Decking Advice

Millboard Decking comes to Australia!

We are excited to announce that Millboard Composite Decking is now available in Australia! To celebrate we have launched a new Australian website http://www.millboarddeck.com.au where you can keep up to date with the latest aussie Millboard projects including several major public works like the beautiful installation below. Millboard Smoked Oak Decking at Bunbury Boardwalk & Boat … Read more

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How to renovate your deck the easy way

If you are considering renovating your existing deck here’s some tips to achieve great results When renovating your decking area the most important factors to consider before starting the project are: – Working with what you have – Budget – Size – Do it yourself or use a contracts – Materials It is a known … Read more

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SMUK Solutions LTD accredited the Made In Britain marque

SMUK Solutions Ltd has been successfully accredited the Made In Britain marque for their bespoke balustrade systems and composite decking solutions. Lancashire based SMUK’ sister company Elite Balustrade Systems has been manufacturing high quality bespoke stainless steel and glass balustrade systems since 2007. More recently the SMUK family expanded their market by introducing Elite Outdoor Living, … Read more

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Don’t make these 6 common decking installation mistakes!

Common decking installation mistakes! Don’t make these 6 common decking installation mistakes. By reading this informative copy on composite decking installation you may self yourself falling short when installing. USE THE FOLLOWING TIPS AND YOUR COMPOSITE DECKING WILL LOOK GREAT FOR YEARS Composite decking is installed differently to traditional timber decking. Our Composite Decking like … Read more

Shou Sugi Ban used to extend a Victorian Property

Extending a Victorian Property with Shou Sugi Ban

With burning timber I find it reflects the beach, Like the forever flowing waves making their own creations in the sand. I’m still not sure which is my favourite, but I’m certain Charred Cedar is one of my choice finishes. You can’t replicate this texture with any method other than burning. The movement of the … Read more

Essential Plate Edge-Clip for Pedestals

Essential Plate Edge-Clip for Pedestals

Possible the most essential part of the structure when constructing Caesar ceramic paving onto pedestals… “The Plate Edge Clip”.   The plate edge clip is fitted into the upper part of the pedestal, one which is next to a wall in order to allow for the positioning of slabs at a uniform distance. This system … Read more

Dekki Decking

Japanese Larch Decking – Dekki Decking

Karamatsudekki is our new Japanese larch decking, made here in the UK. Don’t like the finish? what colour would you like because we have many more.  Perhaps consider using Dekki Decking with shou sugi ban cladding? See them here http://www.shousugiban.co.uk/dekki_decking.php   Call Exterior Solutions Ltd for more information 01494 711 800 http://www.shousugiban.co.uk/

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Shou Sugi Ban A Never Ending Collection

Where do I find a large collection of charred timber cladding Shou Sugi Ban A Never Ending Collection of custom manufactured charred cladding. Lathams Ltd and Brooks Bros Ltd are suppliers of charred timber products. They both cover the UK and Europe and have been supplying all forms of this modern material for years. I find … Read more