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
Autumn deck maintenance Steps Autumn Deck Maintenance: 10 Steps to Protect Your Garden Deck. — as summer slips into autumn, your boards collect dust, BBQ splashes and a crunchy quilt of leaves. Be patient, let the winds finish the drop, then pick a dry day for one last clean before winter. This good news friendly … Read more
Garden decking maintenance tips Garden decking maintenance tips, from experts, will keep your wood or composite decking looking its best all year. Your decking platform is in your garden, outside and is subject the all of the elements from the weather. The UK has temperature of a sweltering plus 40°C to a freezing cold minus … Read more
Decking Network Seminar with APL leads the way The APL is the UK’s leading organisation for Professional Landscapers. Since its inception in 1995 it has led the way in creating standards for correct construction in Landscaping. The Associations of professional Landscapers leads the way in landscaping having the only written codes of practice. This includes … Read more
Decking design and installation in Amersham, Beaconsfield and Gerrards Cross. We are your local company that has been designing and building decks since 2003. The Amersham decking designer Karl Harrison is a Landscape Consultant and has been designing and building gardens since 2003. He designs decking platforms for gardens in a wide variety of materials… … Read more
Please note: This article contains affiliate links. How to maintain decking with Owatrol A teak decking roof terrace which was beautifully designed and built by Karl Harrison has recently been renovated. A deep strip of the benches, the lift out panels and of course the teak decking and handrails. The history of a Teak decking … Read more
Client delighted with Owatrol products How do I oil my hardwood decking terrace This has to be one of the most common questions asked directly to the team at Owatrol. There are many different timber species which need different treatment oils. Some Owatrol oils are in fact water based whilst others are oil based. … Read more
My deck is Slippy Help, I have just slipped on my decking… Slippery decking advice I would perhaps suggest it is your dirty deck that has algae on the surface is slippery and not your timber. Any untreated or non-maintained surface that has poor maintenance is more than likely to be slippery. There are many … Read more
Which decking oil is best in the UK? If you’ve ever looked at a timber deck and thought “it used to look so much better”, you’re not alone. Timber doesn’t suddenly fail. Instead, it slowly fades, greys, and loses its warmth. So, when people ask which decking oil is best in the UK, the answer … Read more
Do you know why timber changes colour outside? How does hardwood decking weather is a great question and this decking news page answers it in detail. decking is often chosen because it looks exceptional when first installed. However, what many people do not fully appreciate is how timber behaves once it is exposed to the … Read more