When summer arrives, there’s nothing nicer than a weekend spent out on your garden decking. Whether you’re enjoying a meal, watching the kids play, or reading a book, it’s wonderful to have an outdoor oasis in your home. If you’re looking to refinish your deck or even build a new one to take advantage…
If you’re planning a decking project, you’re probably in the process of debating the benefits of solid wood decking over composite decking. Even if you’ve already made the decision to choose composite decking boards, there are still further decisions to be made. One such decision is whether to choose co-extruded decking or normal composite decking.…
The days are getting longer and temperatures are on the rise. People all over the UK are out preparing their outside space for the exciting summer months ahead. Indoor/outdoor living has never been as popular and cherished as it is right now. Life is busy and we all seem to spend more time than…
Decking is a great way to increase the living space you have in and around your home. Suddenly providing you with a whole new area to relax and socialise, if you plan your decking with care it really will make your home seem a whole lot bigger. With Christmas just behind us, it’s normal for…
When you’re choosing decking timber for the first time, the range of choices available can seem a bit overwhelming. In this article, we’ll outline the 5 crucial points you need to bear in mind so you can make the right selection for you. Once you’ve ticked the right boxes here, you’ll be perfectly positioned…
If you live in an apartment or house that has a balcony, you have a real advantage over anyone who has no outside space at all. And it’s amazing how, with a bit of planning, you can get a whole lot of value from even the smallest of balconies. That said, no matter whether…
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…
If you’re on the lookout for a smooth decking solution, then the likelihood is that you’ve been scouring the style mags or are maybe just back from your annual summer holiday? Essentially, there are two main types of decking: smooth and grooved or castellated. In the UK, until recently, most people seem to have…
At this time of year, we’re all doing everything we can to spend the maximum amount of time possible outdoors. And the great news is, making the most of your garden is easy with a deck. Enabling you to increase your indoor, outdoor living and entertaining space, as well as taking your garden to…
Having a solid and stable surface in your garden where you can relax, share a moment with friends either over drinks or dinner is a great addition to your home. The whole notion of outside living is growing in practicality as the years go by, thanks to inventive patio heaters and hot tubs that create…
Do a Google search for ‘Best hardwood decking timber’ and you’ll find over half a million results, all presented in less than a second! So if you’re in search of a hardwood decking timber solution, how on earth do you choose? While choice is good and as consumers we’re constantly (and rightly) insisting on more…
A deck is a great addition to any home. Ask anyone who has one and they’ll confirm that. Adding great socialising and outside living space to any home, a decking project deserves to be well planned as well as well executed and well enjoyed! In this article, we’ll explore ipe decking and the cost…