Deck styles and materials
The styles and materials used are what sets one deck apart from the rest. Find out more about popular deck styles, where they're suitable,...
Types of decks and deck designs
Decks can be used for many things - and designed in a number of different ways to suit different purposes. Find out about freestanding...
Decking materials
Decking can be made from all sorts of different timbers, and can be coloured, stained and weatherproofed using decking oils and treatments. Find out...
Sail pergolas
Sail pergolas are a type of pergola that incorporates a stretched sail suspended between posts as the main roofing structure. These types of pergolas...
How is decking made?
Decking looks pretty simple, but don't let that fool you - there's quite a bit of effort that goes into designing and building a...
Pitched pergolas
Pitched pergolas differ from flat roofed pergolas in that they incorporate a 'pitched' or angled roof. Pitched pergolas allow for good water runoff, and...
Gabled pergolas
Gabled pergolas feature a ridged or peaked roof, and are recognisable for their triangular shape. Gabled pergolas are attractive, and allow for good water...
Open top pergolas
Pergolas and gazebos without roof cladding are called 'open top' pergolas. These pergolas offer a way to improve the look of outdoor areas, as...
Cladded pergolas
Various types of cladding can be installed on pergolas, including shadecloth, steel, plastic, PVC, among others. Find out more about what cladded pergolas and...
Decking costs and prices
Not sure how much you should be paying, and for what? Find out what kinds of costs and expenses you're likely to incur building...