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
There are many ways you can set out your frame. When designing your frame, you must use these standard calculations to ensure the weight loading placed on top of it is supported sufficiently. The design of your decking must include the support posts, beams, joists and decking. The support required is 1.5kN per square metres … Read more
How to choose the right deck boards This is an informative collection of helpful Tips and Ideas for your new deck. The right decking boards are the products that you like the look and feel of. You may wish to consider the warranty and the maintenance requirements. There are many different decking boards, pine is … Read more
To regulate or not to regulate the way decking structures are built in the UK There are many different ways to construct a decking platform, too many decking options to choose from but how do we build them? Whether you choose traditional timber, HDPE or aluminium for your frame there is a standard within which … 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
Decking seminar at The Landscape Show The UK’s leading Landscaping trade event is dedicated to Landscapers, qualified garden designers, landscape architects, and architects. It is a platform to network and source industry-leading products to use in Landscaping. Hey “Decking Folk” this is for you… A gathering of like-minded Professionals all under one roof. What’s not … 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
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
Landscape Library reference website, creating the perfect garden Landscape Library reference website The Landscape Library is a unique resource of information. The site topical features, articles and essays for all involved in the design, construction and maintenance of gardens. Its focus is primarily in the Domestic sector. Majoring on management practices, marketing, client relationships, staffing … Read more
Building Regulations for Decking in England Building Regulations for decking should be assumed to apply to every deck structure requiring planning permission. Simply contact your local Building Control. Decking installations don’t usually require building regulations unless they perform part of the structure of a new build or add to the primary structure of the dwelling. … Read more