Children and a small dog enjoying a paddling pool on a sunlit garden deck

Why does decking get Hot? Composite and timber temperatures explained

Your decking can become much hotter than the air around it A garden deck can feel pleasantly warm in spring and uncomfortably hot during a summer afternoon. This often surprises homeowners because the weather forecast may say 28°C while the surface beneath their feet feels considerably hotter. So ask yourself ” why does decking get … Read more

The best composite decking is Deckorators Excursion says Karl Harrison

From Rotten Timber to a 90 m² Deckorators Excursion Deck

A homeowner asks a simple question: “Can you replace just the rotten elements?” It sounds reasonable. However, sometimes a few rotten boards are only the visible part of a much larger failure. That was the starting point for this substantial Deckorators Excursion deck in Capel-le-Ferne, Kent. The existing timber deck had reached the end of its natural … Read more

Decking day in Didcot by Karl Harrison

Decking Day at Horticulture House

Decking Day at horticulture House is the first of its kind hosted by The Decking Network.  As a professional you are invited to join us on the 3rd of July 2026. From across the landscape, garden design and decking industry we invite you to register your interest in Decking Day at Horticulture House, Didcot, Oxfordshire. … Read more