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...
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...
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...
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...
Screws and locking systems
Many products exist these days specifically to fasten decking. Some do it in a way that obscures the fasteners, others add extra strength, durability...
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...
Deck and pergola footings and supports
The footings and supports used for your pergola will directly affect how stable it is. They will also determine how resistant it is to...