Technical Guides

  1. Deck board installation advice

    Before you lay the decking, we would recommend that any remaining work to the sub-structure, such as applying protective finish, is completed before starting to lay the deck boards. Take a look at our

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  2. Deck care and maintenance

    In time wood that is left untreated becomes that familiar silvery-grey colour with a rough, bark-like surface, as the grain gradually opens and lets in moisture. But be warned, wait this long and it may be almost impossible to reverse!

    Instead,

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  3. Decking construction technique

    All decks involve some basic construction techniques to ensure that the finished project will provide many years of service.

    Constructing decking

    Fixings

    Weather resistant screws and galvanised nails and bolts should be used

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  4. Fixing balustrades and rails

    Any deck can benefit from railings. The boundaries and the visual lines that the balustrades create adds a sense of enclosure, privacy and safety.

    Most building regulations require that any decks that are built 30'' or higher have railings that

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  5. Planning your garden decking area

    If you're thinking of laying a flat surface in your garden, you are probably torn between the range of options available from concrete slabs to decking or even decorative aggregates.

    Love it or hate it, garden decking is the more economical option

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  6. Quick build garden decking tips

    The Easy Deck-Bearer system which allows a ground level deck to be built in just a morning, leaving the afternoon for relaxing in the sun.

    This new system comprises of pre-notched deck bearers that simply slot together to form a strong decking

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  7. Drainage for garden decking

    There has some press coverage suggesting that garden decking is partly to blame for flooding in the UK. This is a complex issue and clearly reducing the area available for drainage can't be helpful. But there are ways you can still get the decking area

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  8. How to install a fence post into soil

    How to install a fence post into soil

    How to Fit a Fence Post

    So, you've picked out your new fence. It's time to get those fence posts in and get that garden boundary looking great again.

    Here we take you through the essentials to fitting a fence post into soil.

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  9. How to install a fence

    Putting up wooden fencing for yourself is a very rewarding process and is easier than you think. Fences are often overlooked and taken for granted, but with a little effort they can enhance your garden environment.

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  10. How to replace a damaged or rotten fence post

    Putting up wooden fencing for yourself is a very rewarding process and is easier than you think. Fences are often overlooked and taken for granted, but with a little effort they can enhance your garden environment.

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