry standard timber connection and what is and what isn’t acceptable. It is vital to the success of any decking … Read more

Can I have a fire pit on my decking?

Can I have a fire pit on my decking?

Can I have a fire pit on my decking? Of course, you may have a fire pit anywhere you like, where you put it is entirely up to you. Whether it should be there is totally different question. Modern gas fires or fires that use a liquid to produce flames are usually acceptable. These sorts … Read more

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Help! My Garden Landscaping has gone Wrong

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

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Independent Decking Expert Witness Case Study

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

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Repairing a decking disaster

Repairing a decking disaster This garden project was initially completed a few years ago by others. The client decided the space needed some professional maintenance; they also wanted to make some additions to the area. One of the main focal points of this project is the decking. This beautiful hardwood ipe was installed with inadequate … Read more

Composite decking replacement in London

Composite decking replacement in London

Composite decking replacement in London This isn’t the first time Karl has been called in to look at a composite deck gone wrong – unfortunately, it probably isn’t the last either. You can see from the before pictures that this deck was in poor condition. This was installed two and a half years ago, and … Read more

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Decking latest design fashion

Decking latest design fashion “Decking latest design fashion” conjures a cacophony of brain storming concepts; it sets the stage for all to follow in its wake This carefully considered montage of the very latest in designer decking on display is certain to wow the judges. Designed by a leading expert, the style is like the … Read more

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Approved Millboard Decking Installer Beaconsfield

Approved Millboard Decking Installer Beaconsfield. Karl was first contacted by the PGCA to consult on this project that had been “finished” in 2019 by another contractor. He promptly made a site visit to get a closer look. It was clear from first appearances the generic composite decking had bent, twisted, discoloured and done all but … Read more

I hate decking

I hate decking, are you really bothered, it’s only decking!

I hate decking, are you really bothered, it’s only decking! Why do you hate decking? In the last 25 years the UK has seen a horror story of decking products and installations that may have frightened many off. Presently it is rather popular and with a spend of over £500 Million (deck board retail figures) … Read more