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 Changing Face of Decking in the UK On November 18, 2022, at the CITES Conference of the Parties, two of the most sought-after tropical hardwoods—Ipe and Cumaru—were officially added to CITES Appendix II. These species, once synonymous with “luxury decking,” are now recognised as endangered. Ipe and Cumaru on endangered list, you should remember … Read more
Millboard decking with patterned boards called Modello The world of decking has been elevated to level of design never seen before. The ultimate in creativity with luxurious patterns which allow the designer to create sophisticated and elegant decking layouts. Introducing Modello by Millboard, a revolutionary decking board set apart from all other decking. This is … Read more
Coastal hues to trend in outdoor living for 2025 Trex composite decking trends for 2025 are exemplified by the experts at Trex , the world’s number one composite decking brand. “coastal-inspired honey colours are likely to dominate outdoor living décor in 2025”.* Natural light honey hues top the list of the most popular decking samples … Read more
Grad System UK joins the Decking Network We are thrilled to have become an Ambassador for The Decking Network. This online community of highly experienced individuals and enthusiasts is hugely active, well respected, and incredibly rich in content. Members are always keen to help others by sharing their knowledge and advice on ideas, installations, and … Read more
Joist connection for deck framing The best advice for fixing joists as a decking frame is based on many years of what works and what doesn’t. The other advice is based on timber science and industry standard timber connection and what is and what isn’t acceptable. It is vital to the success of any decking … Read more