Hand Rails Blogs

A great decking idea for new decking or to enhance your existing deck is to use deck panels to surround the decking. All of our metal deck panels will add style to your garden, as well as providing practical railing. We stock two main types of metal panels, those which are suitable for fixing to a metal bolt down post and those which can be screwed to timber posts and hand rails. There is a selection of different styles to suit all tastes!

The screw fix panels are available in two elegant designs and come in a pack of four 280mm wide pieces, which will create an 1130 (W) x 770mm panel when fixed to the timber posts. The bolt down panels, which are available in three stylish designs, come in one piece that measures 1130 (W) x 813mm.

All of these panels are zinc plated, powder coated and are available in black and silver. For more decking ideas and expert advice visit our project centre or one of our eight branches today. 

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.