decking fixings

Joist hangers service class 2 or 3 how to choose correctly

The Joist Hanger on the Shelf: Is It Actually Suitable for an Outdoor Deck?

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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

advice and check list on how to choose a decking installer

How to choose a Professional Decking Installer

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Choosing the right decking material matters, but choosing the right person to design and build your deck matters just as much.A beautiful composite or timber board cannot compensate for a poorly designed structure beneath it. Neither can a long manufacturer warranty rescue a deck that has inadequate supports, unsuitable fixings or badly considered drainage.So, how … Read more