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
A landmark moment for Yorkshire decking The UK has officially welcomed its first Deckorators Excursions decking UK installation. This stunning project was installed in Kirk Ella by Heritage Decking Ltd, a company already recognised for premium craftsmanship and forward-thinking outdoor design. The Excursions collection, known for its mineral-based composite technology, has made its debut in … Read more
The Decking Hub is back—and bigger at FutureScape 2025 After a standout debut in 2024, The Decking Hub returns to FutureScape 2025 in association with Decking Network. This year, Karl Harrison hosts live demonstrations with leading brands. The goal is clear: give you practical knowledge you can use on your next deck. You’ll get real … Read more
Matthew Burgon decking professional in Sheffield Who are you, what do you do and where are you from I’m Matthew Burgon from Sheffield and I am a decking professional. I design and install high-spec garden decks with an obsession for structure, detail and finish. My ethos is simple: specify best-in-class materials, engineer the substructure correctly … Read more
The Changing Face of Decking in the UK On November 18, 2022, at the CITES Conference of the Parties, two of the most sought-after tropical hardwoods—Ipe and Cumaru—were officially added to CITES Appendix II. These species, once synonymous with “luxury decking,” are now recognised as endangered. Ipe and Cumaru on endangered list, you should remember … Read more
Grooved decking is dated and not groovey in the slightest Smooth decking vs grooved decking is “The” most common question when choosing the right deck surface for your garden. Grooved, ribbed or smooth decking? All styles have their champions, but they serve very different purposes. Let’s explore the differences, advantages, and drawbacks. We’ll look at … Read more
Why Karl Harrison chooses this luxury decking Some surfaces simply belong in beautiful places. Just as a Louboutin heel tells you something about the wearer, this deck reveals the taste of the homeowner. Lets refine your outdoor living. Crafted with the precision of Chanel tailoring and the quiet power of Armani Casa, this composite decking … Read more
The art of combining earth toned decking for luxury aesthetics Elegant earth tone decking isn’t about bold patterns or loud colours. Luxury and pure elegance lies in restraint. For UK homeowners seeking timeless outdoor style, earth-toned decking offers the perfect balance of form and function. With budgets starting from £400+ VAT per square metre and increase … Read more
How to design a show-stopping outdoor living space Creating a garden deck is no longer about functionality alone. For the discerning homeowner, it’s a canvas for lifestyle, elegance, and expression. With the right materials and vision, your outdoor space can rival the interior of a luxury penthouse. Luxury garden deck ideas for elegant outdoor living … Read more
MITIGATING THE EFFECTS OF WATER ON BUILDING PROJECTS Water may be the source of life, but many argue that it is also responsible for over 75% of water damage on building projects.[1] As the second most common claim (29.4%) from home insurance in the United States, water damage affects around 14 000 people daily with … Read more