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Decking trends for 2021

2020 is behind us. Phew! Not a year many of us would wish to repeat, is it? The start of any new year brings with it a wave of fresh optimism, a thirst for change and the aspiration to make improvements. But this year, that desire is being felt more acutely than ever. Why? Most …

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How to deck-orate your decking this Christmas

After a pretty gloomy year, are you keen to brighten your home and spread a little Christmas joy? Well you’re not on your own! This year people have not only ‘gone early’ with their Christmas decorations in a bid to lift spirts, it seems they’re upping the ante with them too – creating bigger, brighter …

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Dealing with snow and ice on decking

Dreaming of a picture postcard white Christmas is all well and good but the reality often isn’t quite as wonderful. Frost, snow and icy conditions, whilst looking pretty, can create treacherous conditions. Which is why it’s so important to be aware of your outside areas and to do as much as possible to reduce the …

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What Are The Best Joists For Composite Decking?

Any good build starts with strong foundations and that goes for laying your composite decking too. There’s no denying composite boards look great and a quick internet search will extol the many virtues of this product. Strong, durable, low maintenance and cost effective, to name just a few! But, as with any project, to fully …

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Grey Composite Decking

Why composite decking makes a great base for your hot tub

The Great British garden has become so much more than just a humble outdoor area. Offering a place to escape and unwind, it is now considered an important and valued extension to living space. Add to this the increase in time spent at home and the surge in staycations, thanks to coronavirus, and it’s perhaps …

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Exterior Composite Decking - Dark Grey Composite Decking

How to care for composite decking

Composite decking is one of the most low-maintenance deck materials out there, making it an extremely popular option for property owners. While its low maintenance is a huge benefit, having a few tips on how to care for your composite decking is always handy. We’ve gathered the most common queries about caring for composite decking …

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Light Brown Composite Decking

Alternative uses for composite decking

At Modern Garden we love nothing more than this lightweight, low cost alternative to traditional wooden decking. In the vast majority of instances, we believe it outstrips choosing timber. Which got us thinking… …if composite decking proves such a great alternative when it comes to outdoor flooring, why do we need to stop there? What …

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3 reasons autumn is a great to time lay composite decking

A summer of lockdown has meant that many of us have worked through our jobs list like never before. But what if you didn’t quite finish, or you concentrated on other areas of the house and garden and ‘sort the patio’ is still on the list? As the cooler weather moves in, are you worried …

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Will summer sun damage composite decking?

The sun has come out…well it did briefly anyway…it was just long enough to get many of us excited about the summer months ahead and thinking about updating our garden or outdoor space. Let’s hope the sunshine will be back again soon, but in the meantime, we can use this opportunity to take a closer …

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