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Decking

Complete advice on home decking, including guides to types of wood and composites, decking designs, how to clean and weatherproof, decking oil and finishes.

Should deck grooves go up or down?

Should decking grooves face up or down?

Are they for traction? For looks? To keep the boards dry? Or are they there for a different reason altogether? Find out why decks...

Deck weatherproofing

Because your deck is a part of the exterior of your home, it's important that it's designed to bear the brunt of the weather...

Pool and spa decking

Decking and pools go hand in hand - and choosing the right sort of decking for your pool can not only make it look...
Choose a decking design

Choose a decking design

When it comes to designing decking, a bit of creativity and courage definitely go a long way. Find out what kinds of things should...

Decking and pergola infills

Patterned, ornate wooden infills can either be used as roof cladding, or attached to pergola or gazebo walls to offer further shade or privacy...

Freestanding decks

Freestanding decks are decks that don't attach directly to your home or any other fixed structure. Freestanding decks offer a good way to create...

Decks to increase living areas

Decks can be used as a simple way to extend living areas. 'Outdoor rooms' and patios are very popular, and are excellent places to...

Multi-level decks

Multi-level decks allow you to separate a deck into different areas for different purposes, or to create a particular structural feature to improve the...

Deck handrails and fencing

Beyond a certain height, decks in Australia must have handrails installed to help prevent accidental falls. Find out more about different types of handrail...

Wood stains

A number of different stains, paints and acrylic treatments can be applied to timber, both to improve the way it looks and to help...