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Garden Decking Ideas For Winter
Remember those lazy summer nights, relaxing on your decking, a warm breeze brushing through your hair and the smell of the BBQ dissipating into the atmosphere? Nights like those are gone for a fair few months. But that doesn’t mean that your decking should be neglected until next year. At Stewart Timber, we’re firm believers […]
How To Construct Your Own Decking Framework
Although building timber decking for your garden is a fairly straightforward job, it truly adds a whole lot of value to your outdoor space. A deck gives your garden real character and provides a more enjoyable spot to relax/ dine/ hang out. Decking provides the perfect platform to chill with a good book in the […]
Deck Lighting Ideas To Make Your Outdoors Shine
The right lighting can really help make your wooden decking shine and helps to make it more useful. When you have lighting, you are able to safely enjoy your deck in the evening hours, whether it to be sip on a glass of wine or to host a party with family or friends. If you […]
How To Lay Decking On Grass: A Step-By-Step Guide
Adding a deck to your garden can help you seamlessly bring the outside in, provide you with a perfect outdoor space where you can spend those warm summer days relaxing in the sun, stargazing in the winter, knocking up a bbq in spring, or just as a garden feature to make the neighbours envious all […]
3 Amazing Raised Decking Ideas For Summer 2018 (and beyond)
It’s finally spring which means we’re already dreaming of the Great British Summer. Sitting out back with some cool pints and sausages grilling on the BBQ, friends are around, kids running about playing, life is good. If you want to make the most of this time then having a wonderful outdoor area for socialising is […]
Deck Maintenance For Dummies (And Regular Folk)
Is your garden deck looking rather grey and boring? Unfortunately, ‘tis the season for gloomy grimey garden decks. Fortunately for you, we’ve done some digging and asked around in the timberyard for tips on how to best maintain a garden deck. We know it’s only January, but the sun will be out before your know […]
How Much Decking Do I Need? How to Use a Decking Calculator
Decided to add a deck to your garden space? Brilliant! You’ll have lots to look forward to, from BBQs in the summer to stargazing in the winter. However, before we get into all that, it’s time to build the thing. And you’re here because you’ve realised that it can be easier said than done. Between […]
Should I Clean My Deck Myself?
A deck is an absolutely brilliant space in the summer. A lazy evening handout for a barbeque or a bright morning spot for breakfast, it’s the perfect way to bring a little bit of inside comfort to your garden. Unfortunately, in the Scottish climate, your decking has to weather leafy autumns, chilly winters and wet springs. […]
It’s easy to install your deck then leave it as is. Not that that’s a bad thing. If you got your deck from us, it’s a fine deck, after all. Some might say it’s a mighty fine deck! But if you leave even the best deck unchanged for years, it can get stale and boring. Every […]
