Choosing between timber or composite decking is one of the first major decisions homeowners face when planning a garden deck. This is an independent comparison of smooth pine, Kebony, hardwood and premium composite decking for UK homeowners. However, advertising often makes that decision appear much simpler than it is. Some suppliers describe timber as outdated, … Read more
Ipe is one of the densest and most durable hardwoods used for exterior decking. When it has been correctly specified, installed and maintained, it can provide a particularly attractive and long-lasting deck surface. White blotches on Ipe decking can be particularly alarming, especially where the deck is new, recently restored or has only just been … Read more
A homeowner asks a simple question: “Can you replace just the rotten elements?” It sounds reasonable. However, sometimes a few rotten boards are only the visible part of a much larger failure. That was the starting point for this substantial Deckorators Excursion deck in Capel-le-Ferne, Kent. The existing timber deck had reached the end of its natural … Read more
Decking can work in almost any garden, but the same decking design will not work everywhere. A level garden beside a modern extension requires a different response from a steep site, a shaded courtyard or a garden surrounded by mature trees. Each may suit decking exceptionally well, provided the design responds to the conditions. Choosing … Read more
This may be the decking solution the UK composite market has been searching for There is a moment in many garden design conversations when the client says, “I think we want composite decking. Is Kebony Sustainable Decking something you’ve missed in the UK? That sentence usually comes from a sensible place. They want something durable. … Read more
10 Decking Innovations Contractors need for 2026 UK decking news 2026 in the UK face smarter homeowners.Clients ask about comfort, realism, safety, and lifespan.This “INFOBURST” covers ten credible developments shaping 2026. Each item includes a contractor angle and a homeowner takeaway.Use it to refine your spec, upsell details, and shortlist installers. UK decking news 2026 … Read more
Heritage Decking – Yorkshire composite decking installer When homeowners in Leeds and across Yorkshire search for professional composite decking installer, Heritage Decking is the name that keeps coming up. From compact town gardens in North Leeds to luxury terraces in Harrogate, the company has built hundreds of bespoke decks across the region, always with the … Read more
Deckorators Excursion Oslo in London – a new benchmark for highbrow decks Decorators Decking in London for when you demand the best, most homeowners assume they must compromise the second time around.This London project proves the opposite. With Deckorators Excursion Oslo and design by Karl Harrison, the new deck is stronger, smarter and calmer to … Read more
Industry Decking News at the largest landscaping event in the UK FutureScape Decking Hub delivered real value this year. Live demos. Honest Q&A. Practical methods you can use on your next job. If you missed it, you missed out. The Decking Hub: built for Professionals The Hub runs like a fast track, the talk and … Read more
Autumn deck maintenance Steps Autumn Deck Maintenance: 10 Steps to Protect Your Garden Deck. — as summer slips into autumn, your boards collect dust, BBQ splashes and a crunchy quilt of leaves. Be patient, let the winds finish the drop, then pick a dry day for one last clean before winter. This good news friendly … Read more