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

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

Spa decking in Tetsworth

Composite Prime decking Tetsworth

Composite Prime decking Tetsworth Creative decking design by the team at Sunshade and Decking Ltd inspired by Carl Buckland who runs the company. Based near Thame in Oxfordshire and cover a wider area. Their client recently employed Carl and the team to design and build an extension to their raised paved terrace. Carl offered a … Read more

How to choose a decking designer

How to choose a Professional Decking Designer

How to choose a Professional Decking Designer Choosing a professional decking designer is vital to the success of your new deck. It will ensure it meets the right standard for the contractor to build it. Professional decking designers are specialists in exactly that, they only concern themselves with decking. Some Landscaping companies specialise in decking … Read more

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Country Supplies Becomes Brand Ambassador for the Decking Network

Country Supplies Becomes Brand Ambassador for the Decking Network We are really proud to have become a Brand Ambassador for the Decking Network. The Decking Network is an online community of decking professionals and enthusiasts who share a passion for outdoor living and the art of deck building. By becoming a member of this community, … Read more

Joist Hanger fixing for decking structure

Joist connection for deck framing

Joist connection for deck framing The best advice for fixing joists as a decking frame is based on many years of what works and what doesn’t. The other advice is based on timber science and industry standard timber connection and what is and what isn’t acceptable. It is vital to the success of any decking … Read more

Curved Decking at The Tower of London

Curved Decking at The Tower of London

Superbloom Decking in the moat “Building a deck terrace for Her Majesty has to be one of the most prestigious proposals ever”… said Karl Harrison. Karl Harrison has designed and built some of the most expensive, complex and luxury decks there are… but nothing prepared him for this one. The Savoy, The Corinthia and countless … Read more

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Do I need decking balustrade ?

Do I need decking balustrade? Building Regulations say when a balustrade has to be fitted to your decking. It’s there for your safety as it prevents you from falling off when the decking platform is too high. Balustrades can also form handrails when walking up and down stepped elements of the deck or garden. When … Read more

Hot Tub Decking in London

London Penthouse Decking Terrace

London Penthouse Decking Terrace This London rooftop sits like the crown jewels aloft the Corinthia apartments penthouse. A magnificent property with an exterior that befits its ambassadorial interior. The views allow almost all the landmark views London has to offer. In the region of 100 tonnes of podium landscape materials were curated and professionally landscaped … Read more

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Repairing a decking disaster

Repairing a decking disaster This garden project was initially completed a few years ago by others. The client decided the space needed some professional maintenance; they also wanted to make some additions to the area. One of the main focal points of this project is the decking. This beautiful hardwood ipe was installed with inadequate … Read more