An Edinburgh pub’s £35,000 decking investment has sparked a planning dispute. However, the story raises a wider question: who carries the responsibility when construction starts before the council grants permission? The decking dispute at The Keelson According to The Scotsman’s report of 4 October 2026, the owners of The Keelson, on Leith’s Shore, spent £35,000 … Read more
FutureScape 2026 · Farnborough · 13–14 October The Decking Network returns to FutureScape 2026, with founder Karl Harrison hosting the Decking Hub and chairing an expert panel. Join us at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre to explore decking systems, meet the people behind them and question the details. Join The Decking Network at FutureScape … Read more
Walk into a builders’ merchant and you will find rows of joist hangers that look reassuringly familiar. They are folded from metal, punched with fixing holes and often described as galvanised. Some listings even mention decking but not all joist hangers are for outdoor decking.It would be easy to pick the size that fits your … Read more
A beautiful garden designed and professionally landscaped in Yorkshire The best landscape projects often have one thing in common. Despite the thought, work and investment behind them, the finished garden feels as though it has always belonged there. This garden on Ilkley Moor, West Yorkshire, does exactly that. Melissa Morton Garden & Landscape Design created … 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 Some suppliers describe timber as outdated, … Read more
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
The landscape industry needs more than enthusiasm. It needs structured training, real-world knowledge and practical skills that help people build better gardens, patios, decks and outdoor spaces. That is why the news from TASK Academy deserves attention. TASK Academy has now become an Advantage Accreditation training centre, and selected courses now carry Advantage Learning Material … Read more
Why Most Decks Fail Early (and How to Prevent It) Timber decking does not fail by accident. It fails through neglect, poor preparation, or the wrong products applied at the wrong time. That may sound blunt. However, it reflects what experienced contractors see repeatedly across the UK. Homeowners invest thousands in a deck, yet they … Read more
An article by the TDCA (Timber Decking and Cladding Association) Published 26th May 2025 Composite decking article response because of a blatantly biased report. A news worth report that underpins the current state of decking representation in the UK. It is presented by an organisation exclusively focused on, and funded by, the timber industry. Nothing … Read more
Premium decking deserves a premium installation When homeowners invest in premium decking such as Millboard or Deckorators Excursion, the expectation is always the same. They want it to look crisp, clean, and deliberate, with the kind of finish you would normally associate with work inside the house. It is vital that your premium decking deserves … Read more