New landscaping resource launching on 29th November 2024 The Decking Network is excitedly awaiting the launch of a new online magazine aimed at everyone who has an interest in paving and hard landscaping. welcome the all new “Paving Site online Magazine”. The brainchild of landscape industry stalwarts Alan Sargent and Gareth Wilson, Paving Site promises … Read more
Trex designer decking by Composite Decking Lifestyles Trex designer decking in Catworth Cambridge designed and expertly installed by Composite Decking Lifestyles. Their use of Trex® composite decking to create this stylish space is a testimony to the quality of the product. This has maximised the use of the space for the homeowner because it’s stylish. … Read more
Trex is the ideal composite decking solution for a coastal decking project in Swansea. Paul from Gower Decking has designed a multi-level decking terrace with incredible views of the Welsh Coast Designing in Wales with Trex® The design for this project was from first principals. The decking had to share the landscaping on several layers … Read more
Sheffield decking design and install The Decking Network had the privilage to meet Matthew Burgon from the company “DEX”. Otherwise known as the Sheffield company Designer Exteriors Ltd What’s your name, where you from and what do you do?My name is Matthew and I am from Sheffield, South Yorkshire. I run a decking design and … Read more
Created as a UK first by the TASK Academy for the Landscaping industry. Decking design and construction training to Current British standards which include Euro Code 5 and in accordance with the best industry practice (BiP). Accredited and certified by LANTRA with endorsements by the Association of Professional Landscapers, it is a vital component to … Read more
Decking design and installation in Norwich Darren Gooch, decking by name and decking by nature. This chap is an absolute professional when it comes to designing and building decking structures for domestic gardens. Rated as one of the top professionals for Trex® composite decking and is certified as a “Platinum Pro Installer” So, who is … Read more
Acceptable limits of decking Introduction to decking limits The limitations of a decking board and the understanding of these limitations is vital to the success of the installation. The consideration here is to appreciate that there are various limits that sometimes get overlooked. What are the limitations of the decking board? What are the limitations … Read more
The best way to build a deck The best way to build a decking structure is to know that your deck is being built correctly. By using the correct materials and the best industry-standard construction you can be rest assured it will last. The deck-building guidelines, regulations and best practices have been adopted by the … Read more
Help! My Garden Landscaping has gone Wrong 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 … 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