The first Decking Day was created to do far more than fill a room with products, banners and familiar industry faces. It was created to start a conversation that the UK decking industry has needed for many years. From the moment people arrived at Horticulture House, it was clear that this was not going to … Read more
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
by Neil Stead, Business Consultant & Coach, Steady Consulting for Decking Network (Mar26) Most decking businesses start the same way. A skilled installer begins taking on projects independently. Good work leads to recommendations, enquiries increase and the diary quickly fills. At first, this feels like success. However, many installers eventually reach a point where the … Read more
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
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
Deckorators Excursion Oslo in London – a new benchmark for highbrow decks Decorators Decking in London for when you demand the best, most homeowners assume they must compromise the second time around.This London project proves the opposite. With Deckorators Excursion Oslo and design by Karl Harrison, the new deck is stronger, smarter and calmer to … Read more
By Karl Harrison – The UK Decking Guy in the hat Vegas, baby—DeckExpo edition DeckExpo Las Vegas was loud, bright and gloriously over-the-top—exactly what you want from the world’s biggest decking meet-up. Breakfasts were vast, dinners even vaster, and the portion control was—let’s say—spectacular. Everything about Vegas is a spectacle, only slightly larger than what … Read more
Industry Decking News at the largest landscaping event in the UK FutureScape Decking Hub delivered real value this year. Live demos. Honest Q&A. Practical methods you can use on your next job. If you missed it, you missed out. The Decking Hub: built for Professionals The Hub runs like a fast track, the talk and … 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 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