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…
Even though winter hasn’t really made its presence fully felt yet, the optimists amongst us are looking beyond the frosty mornings and the dark evenings. Those of us who love to socialise are already thinking about spring time when we can get out in the garden to get it in great shape for the summer…
If you’re planning a deck for the first time or are re-designing your existing deck then you’re likely to be surrounded by garden design books to help you make sure you make the right decisions. When you’re thinking about installing a deck in your garden landscape project, the wide choice of options can be daunting.…
Hardwood decking is a great way to transform your outside space. No matter whether you’re lucky enough to have a pool and decide to deck around it or you simply have a tiny terrace that you want to enjoy, a good quality hardwood deck is the perfect way to get the most out of the…
A deck is a great way to get more mileage from your outside space. No matter whether you choose to extend your deck directly from your home, place it around a pool or situate it in a particularly sunny spot in your garden, making the right choice for your decking won’t only enhance your…
When it comes to choosing decking, you’re likely to end up spinning round in circles if you don’t know exactly what you want and what your preferences are. There’s teak, there’s balau, cumaru, iroko, ipe and composite; the list goes on. So, unless you’re a decking expert, how on earth do you begin to…
It’s only fairly recently at Wood and Beyond that we’ve added composite decking to our product range. To be honest, we held back from adding a composite deck for many years. Why? Because it’s only recently that we’ve tracked down a composite decking product that passed muster with us. Those of you who know…
If you’re yearning for a deck, but are worried about the ongoing maintenance it will call for, today’s the day to think again. Although decking is traditionally made of hardwood, the modern-day low maintenance options don’t just look great, they last a very long time too. Depending on your budget and your desired look, there…