NeoTimber® Decking Blog

The NeoTimber® decking blog delivers practical installation advice, cost comparisons, garden inspiration, and product insights from one of the UK’s leading decking suppliers. Covering composite, aluminium, fibre cement, porcelain, and recycled plastic decking, our guides help homeowners and trade professionals make confident, informed decisions for their outdoor projects.

General Advice & Infohow to plan your composite decking project

How To Plan Your Composite Decking Project

Six Key Tips On How To Plan Your Composite Decking Project With NeoTimber® Designing your garden decking layout and deciding how to plan your composite decking can be a somewhat daunting task for a...

Applicationscomposite decking for schools

Composite Decking For Schools

Places of education encounter heavy use, we outline why NeoTimber® is the best composite decking for schools, colleges, universities and nurseries. Since 2008, NeoTimber® have supplied educational ...

Ideas & Inspirationoutdoor living inspiration

7 Tips For Outdoor Living Inspiration: How To Create The Perfect Outdoor Space

7 Top Outdoor Living Tips Packed With Outdoor Living Inspiration To Transform Your Outside Space Into A Mini Haven Making an outdoor space an extension of the indoors is a rapidly growing trend. M...

General Advice & InfoDoes Decking Attract Rats?

Does Decking Attract Rats?

A common concern regarding decking is that it attracts rats. So, what's the truth? What do we need to know, and does decking really attract rats? Rats! Probably the cutest pests to set foot on UK s...

Applicationscomposite decking for restaurants, pubs, and cafes

Specifying The Right Composite Decking For Your Restaurant, Pub & Cafe

Introducing Durable Restaurant, Pub, & Cafe Composite Decking By NeoTimber® Running a restaurant, café or pub is hard enough work in itself. Worrying about maintenance requirements of your wea...

Applicationscomposite decking for care homes

Composite Decking For Care Homes

Looking after the vulnerable, elderly or people with disabilities requires a safe outdoor space. NeoTimber® can provide care homes with composite decking that is safe and sturdy. Having grown in po...

Installationhow to prevent composite decking from cracking

How To Prevent Composite Decking From Cracking

How To Prevent Composite Decking From Cracking: Tips For Proper Installation Though a far more common sight on timber, composite decking cracking is an issue that tends to emerge only after it has...

General Advice & Infodeck replacement vs deck repair

Deck Replacement Vs Deck Repair

A NeoTimber® deck replacement versus decking repair, let's look at the facts and the options. Decking is a popular way to create a dining and living space in your garden. Favoured over patios for i...

Ideas & Inspirationsmall garden decking ideas

Small Garden Decking Ideas

We show that size doesn’t matter with NeoTimber® small decking ideas and small garden decking ideas for compact, stylish outdoor spaces. Doing your research and swatting-up on small garden decking...

Material Focuswpc decking

WPC Decking: What Is It Made Of?

NeoTimber® WPC Decking & Wood Plastic Composite Decking: Made From A Perfect Blend Of Recycled Plastic And Timber Fibres Learn more about how NeoTimber’s wood plastic composite WPC decking is ...

Installationinstalling composite decking on a wooden subframe

Installing Composite Decking On A Wooden Subframe

6 Top Tips For Installing Composite Decking On A Wooden Subframe Safely & Effectively To ensure that your deck stays solid and steady, we share several tips to follow when installing composite...

Buying & Price Guidescomposite decking price

Composite Decking Price Guide

In search of the best composite decking price? Explore NeoTimber’s handy composite decking cost guide. The building trade is littered with complicated quotes, landscaping jargon and unhelpful sales...

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Looking For Decking Advice & Inspiration?

The NeoTimber® Decking Blog provides expert advice, installation guidance and inspiration across composite, aluminium, fibre cement, porcelain and recycled plastic decking. From product comparisons and maintenance tips to design ideas and project planning, explore our latest articles and discover how to create a stylish, durable and low-maintenance outdoor space.

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Step-By-Step Installation Guides

The NeoTimber® Decking Blog provides installation guides, fixing advice and practical tips to help you achieve a professional finish and maximise the long-term performance of your decking.

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Inspiration & Design Ideas

Explore decking design trends, layout ideas, colour combinations and outdoor living inspiration in the NeoTimber® Decking Blog. Discover expert tips to help transform your garden into a stylish outdoor space.

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