Small Millboard deck in Ickenham Not all decks are equal and certainly not the same size or shape. Every garden that needs a place to site and relax will benefit from a decking terrace. Millboard Composite decking is a great choice for most gardens. Choosing the right decking for the project contributed to the success … Read more
Do I need decking balustrade? Building Regulations say when a balustrade has to be fitted to your decking. It’s there for your safety as it prevents you from falling off when the decking platform is too high. Balustrades can also form handrails when walking up and down stepped elements of the deck or garden. When … Read more
London Penthouse Decking Terrace This London rooftop sits like the crown jewels aloft the Corinthia apartments penthouse. A magnificent property with an exterior that befits its ambassadorial interior. The views allow almost all the landmark views London has to offer. In the region of 100 tonnes of podium landscape materials were curated and professionally landscaped … 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
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
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
Karl Harrison Landscapes Decking Design A basic introductory concept for a client in St Albans. They have an existing decking platform, dated and past its best. you can see this in the first sketch in the series. It needs a redesign which fits the beautiful garden it sits in. Karl has offered a simple approach … Read more
Approved Millboard Decking Installer Beaconsfield. Karl was first contacted by the PGCA to consult on this project that had been “finished” in 2019 by another contractor. He promptly made a site visit to get a closer look. It was clear from first appearances the generic composite decking had bent, twisted, discoloured and done all but … Read more
Decking Screws, which ones should I use explained here… Stainless, coated or does it really matter? … Of course, it does… What are the best decking screws Stainless is by far the best for exterior use, either A2 or A4 stainless The A2 stainless steel grade screw or fixing has a good corrosion resistance under … Read more