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
The Spiralling Cost of Decking: What Homeowners Need to Know Decking has always been a smart way to transform an outdoor space. But the cost of decking today is spiralling, leaving many homeowners wondering how much they really need to invest. Between labour, materials, and the realities of running a professional business, prices are higher … Read more
Decking Network · Independent landscape advice Resolving poor landscaping work starts with understanding what went wrong, why it happened and what a suitable remedy would involve. Record the concerns, preserve the evidence and seek independent technical advice where the construction or cause remains disputed. A failed garden project can affect more than its appearance, particularly … Read more
The true value behind the price of decking When you receive a quote for decking installation, it may seem high at first glance. However, it reflects the unseen complexity involved. From the first site survey to the final screw, experienced installers bring structure, compliance, and beauty to your outdoor space. Every plan must align with … Read more
The Importance of Keeping Timber Joists Off the Ground in Decking Structures When constructing decking structures in domestic gardens, one critical factor often overlooked is ensuring that timber joists are not in direct ground contact. Timber, even when treated, is vulnerable to various forms of decay when exposed to moisture and soil. One significant threat … Read more
Trex composite decking design ideas near me If you are looking for decking design ideas you have found the right place. The Decking Network is here to inspire you when you ask if there are “composite decking ideas near me”. There are a variety of styles, textures, dimensions and colours to choose from. Most modern … Read more
Using “Decking Tape” to protect your joists Decking Tape has been around for years and it’s here to stay. It is a sensible option that ensures maximum protection for your timber joists. It doesn’t matter which structural grading you use or the treatment class of the timber. By correctly applying joist tape you will guarantee … Read more
Independent Decking Expert Witness Case Study An Independent Expert Witness report was required… In this instance, the client had commissioned a ‘carpenter’ to design a construct a composite decking terrace in their back garden. During the works, the client started to have doubts about the quality of the work being carried out. It didn’t look … Read more
Decking Network Seminar with APL leads the way The APL is the UK’s leading organisation for Professional Landscapers. Since its inception in 1995 it has led the way in creating standards for correct construction in Landscaping. The Associations of professional Landscapers leads the way in landscaping having the only written codes of practice. This includes … Read more
Do you know why timber changes colour outside? How does hardwood decking weather is a great question and this decking news page answers it in detail. decking is often chosen because it looks exceptional when first installed. However, what many people do not fully appreciate is how timber behaves once it is exposed to the … Read more