Ipe is one of the densest and most durable hardwoods used for exterior decking. When it has been correctly specified, installed and maintained, it can provide a particularly attractive and long-lasting deck surface. White blotches on Ipe decking can be particularly alarming, especially where the deck is new, recently restored or has only just been … Read more
Decking can work in almost any garden, but the same decking design will not work everywhere. A level garden beside a modern extension requires a different response from a steep site, a shaded courtyard or a garden surrounded by mature trees. Each may suit decking exceptionally well, provided the design responds to the conditions. Choosing … Read more
Before you buy composite decking, it is worth looking beyond the colour, price and headline warranty. Manufacturers and suppliers often make strong claims about British production, low maintenance, fading, durability and long-term protection. These claims may be accurate; they may not be! Homeowners should still ask what published information supports them. Where is the decking … Read more
Planning your new deck with confidence Planning a new garden deck can transform how you use your home. It can create an easy route into the garden and a dependable place for dining. It can also give family life somewhere comfortable to move outdoors. However, those benefits do not come from the decking boards alone. … Read more
A decking dispute rarely begins with one dramatic failure. Do you need decking dispute advice? More often, it starts quietly. A homeowner notices movement underfoot. Rainwater sits where it should run away. Board gaps look inconsistent. Steps feel awkward. A balustrade moves more than it should. The installer insists the work is acceptable. The client … Read more
Running a decking business is not the same as being good at building decks. That may sound blunt. However, it is true. Many installers work hard, stay busy, and still feel under pressure. Usually, the weakness is not on site. More often, it sits behind the tools. Pricing lacks structure, overheads remain unclear, staffing becomes … Read more
Are you planning a new deck and need the best information Why Decking Network Matters if you are planning a new deck, improving an old one, or trying to understand which materials and methods are right for your garden, good information matters. Too many homeowners still begin their search in the wrong place. They are … 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
A homeowner’s checklist for a safer, stronger deck that looks right from day one A good deck should make your garden easier to use. It mustn’t include any of these 7 decking mistakes. It should feel solid underfoot, look crisp at the edges, and drain well after rain. However, I still see plenty of projects … Read more
Autumn deck maintenance Steps Autumn Deck Maintenance: 10 Steps to Protect Your Garden Deck. — as summer slips into autumn, your boards collect dust, BBQ splashes and a crunchy quilt of leaves. Be patient, let the winds finish the drop, then pick a dry day for one last clean before winter. This good news friendly … Read more