Decking, fencing & paving

Decking frames, fence posts and panels, patios, block paving, and outdoor hard landscaping.

5 guides

How to Build a Decking Frame

Set posts, beams, and joists for a UK garden deck with sensible spans, levels, and drainage so the boards have a square, solid frame to sit on.

1 September 2026Joe HartleyIntermediate

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How to Fix Squeaky Decking Boards

Quiet squeaky timber decking by finding loose boards or joists, reseating fasteners, and knowing when a rotten frame needs a bigger repair.

12 August 2026Joe HartleyBeginner

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How to Oil and Maintain Decking

Clean softwood decking, apply decking oil evenly, and keep a simple UK maintenance routine so boards grey slower and stay safer underfoot.

17 July 2026Joe HartleyBeginner

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How to Lay Composite Decking

Fix composite deck boards on a prepared joist frame with the right gaps, clips or screws, and expansion allowances for UK weather.

16 July 2026Joe HartleyIntermediate

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How to Lay Timber Decking on Joists

Screw softwood or hardwood deck boards onto a square joist frame with correct gaps, stagger, and fixing so the surface stays flat through UK wet winters.

15 July 2026Joe HartleyIntermediate