Premium decking deserves a premium installation When homeowners invest in premium decking such as Millboard or Deckorators Excursion, the expectation is always the same. They want it to look crisp, clean, and deliberate, with the kind of finish you would normally associate with work inside the house. It is vital that your premium decking deserves … Read more
Let’s talk honestly about timber posts in the ground If you have been around decks for any length of time, you will already know why most posts fail. It is almost always right at ground level. That should tell us something. Timber does not fail because it is weak. It fails because ground contact creates … Read more
January decking tips: a good time to think before you build The month of January is when decks are still built, and it is often the month when the best decks begin. January decking tips are best to consider when the garden quiet and the pace slower, it gives you the opportunity to step back … Read more
Heritage Decking – Yorkshire composite decking installer When homeowners in Leeds and across Yorkshire search for professional composite decking installer, Heritage Decking is the name that keeps coming up. From compact town gardens in North Leeds to luxury terraces in Harrogate, the company has built hundreds of bespoke decks across the region, always with the … Read more
Spruce in structural timber – from Hurricane aircraft to garden decks Spruce in structural timber starts in a hangar at RAF Coningsby, standing next to the timber fuselage structure of a Hawker Hurricane maintained by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Looking closely at the airframe, you see spruce stringers running along the steel skeleton … Read more
A £13 Cabernet That “Rivals” £2,000 Wines… Sure It Does Every few months there’s a headline so ridiculous you almost admire it.“Aldi’s new £13 Cabernet that rivals £2,000 wines.” Of course it does. And my Transit van rivals a Ferrari if you only look at it in very bad light from 200 yards away. Don’t … Read more
The decking ban at a glance There’s no blanket UK ban on fake grass or other synthetic landscaping materials and certainly not a ban on composite decking. Some professional bodies urge caution or campaign against plastic grass. I support evidence-led, site-specific choices: permeable, nature-positive first; synthetics only where they solve a real problem and meet durability, drainage … Read more
A landmark moment for Yorkshire decking The UK has officially welcomed its first Deckorators Excursions decking UK installation. This stunning project was installed in Kirk Ella by Heritage Decking Ltd, a company already recognised for premium craftsmanship and forward-thinking outdoor design. The Excursions collection, known for its mineral-based composite technology, has made its debut in … Read more
The Decking Hub is back—and bigger at FutureScape 2025 After a standout debut in 2024, The Decking Hub returns to FutureScape 2025 in association with Decking Network. This year, Karl Harrison hosts live demonstrations with leading brands. The goal is clear: give you practical knowledge you can use on your next deck. You’ll get real … Read more
Millboard composite decking benefits: Why It Deserves Your Investment When choosing a new deck, the options can feel overwhelming. Homeowners compare timber, composites, and even aluminium. Installers look for products that deliver durability, style, and reliability. Understanding Millboard composite decking benefits is essential for both. This wood-free alternative offers far more than a stylish finish. It combines … Read more