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Outdoor

This guide covers important element of the home’s outdoor area, like the garage, driveway, and gardens. 

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Thatch pergola roofing

Thatch roofing, made from natural fibres and grasses, can be installed on pergolas and gazebos to provide shade and protection from the rain, and...

Acrylic and polycarbonate pergola roofing

Acrylic sheeting is often used on pergola roofs to provide affordable protection from the elements in a range of styles and textures. Acrylic sheeting...

Steel pergolas

Steel beams can be used to construct pergolas and gazebos. Pergolas made from steel are normally extremely strong, very durable and long lasting. Steel...

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...

Decking oil

Decking oil is a type of oil used to penetrate and protect timber decking from the elements and general deterioration. Decking oil can be...