Millboard has recently introduced a new Advanced Installer tier, which sits above its long-established Approved Installer scheme and, at the time of writing, includes just ten installers. First of all, congratulations to them. This is news worthy and should be shouted across all channels… Millboard is a clever brand, it understands presentation extremely well, and this latest … Read more
Kebony and thermally modified timber are often grouped together as modified woods, although the similarity can be misleading. Both can produce attractive and durable decking, but the processes change timber in very different ways. More importantly, they do not necessarily produce the same mechanical properties afterwards. In brief: Kebony and thermally modified timber can both … Read more
Replacing an established deck can involve far more than removing old boards and installing new ones. That becomes especially true when the property has difficult ground conditions, several levels and complicated access.”Deck builder Vaucluse”, the perfect phrase for every homeowner. This substantial home in Vaucluse, within Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, presented exactly that type of challenge. … Read more
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 Some suppliers describe timber as outdated, … Read more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