NeoTimber® Decking Blog

Build a Composite Deck: A DIY Planning and Installation Guide

From Garden Plan to Finished Deck: The Main Building Stages Building a composite deck becomes easier to understand when you divide the work into clear stages: plan the layout, prepare the site, ins...

Deck Blueprints: The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Deck

Plan Your Deck Layout from the Ground Up Deck blueprints help turn an outdoor idea into a clear plan. By recording dimensions, board direction, supporting structures and access points before work s...

Decking Base Guide: How To Build A Strong, Stable Base Frame

Decking Base Guide: How To Build A Strong, Stable Base Frame A decking base is the prepared ground, supports and subframe that carry the deck boards above. A well-designed base distributes loads, ...

Aluminium Decking Trim Installation: A Practical Finishing Guide

Create a Neat Perimeter With Coordinated Aluminium Corner Trim Once all aluminium decking boards have been laid, clipped and secured, the final stage is the aluminium decking trim installation. Thi...

Aluminium Decking Board Installation: A Step-by-Step Guide

Fit Your Aluminium Deck Boards From the First Clip to the Final Edge Once your subframe is complete, level and securely fixed, you can begin the aluminium decking board installation process. NeoTim...

Aluminium Decking Subframe Installation: A Step-by-Step Guide

Build a Supported, Aligned Framework Before Laying Your Deck Boards Before any aluminium decking boards are installed, a strong, level and correctly spaced subframe must be in place. The NeoTimber®...

Aluminium Decking Pre-Installation Information

Everything You Need To Know Before Installing Aluminium Decking A successful aluminium decking installation starts long before the first board is fixed into place. Correct preparation, careful hand...

How to Install Composite Deck Tiles: A Step-by-Step Guide

Refresh Your Patio With Click-Together Tiles and Neatly Finished Edges Learning how to install composite deck tiles starts with a suitable base. Prepare a clean, flat, solid surface, plan the layou...

Fitting Composite Decking: How to Fit and Fix Your Boards

Secure Your Deck Boards With a Planned Hidden-Clip Layout Fitting composite decking involves more than placing boards over joists. The frame, board direction, fixing positions and movement gaps all...

Cutting Composite Decking: Tools, Blades and Practical Tips

How to Make Clean, Accurate Cuts in Composite Deck Boards Cutting composite decking is a manageable part of installation when you choose suitable tools, support the boards correctly and plan the cu...

Installing Composite Decking: A Step-by-Step Guide to Boards and Edging

Fit Your Deck Boards and Finish the Edges With a Clear Plan Installing composite decking is easier to organise when the frame, board layout and fixing details have been planned together. Once a sui...

Composite Decking Installation Videos: Joists, Boards and Cutting

Watch Practical Guides to Building and Fitting Your Composite Deck NeoTimber’s composite decking how-to installation videos show key stages of the fitting process: installing composite joists, secu...