How to clean and oil a deck
Properly cleaning and oiling your deck will help to bring out its natural colours and make it look like new. Find out the best...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How to choose decking and pergola timbers
Not all timbers are suitable for all aspects of the construction of pergolas and gazebos. Some may be ideal for infills, but not for...
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...
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...