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
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
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
What’s the best decking surface 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 slip resistance, aesthetics, maintenance, installation, … 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
The Importance of Keeping Timber Joists Off the Ground in Decking Structures When constructing decking structures in domestic gardens, one critical factor often overlooked is ensuring that timber joists are not in direct ground contact. Timber, even when treated, is vulnerable to various forms of decay when exposed to moisture and soil. One significant threat … Read more
Do rats eat cats Rats certainly aren’t interested in your cat and not interested in living under your deck either. Rats hate the wet dry nature of the environment under your deck. One minute its dry and the next its raining which drips through the gaps which rats don’t like. They prefer either being wet … Read more
Professional hardwood decking in Bosham Cumaru hardwood decking beautifully designed and expertly constructed in Bosham, West Sussex. The results achieved by this professional landscaping company are outstanding. The style and finesse of this garden design is exemplified by the experts that have built it. Are you looking for a hardwood designer decking in Bosham, Sussex. … Read more
Swimming Pool Decking in Ascot A Contemporary and sleek looking mechanised pool cover made entirely from GRAD® System Decking in Ascot. An aluminium frame with Bamboo decking in a problem-solving situation for this private swimming pool. The decking design brief LDC was tasked with finding a solution that would enable them to build a deck … Read more
Decking installer in Dulwich, London A contemporary hardwood decking installation and built to last by local company “The Deck Dude”. Steeped in the local South London history of working in gardens in this area, Keri Bowker is a formidable decking installer. Hardwood decking ideas in Dulwich The Deck Dude has over 10 years in professional … Read more