The surface of timber decks becomes exposed to the elements such as sunlight, rain, snow and frost. This will inevitably lead to a deterioration of the colour if nothing else. However don’t despair you can get it back to the way it once was!

Hardwood flooring, in particular Oak Flooring is an aesthetically and economically sound choice of flooring in your household. Despite its general longevity, hardwood flooring can be prone to scratching if not treated carefully. However, these scratches are often easily repaired, provided you...

Concrete is a mixture of cement, sand, gravel and water. Variations in the ratio of the ingredients porduces a mix suitable for different jobs but we will be instructing you on a general puepose mix suitable for most garden tasks and shallow foundations – not house foundations. Mix 1...

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You will be surprised to find the wide variety of colors and shades that timber floor comes in, and you will surely find one that can blend well with your home color scheme.

The Timber Decking Association (TDA) has announced the publication of a new Code of Practice (CP) for the design and construction of raised timber decks. The CP has been produced to help raise the standard of deck design and construction amongst homebuilders and is tailored specifically to the quality and performance requirements expected by the National House-Building Council (NHBC), the UK’s leading standards setter and insurer of new homes.

Timber used on decks must be able to resist the elements. So it is important that you use timber specifically treated for outdoor conditions. Compared to hardwood, softwood such as pine has low durability unless it is treated. Fortunately softwood can be used in all decking and pergola situations provided that it is properly treated.