decking regulations EC5

To regulate or not to regulate

To regulate or not to regulate the way decking structures are built in the UK There are many different ways to construct a decking platform, too many decking options to choose from but how do we build them? Whether you choose traditional timber, HDPE or aluminium for your frame there is a standard within which … Read more

APL finalist 2024 HG Landscapes Woburn Ltd

The APL Awards 2024

The APL Awards 2024 The annual Oscars for the landscaping industry The leading industry awards for the best gardens built by professionals are hosted this March in London and The Decking Network is proud to be the category sponsor for projects that are £65,000 to £80,000. We are delighted to see the competition set so … Read more

Pro Railing balustrade FH Brundle

Balustrade ideas for decking

Balustrade ideas for decking Are you searching for ideas for different styles of balustrade to match your decking. This is a simple list of 6 different types of balustrade. I know my favourite, which is yours? FH Brundle have everything in stock and usually delivery the next day. If you have a questions to contact … Read more

Karl Harrison DeckPro Amersham

When is the perfect time for a new Deck

When is the perfect time for a new Deck The perfect time for a new deck should be at a time convenient for you. Not that you should put it off until tomorrow but certainly a project that you should plan for. Professional garden designers and DeckPro’s would certainly need time to get creative and … Read more

Grad System decking systems

The fastest decking to install in your garden

The fastest decking to install in your garden “The fastest decking to install in your garden. The smoothest decking to walk over, the longest lasting decking there is…” and many other phrases banded out there. Is this a fair representation of the product, is this a true comparison? What is the fastest decking to install … Read more

Grad System decking systems

Grad System UK joins the Decking Network

Grad System UK joins the Decking Network We are thrilled to have become an Ambassador for The Decking Network.  This online community of highly experienced individuals and enthusiasts is hugely active, well respected, and incredibly rich in content. Members are always keen to help others by sharing their knowledge and advice on ideas, installations, and … Read more

Decking installer in Letchworth

Composite decking installer in Hitchin

Composite decking installer in Hitchin 212 Solutions have been decking installers for 25 years, based in Hitchin in Hertfordshire. decking by name and decking by nature. This professional decking company is led by Richard Masters who specialises in domestic decking. An ambassador for Trex® composite decking and a Pro for other leading brands of composite … Read more

cladco composite decking

Misleading information from decking manufacturer

Misleading information from decking manufacturer I had the misfortune today to have to read an article by Cladco. They are comparing their hollow uncapped Chinese manufactured composite decking to Trex. They also summarise that the hollow was the better buy. The following are my comments on this Material Composition Trex Composite Decking Boards are made … Read more

Garden lighting supplied by Country Supplies

Trex decking installer Pinner

Trex decking installer Pinner Trex composite decking designed and built by the team at Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd in Pinner. Karl is based in Amersham in Buckinghamshire and covers a wider area for decking design and build projects. Preparing for a new decking installation The client’s brief was to “simply” remove the existing decking platform … Read more

Millboard Decking Winner 2023

Millboard Decking Installer Competition

Millboard Decking Installer Competition Millboard Project of the Quarter has licked off with a fanfare The panel of judges from Millboard with guests Rupert Keys from TASK Academy Ltd and Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd representing the Decking Network were impressed by the outstanding quality of submissions and certainly had their work cut out selecting the very best from … Read more