Decking Network | Barry John Davis | Activity https://deckingnetwork.com/members/shaggybaz/activity/ Activity feed for Barry John Davis. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:39:43 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 74e3d0cbaf3e029802456130b4ecee24 Barry John Davis commented on the post, The race for realistic composite decking, and whether the market actually needs another one https://deckingnetwork.com/decking-advice/realistic-composite-decking/#comment-3275 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:49:08 +0000 Well considered article young Karl.Not sure this helps but…PVC was used in WPC production as far back as 1997 with Celluar products being driven firstly by Westlake in the USA through their Zuri range. A […]

]]> 20a95be023a3f511488baa042cd1fb0a Barry John Davis wrote a new post https://deckingnetwork.mystagingwebsite.com/?p=8557 Mon, 14 Aug 2023 17:17:57 +0000 Misleading information from decking manufacturer Misleading information from decking manufacturer I had the misfortune today to haveRead more

]]> c590fbde22586d09d54c46fa60a29fdb Barry John Davis started the topic Best International Deck Awards in the forum Decking Industry News https://deckingnetwork.mystagingwebsite.com/forums/topic/best-international-deck-awards/ Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:52:36 +0000 Every year NADRA holds its prestigious annual deck awards.

In 2022 we are considering including an International section.

Anyone interested?

]]> 8cc7dcf022e251f8f73b5aea298e7a2c Barry John Davis replied to the topic Taking Composites to the next level in the forum Composite decking https://deckingnetwork.mystagingwebsite.com/forums/topic/taking-composites-to-the-next-level/#post-6034 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 12:48:35 +0000 John

Yes reasonably common these days but what makes you want to go down that route?

What issue have you encountered and wit what style of product?

]]> a9069822e813ad8f175aad73c91a535f Barry John Davis's profile was updated https://deckingnetwork.com/activity/p/2224/ Thu, 28 Jan 2021 12:45:51 +0000 0 544e2468633f47dadd5481c9c642c0c2 Barry John Davis commented on the post, Is Composite Decking Expensive? https://deckingnetwork.mystagingwebsite.com/decking-advice/is-composite-decking-expensive/#comment-289 Wed, 27 May 2020 21:02:24 +0000 My issue with such posts is the definition of “quality”.
The vast majority of composite decking available in the UK is imported from China and to be frank not much of it is even good. The best check is to read […]

]]> 0414317b2fc1ace4b1ad4fbd26950087 Barry John Davis commented on the post, The best composite decking in the world https://deckingnetwork.com/decking-advice/the-best-composite-decking-in-the-world/#comment-286 Mon, 25 May 2020 13:05:21 +0000 To answer this hugmungous question one would need some broad exposure to such products at different levels: commercial, technical and aesthetic to limit it with some credibility. Aesthetically my vote would go to […]

]]> eb2581aa3faea96bfbfce53ebb04e9a6 Barry John Davis commented on the post, Plastic Decking - which composite deck should I use? https://deckingnetwork.mystagingwebsite.com/decking-advice/plastic-decking-which-composite-deck-should-i-use/#comment-277 Wed, 13 May 2020 08:36:42 +0000 Whilst i applaud the sentiment this is a very narrow view. There appears to be no consideration to performance quality otherwise Ecodeck would be first and Millboard not mentioned (despite their strong response to […]

]]> d2b3dfbc557480f8dd3928649670ed9d Barry John Davis started the topic Taking Composites to the next level in the forum Composite decking https://deckingnetwork.mystagingwebsite.com/forums/topic/taking-composites-to-the-next-level/ Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:29:49 +0000 After 25 years in the world of composites (WPC and other materials) I am often asked what is the best product and why.

Perhaps it is time for me to ask the UK industry its own question: What would be the ideal product if you could buy it?
Surface finish, span, weight, fixings, colours, warranty, length, thickness, width etc.
No not price at this…Read more

]]> 7204d3227b9a6d600dfac433902be997 Barry John Davis commented on the post, Is Composite Decking Expensive? https://deckingnetwork.mystagingwebsite.com/decking-advice/is-composite-decking-expensive/#comment-107 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 12:06:30 +0000 Composite decking is not expensive provided you select a reasonable quality and do not fall into the trap of looking for the cheapest option. the range of composite products continues to widen with quality […]

]]> c08186149f650194f23edea5ba7217fa Barry John Davis commented on the post, Are you ready to build 18,000,000 sq metres of timber decking? https://deckingnetwork.mystagingwebsite.com/decking-advice/are-you-ready-to-build-18000000-sq-metres-of-timber-decking/#comment-82 Thu, 19 Dec 2019 12:03:34 +0000 With the general drive still being to make smaller and smaller homes the option to look like outdoor living extends that space is of course smart business. The numbers look attractive until we look at the actual […]

]]> 653102f845b4d0352d0e06b2f7c628ca Barry John Davis wrote a new post https://deckingnetwork.mystagingwebsite.com/?p=4300 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 09:49:05 +0000 Composite Decking Awareness Composite Decking Awareness ( Part 1) So what is the difference between a goodRead more

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