You have seen the gorgeous garden transformation images on social media, perhaps you are looking for inspiration for your garden renovation. Yet you look at these beautiful images online of composite decking space or outdoor decking areas and wonder what does that cost? Along with how do you working out what is required for that […]
As more and more people are spending time at home, it’s no wonder that decked gardens have become increasingly popular. Decking provides a fantastic way to create an outdoor living area and is an excellent solution for small spaces. With the right design, it can be a real game-changer for those looking to maximise their […]
When it comes to adding a deck to your home, the decking balustrade is an important aspect to consider. A decking balustrade is the railing or barrier system that runs along the sides of your deck and provides safety and stability. Choosing the right decking balustrade system for your home can be a difficult task, […]
Composite decking has quickly become popular for homeowners because of its durability and low maintenance requirements. Unlike traditional wood decking, composite decking is made from a mixture of wood and plastic fibres. This makes it resistant to rot and insect damage, which can quickly occur in wood decking. While composite is an excellent choice for […]
Whether you have decided to install a new composite decking patio or an artificial grass lawn, it is important to be vigilant when measuring the space you have planned for the new installation. Measuring in advance will ensure you have purchased the right amount of material, which can save you time and money in the […]
When looking to choose the perfect composite garden decking for your home, it can be difficult and slightly overwhelming. The first step is knowing your options and what type of composite deckings there are. In this blog post, we are going to outline the differences, and which composite deckings we offer and recommend. What types […]
At The Outdoor Look, we stock and provide a range of composite decking to help you transform your outdoor space. But is it easy to install? The short answer? Yes. Installing deck boards is a low-maintenance alternative to using timber for any form of decking. This means there is no hard work regularly sanding and […]
The Outdoorlook presents the top 5 deck design ideas! This infographic shows how you can really transform your garden with composite decking! For more design ideas you can incorporate with your own composite decking ideas!
Composite decking has slowly been building traction since its first release in 1990. In the past few years it has become more and more popular for home design, but why? Composite decking is low maintenance One thing that draws people into buying composite decking is the fact that once it is installed, it requires little […]
If you’ve come to this blog then no doubt you want to spice up the design of your outdoor space. Maybe you’re a design lover and you’ve come to read up on the beautiful innovative garden/home designs of 2019. Or maybe, just maybe, you want to somehow incorporate composite decking patio into your garden. Well whatever […]
Your home is your castle; it’s your love, your livelihood and as a homeowner, you want to keep it as clean and tidy as humanly possible. Sometimes this can be quite difficult especially if you have kids or own pets of any kind. Different seasons cause different problems with different parts of the outside world […]
Winter is here and unfortunately so is the cold weather. This usually means (if you live in the UK) you spend yourself cooped up inside enjoying the warmth of your home, but it doesn’t have to be like that. You can enjoy your composite garden decking much as you do in Summer maybe even a […]
So we’re going to presume you’ve made the choice to go with composite decking over traditional wood planks. You may think this is the hardest decision to be made however there are far more other design decisions to be made. One of the hardest is choosing the correct colour to match your garden in terms […]
Behind the initial cost of buying traditional wooden decking; with it being, in general, more expensive, there are lots of factors and hidden costs that make wooden decking even dearer than composite decking. When most people opt for the option of going for traditional wooden planks they don’t realize how much effort, time and money […]
Much like wooden decking, your composite decking can grow mold on it too, even though it is low maintenance composite decking. Mold is caused by outdoor moisture and water being trapped within cracks and joints which can freeze with low temperatures and expand causing the wood to crack, in addition to this black spots may […]
Having a hot tub in the scorching summer months is a perfect escape from everything going on, allowing you to relax and lose yourself. When it comes to building hot tubs there’s a lot people don’t know, which often leads to confusion so people shy away from building decking or a hot tub completely. There are […]
Here in the UK, we’ve unfortunately become accustomed to bad weather and extreme conditions; so making sure your garden can tackle these diverse weather conditions is a must! Wood used to be the sought-after choice for decking and home improvement. Why is capped and uncapped composite decking taking over? Wood is expensive Vs Capped Decking Using […]
Decking is extremely trendy. A simple way to lift a garden, it adds a bit of pizazz and covers a multitude of garden problems. Traditionally made from wood, traditional decking is high-maintenance, requiring painting or staining every year to keep it looking fresh. Plastic decking on the other hand is becoming an increasingly popular choice […]
