The best way to build a deck using current regulations and guidelines To build a durable decking structure, you must ensure it’s constructed correctly from the start. By choosing the right materials and following industry-standard construction practices, you can be confident your deck will stand the test of time. The Association of Professional Landscapers has … 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
Decking at the APL World Skills UK Decking at World Skills is an important component to a detailed and complex structure that the Apprentices must create. This being part of a whole garden landscaping scheme. The design details are exact and so is the judging. It’s a global competition too, as long as your country … Read more
Independent Expert for Decking This is what you need to do if you think your garden landscaping or decking project hasn’t been installed correctly. “My garden floods, my patio holds water, my wall is not level, the render is coming off the wall, the gaps in my decking are massive, my deck moves when I … 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
Approved Decking Installers Schemes UK The vast majority of decking manufacturers will have professional decking installer schemes. These schemes are a way of ensuring that the contractors they recommend to install their decking are providing a professional service and installing the materials properly. Are they good for business? Yes, getting an endorsement from the manufacturer … Read more
Landscaping Jobs in Amersham Skilled Hard Landscaper Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd is a Professional Garden design and Landscaping company based in Amersham, Buckinghamshire They undertake garden construction and landscaping work locally and on the occasion in Central London They are currently looking for a skilled hard landscaper to join our small and talented landscape construction … Read more
Designing a new composite deck in Amersham Karl Harrison is a decking designer and his main focus is the correct design for the whole structure. He designs with Millboard and TREX decking projects based in Amersham. Since 2002 Karl has been fascinated by the lack of regulation and correct construction of decking structures. He has … Read more
Curved Composite Decking in Milton Keynes “I love creating curved decking, especially when working with TREX® composite decking.” Said Jeff Hargreaves from Milton Keynes. It turns out that Jeff has hit the ground running so far in 2021 as he has a full order book and business is looking solid. This level of business is … Read more
Designing Decking on a Budget The best way to create a garden on budget is to get a professional to design it. Once you have had a garden design and materials specified you will know exactly what you’re getting and exactly what that will cost you. This particular garden, like most, had a client budget. … Read more