TDA – Timber Decking Alerts These statements are directed at individuals about to embark on constructing a deck to highlight the latest decking news, information, ideas, products, warning and industry updates. TDA – Timber Decking Alert 15. Did you know that not all species of hardwood are suitable for timber decking in the UK. Most countries … Read more
Good Morning Karl I think that a suitably limited ‘qualification’, for basic deck design & construction would be very welcome, and I for one, despite 38 years in the industry, am always keen to learn, and would like to be involved/take part. Part of my work these days involves me in adjudication and the preparation … Read more
How to Write a Decking Blog on the Decking Network Relevance in the Title Ok so we are blogging about decking on a decking site, so in real terms we couldn’t ask for a better platform when considering relevance. Whilst there are millions of blogs out there in the ether, if you consider a few … Read more
My deck is Slippy Help, I have just slipped on my decking… Slippery decking advice I would perhaps suggest it is your dirty deck that has algae on the surface is slippery and not your timber. Any untreated or non-maintained surface that has poor maintenance is more than likely to be slippery. There are many … Read more
How do I “Specify Decking” Professional Designers and Architects specify decking on a regular basis, until recently decking has been in the back seat when considered an integral part of the initial cost analysis of the project. Professional decking installation is a specialist trade and has a key role to play in your Project. We … Read more
It will soon be Chinese New Year, the lunar new year when, this time, Chinese all around the world will herald in the Year of the Dragon with a month of fireworks and family gatherings. Personally it will signify five years in China and a time to review progress. I came here to set up … Read more
Which decking oil is best in the UK? If you’ve ever looked at a timber deck and thought “it used to look so much better”, you’re not alone. Timber doesn’t suddenly fail. Instead, it slowly fades, greys, and loses its warmth. So, when people ask which decking oil is best in the UK, the answer … Read more
A DECK TO IMPRESS… 28 FORE & AFT S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 1 MAY 2 0 1 1 FORE & AFT 25 Duraflex have recently installed their new Hybrid decking at two locations in the UK, Glasson Basin Marina in Lancaster and the Parkstone Yacht Club … Read more
We recently came back from creating landscapes 2011 trade show where we featured our range of hardwood decking. It was a fantastic opportunity to mix with our fellow professionals including garden designers, landscapers and architects. Here are a few photos from the day.
Millboard decking installation designed and built by Karl Harrison in Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire The Chalfont decking design brief To provide a decking area suitable for the daily use of small children close to the rear of the house, the area needs to be non-slip, easy to clean and last a long time. There is a … Read more