NeoTimber® Decking Blog

Installing Composite Joists: A Guide to Low-Level Decking

Prepare and Fix a Composite Joist Network on a Suitable Solid Base Installing composite joists can provide a low-profile support arrangement for deck boards over a suitable concrete base. NeoTimber...

Installing Adjustable Decking Pedestals: A Step-by-Step Guide

Set Out and Secure a Pedestal-Supported Decking Frame Installing adjustable decking pedestals starts with a suitable base and a planned support layout. Calculate the finished deck height, position ...

Installing Recycled Plastic Joists and Posts: A Decking Subframe Guide

Plan and Assemble a Recycled Plastic Post, Bearer and Joist Network Installing recycled plastic joists can form part of a raised decking system designed around suitable supports, foundations and co...

Composite Decking Subframe: Joists, Pedestals and Posts

Choose the Right Support System for Your Composite Deck A composite decking subframe supports the boards, provides fixing positions and helps establish the finished deck level. The right arrangemen...

Mistakes to Avoid When Installing Composite Decking: 12 Practical Checks

Get Your Composite Deck Installation Right: Twelve Problems to Prevent The most costly mistakes to avoid when installing composite decking often start beneath the surface: unsuitable supports, miss...

Composite Decking Picture Framing: Boards and Fitting Guide

Create a Defined Deck Border With the Right Boards and Supports Composite decking picture framing creates a border around the main deck area. It can define the outline, conceal the cut ends of the ...

How to Install Composite Decking Steps: Frames, Boards and Trims

Build Well-Supported Deck Steps With Consistent Levels and Neat Edges Learning how to install composite decking steps involves two connected tasks: building a suitable supporting structure and secu...

Laying Composite Decking: A Practical Guide From Frame to Finish

Plan the Layout, Support the Boards and Finish Your Deck Properly Laying composite decking involves more than arranging boards in straight runs. The layout, supporting frame, fixing system and move...

Composite Decking Pre-Installation Information

The key ingredient to a successful composite decking project is preparation. We believe that certain elements of a composite decking install should be covered prior to embarking on the installation...

Composite Decking Design Considerations: Layout, Borders and Steps

Plan the Details That Bring Your Composite Deck Together The most useful composite decking design considerations connect appearance with everyday practicality. Board colour matters, but so do the r...

Laying Composite Decking Over Wood: Can You Reuse an Existing Deck?

Replacing a Timber Deck? Check What Can Stay and What Should Go Laying composite decking over wood can sound like a shortcut when an existing deck looks tired. However, fitting NeoTimber® boards di...

Raised Composite Decking: Design Ideas and Planning Guide

Turn Changing Garden Levels Into a Well-Planned Outdoor Space Raised composite decking can create a usable outdoor platform above uneven ground or connect a house with a lower garden. The right des...