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...
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...
How to restain a deck or pergola
Over time, decks may lose their colour and lustre. Find out how to choose the right stain for your deck, and safely restain it...
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...
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...
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...
Decks with trees through them
We've all seen them and they're attractive and naturally shady - but what sorts of things do you need to consider when planning a...
Spans, decking width and bracing
A variety of construction methods and measures can be used to add strength and structural stability to decking. Find out what's necessary, and how...