The Decking Network began in 2010 to give decking professionals a place to share their work, exchange knowledge and reach the homeowners looking for skilled installers. More than 10,000 people now follow the Network, but its value still depends on the people who take part. That is why we want to see you at FutureScape … Read more
Decking has changed enormously, but the way it is sometimes discussed has not. Too often, the conversation begins and ends with the colour or finish of the board. Yet anyone who designs, specifies or builds decking knows that the visible surface is only one part of a much larger system. The structure beneath it, the … Read more
Ipe is one of the densest and most durable hardwoods used for exterior decking. When it has been correctly specified, installed and maintained, it can provide a particularly attractive and long-lasting deck surface. White blotches on Ipe decking can be particularly alarming, especially where the deck is new, recently restored or has only just been … Read more
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 can work in almost any garden, but the same decking design will not work everywhere. A level garden beside a modern extension requires a different response from a steep site, a shaded courtyard or a garden surrounded by mature trees. Each may suit decking exceptionally well, provided the design responds to the conditions. Choosing … Read more
Placing the deck in the right place is key Most homeowners begin by looking at the area immediately outside the rear doors. That may sit beyond the kitchen, dining room, family room or a set of bi-folds. In many average-sized UK gardens, it remains the most sensible place to start. Where should decking be positioned … Read more
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
This may be the decking solution the UK composite market has been searching for There is a moment in many garden design conversations when the client says, “I think we want composite decking. Is Kebony Sustainable Decking something you’ve missed in the UK? That sentence usually comes from a sensible place. They want something durable. … Read more
Why Most Decks Fail Early (and How to Prevent It) Timber decking does not fail by accident. It fails through neglect, poor preparation, or the wrong products applied at the wrong time. That may sound blunt. However, it reflects what experienced contractors see repeatedly across the UK. Homeowners invest thousands in a deck, yet they … Read more
A decking dispute rarely begins with one dramatic failure. Do you need decking dispute advice? More often, it starts quietly. A homeowner notices movement underfoot. Rainwater sits where it should run away. Board gaps look inconsistent. Steps feel awkward. A balustrade moves more than it should. The installer insists the work is acceptable. The client … Read more