When people think of decking, they have an automatic notion that they should be thinking about wood and choosing between the broad choice of hardwoods available. However, in recent years, composite decking has really made its presence felt on the market. At one time, a poor cousin to wood, composite decking today has significantly improved…
If you’re in the throws of planning a decking project, there are probably lots of questions going through your mind. You’ll have decisions to make about whether you choose a composite board or whether you’ll plump for hardwood. Either way, apart from choosing the right material, it’s also important to choose the right decking board…
Hardwood decking is recognised as the traditional and one of the most desired decking options. A solution that becomes more and more charming with the passage of time; this option is considered by some as the only solution when it comes to decking. At Wood and Beyond we have a whole range of decking options,…
Recycled decking comes in various forms and which you choose will depend to a large extent on your budget, the durability you’re hoping for and the look you want to achieve. Recycled decking is often the term used for decking that has been laid already and has been recovered because the owner is either replacing…
If you’re planning on decking all or part of your garden so that you can really make the most from your outside space, you’re not alone. The chances are you’ve got a finished look in mind, but it may well be that your head is spinning with all the options that are available to you. …
You’d be forgiven for having a look at the title of this article and having a little chuckle to yourself, thinking we’ve completely lost the plot! Surely softwood is soft and hardwood is hard, no? It can’t be much simpler than that, you might think. But no, the terms softwood and hardwood don’t refer…
It’s that time of year when the days are starting to get ever so slightly longer; we know that the clocks will be changing in no time and it won’t be all that long before we’re able to socialise outside. All of this typically leads us to think about tidying up the garden and maybe…
Once you’ve decided that wood flooring is the best option for your re-flooring project, you’ll be faced with the decision of which supplier to choose. Wood flooring is one of the most popular flooring options now being chosen across the UK. With this huge increase in popularity of wood flooring has come a huge…
Decking isn’t just a highly practical garden option; it’s also a really popular way of making the most of your outdoor space. A great way to compensate for an uneven or terraced garden or just a way of creating a superb outdoor living, dining or relaxing space, a deck is quite simply an excellent investment.…
At this time of year, you’re probably still able to enjoy your deck for socialising and relaxing, but now is the time to start thinking about what you need to do to prepare it for the autumn and the cold winter months ahead. Planning ahead is a great way to stay on top of your…
If you’re planning an outdoor decking project, you might be tempted to try to save money by using wood that’s intended for indoor use only. If so, think again because such economies often end up costing more in the long run. Indoor wood is not treated to enable it to stand up to the…
At Wood and Beyond we have a great selection of timber decking boards, including Cumaru, Iroko, Ipe and Teak. We’ve chosen these species of timber because we believe these options give a great range of colour choices as well as offering something for every budget. Irrespective of how much you pay for your decking boards,…