Decking is a wonderful and unique addition to any garden but before you think about purchasing some for your own home there are some key points you need to bear in mind.

Planning permission

Before purchasing you should check to see if there are any planning permission issues or council regulations that may prohibit or limit what you can put on your property. There is rarely a problem but it’s always best to make sure that the decking or balustrades you want comply with the rules in your area. You don’t want to buy decking and be unable to put it up!

Saftey first

If assembling the decking and balustrades yourself make sure you carefully follow the instructions provided. Well constructed decking and balustrades is very safe yet the same cannot be said if it is incorrectly assembled. Usually however the instructions are very simple and easy to follow but if you have any problems don’t be afraid to contact the suppliers to ask where to go next. Many of the stores have dedicated teams to ensure that you get the advice you need to construct your decking safely.

Maintenance

Good decking and balustrades need to be maintained to ensure that they stay looking their best for years to come. Although a lot of manufactures treat their products to increase durability, there are some precautions the customer can take as well. Softwood decking should be cleaned thoroughly twice a year and then applied with coloured stain or water repellent. Hardwood on the other hand is more durable and easy to maintain by simply treating it with oil a couple of times a year.

By following these tips you can be well on your way to owning some top quality decking and balustrades.

With the weather being half decent in England this summer for once, you no doubt want to get your family out of the house and into the fresh air. However that’s proving harder and harder in recent years what with the sudden explosion of videogames and children who would rather play a football game on the Xbox then actually kick a ball in real life. However all hope is not lost!

If you want to get your kids out the house and into the outside world then you’re going to need something to tempt them out with and that has to start with your garden. Children will want to put down the TV remote if you have a good looking garden and there is no better way of improving it than with some good quality decking.

Decking gives you a solid and stable base to put things like chairs and a BBQ on so that you can have a variety of activities outside your home. Decking really gives your garden character and makes it look unique from the dull template of a lawn with a couple of flower beds.

So why not enjoy this summer the way we were meant to? Outside on some top quality decking in a good looking garden.

Britain loves birds; the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds has over one million members and is the largest conservation wildlife conservation charity in the whole of Europe. According the RSBP Britain is home to over 500 species of birds, but watching these birds doesn’t require owning a pair of binoculars and an anorak! You can watch them from the comfort of your very own garden whilst on your brand new decking!

Yes, decking is a great way of improving your garden and ensuring that you spend more time in the great outdoors. Decking provides a far more stable base for furniture like chairs and tables as opposed to a lawn. Plus putting chairs and tables on your grass can lead to discolouration and stunted growth of your grass. When you fancy a sit in the garden, then decking really is the best choice.

Don’t be afraid of scaring away the birds, as long as you stay still and have a bird feeder or bath to attract them they will happily flock to your garden.

We are lucky to have such a variety of wildlife in this country and watching them on the telly or through the window just doesn’t compare to the real thing. With decking you can reclaim your garden and watch the birds our country loves.