Decking Ideas Blogs

If you’re thinking of ways to smarten up an outdoor space, maybe using sleepers, decking or decorative aggregates, there’s an upcoming event that may be of interest to you.

From the 15^th to the 17^th March, ‘Landscape London’ is taking place at the Olympia Grand Hall. This event will feature displays, stalls and activities all surrounding gardening and landscaping. There will be plenty of manufacturers, suppliers and specialist at this event to help out visitors with any questions and upcoming job queries, as well as imparting information to those who want to learn more about general landscaping.

This event is sure to be worth while a visit for the outdoorsy person. So if you’re looking for a day out that will hopefully give you some great tips and information on how to improve your garden, head to the Olympia Grand Hall! 

Are you are planning on building a deck ready for the spring? If so we have put together some helpful advice on things you may need to consider for your decking project. 

- Plan and design the deck carefully before you buy your materials. This is essential to help reduce wastage and save you money.

- Buy geotextile membrane to prevent weeds growing up through the deck boards. This not only maintains the appearance of the decking, but protects it from damage caused by more aggressive foliage.

- You should use handrails if the deck is going to be more than 600mm raised off the ground.

- Double check that the decking frame is rigid and level before you fit the boards, as it will easier to make adjustments before you do add them.

- Treat any cut ends with a suitable timber treatment to ensure durability.

- If you are using hardwood decking boards, you will need to pre drill holes for fixing. A process that isn’t necessary for softwood boards. 

We offer a variety of balustrade styles and deck panels in wood and metal. This can add an individual appearance to your garden, and there is something to suit all tastes.

For more decking ideas and decking materials, view our project centre on the website or visit your local branch. 

Have you wanted to build a great looking deck recently?

Decking makes a great outdoor area for entertaining guests, meals alfresco and more. However, sometimes we need some inspiration and ideas for making decking eye-catching.

Have you considered alternating a reversible deck like the Canterbury boards (pictured below). Here you can see a fantastic example of how this smooth and grooved alternation can give depth and texture to your decking.

Why not add a bit of practicality to your decking with the new anti slip decking strip. This great little strip provides extra grip in wet and frosty weather. It fits neatly into the grooves of our Canterbury deckboard and is great on stairs and ramps.

Finally, to provide that finishing touch and to prevent people from falling off the edge of raised decks, why not add some Decking Hand Rails. AVS Fencing stock Newal Posts and Spindles, which come in both a classic and contemporary range, to suit anyone's tastes.

For more decking products and decking ideas, visit our decking section online or pop in to your local branch.