Decking Accessories

Ask anyone who has a deck and they’ll be quick to tell you how much their lives changed when they introduced such a versatile inside, outside space to their home. More and more people are spending more and more time outdoors - even in the UK, where the weather isn’t exactly great. Yes, even in inclement weather, by adding the likes of patio heating and some nice lighting, spending time on your deck all year round is possible. If you’re looking for a decking solution with a difference, we’d like to introduce you to our Supremo WPC composite decking boards. These boards, which come in three stunning colours are a really environmentally friendly option. Made from recycled products, Supremo WPC composite decking boards will stand up ... READ MORE >

Late summer or early autumn is a great time to think about what you need to do to keep your deck in tiptop shape for next season.  It’s the right time to decide whether or not you’ll leave your decking furnishing out in the hope that you’ll snatch a few more hours or days of use, or whether you’ll store everything away in wait of the light nights and warm days that will come again next year.  Either way, now is the right time to give your deck a good clean and a fresh coat of oil to protect it through the cold winter months. Although oiling your deck isn’t particularly complicated or difficult, the preparation that you put into the job beforehand will pay off when you come to do the job itself.  Here’s what you’ll need: � ... READ MORE >

When you are planning a decking project, you’ll have lots to think about.  You’ll need to decide exactly where you want to position your deck as well as which wood species and finish will work best for you.  When it comes to the detail, you’ll need to start thinking about how you will fit your deck or how you will ask your fitters to fit it.  There are essentially two main ways of fitting your deck and that’s with screw fixings or hidden fixings. Hidden fixings for decking are a neat way to enable your deck boards to be perfectly spaced, secure and free of screw or nail holes.  Once in place, hidden fixings are pretty much invisible and give a really neat finish to your decking project.  There are different types of hidden fixi ... READ MORE >

More and more people are realising the benefits of fitting their deck with hidden fixings.  An option that allows you to have a flawless, clean surface to your deck without any visible screw or nail holes, hidden fixings really are worth the effort and expense.  What’s more, decking fitted with this type of fixing means that you don’t have a surface punctuated by screw or nail holes that little fingers can get trapped in makes this a really family friendly option.  Add to these benefits the fact that hidden fixing is widely recognised as being faster than screw down; it allows you to sand your deck without worrying about protruding screw or nail heads and it means the wood can expand and contract without restriction and you start t ... READ MORE >

It’s a sad fact of life that even the finest quality wood decking will dull over time.  Outdoors in all weathers and under varying pressures from heat and cold, it’s not surprising that decking can often show extreme signs of wear and tear.  Wood decking brightener is a great way to bring your decking back to life and looking new again.  An efficient and effective way to clean and restore the colour of your deck, wood decking brightener is a cheap and DIY friendly treatment that you can easily carry out over a weekend. At Wood and Beyond we recommend Owatrol Net-trol Wood Cleaner and Brightener.  This is a really effective product that we’ve tried and tested ourselves.  It does exactly what it “says on the tin” and brings u ... READ MORE >

Pressure Washer image by Wikipedia commons Decking is a great addition to any outdoor living space.  An option that lets you enjoy some really special moments in your garden, it’s important to keep your deck looking good.  One of the ways you can keep your deck looking great is by power washing it now and again.  Irrespective of whether you rent or own your power washer, it’s important not to attack your deck with a power washer set on a high setting, otherwise you might just get more than you bargained for.  Power washing your deck on too high a setting won’t only remove the dirt and grime on the surface of your deck, but it risks removing a good chunk of your decking as well. When you plan to start your power washing, you s ... READ MORE >

Spring is a great time to clean your decking.  As the days get longer and warmer, you’re certain to be thinking about those hot summer days ahead when you’re outside enjoying your garden.  Your decking is an integral part of your outside living space and is the ideal place to enjoy a relaxing glass of wine, a meal with friends or just to chill out and take in some sunshine.  When it comes to spring cleaning your decking, irrespective of what your deck is made of, it’s important to get rid of the dirt, dust and grime that’s gathered over the winter. Here’s our Top Tips for spring-cleaning your garden decking: Make sure you clear the whole decking area before you start. Clearing the deck entirely will allow you to work methodic ... READ MORE >

Garden decking comes in a whole host of options these days, with some more pleasing on the eye, and the pocket, than others.  The main types of garden decking available on the market today are: wood, composite, PVC and aluminium.  All of that said, most people tend to think of wood as the most desirable and most traditional type of decking. Wood decking Whenever we think of decking in a traditional setting, we tend to think of wood decking.  Even if the wood is faded, worn and weather-beaten, it does tend to be our first port of call when it comes to our fixed notion of decking.  Decking today is available in a whole host of species of wood, including cumru, ipe, teak and iroko, all of which will stand up well to the outdoor condition ... READ MORE >

If you have either inherited hardwood decking in a new home you’ve just bought, or your hardwood decking is looking a bit tired, it could be time to restore it. Here are 4 simple steps to getting your decking looking great again: Check to see if your deck has a surface coating, such as a varnish or lacquer. If your deck does have a surface coating or finish, you’ll need to start by stripping away that coating.  You need to remove the old coating to get access to the wood to give it a really deep-down clean.  If your deck doesn’t have a surface coating or finish, you should start your restoration process with a thorough clean (see step 3. Below) because uncoated wood is likely to have a covering of dirt, grime and fungus which nee ... READ MORE >