Champion Timber named ‘Best Value’ decking supplier

Champion Timber named ‘Best Value’ decking supplier
by Jennie Ward|04 August 26|Build, Supply
Champion Timber has been named Best Value in Pro Landscaper's Most Influential Decking Suppliers 2026, with the judges recognising its ability to offer the strongest overall package of pricing, supply and product selection. Champion Timber said the award reflects the company's commitment to supporting customers through long-term partnerships with its...
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Exterior timber performance: durability, coating and long-term protection
by TDUK|03 August 26|Design
Timber continues to grow in popularity across exterior applications including cladding, decking, fencing and landscaping structures. Demand remains steady across both residential and commercial sectors, driven by timber’s natural good looks, sustainability credentials and versatility in design. However, long-term performance outdoors depends on more than aesthetics alone. Whether specifying timber...
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Lido restored thanks to sustainable Accoya
by Jennie Ward|11 March 26|Build, Supply
Accsys, a leading supplier of premium, high performance and sustainable wood building materials, has supplied Accoya and Medite Tricoya Extreme as key materials in the restoration of Tinside Lido, a Grade II-listed Art Deco landmark located on the edge of Plymouth Hoe. Commissioned by Plymouth City Council as part of...
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New landscaping brochure from Travis Perkins
by Jennie Ward|11 March 26|Build, Supply
Travis Perkins has marked the start of the 2026 landscaping season with a new brochure to help showcase its new, extended range. This is the first landscaping brochure since 2019. The brochure features more than 2,000 products from 30 suppliers across 200 pages and is available from the entire Travis...
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Raising the standard: Why accreditation matters
by Jennie Ward|13 October 25|Build, Supply
In the world of timber decking and cladding, the quality of specification, materials, and installation can vary greatly and the consequences of getting it wrong can be serious. That’s where the Timber Decking & Cladding Association plays a pivotal role. From costly remedial work to safety risks and reputational damage,...
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Refreshed Guidance: TB04 Deck Parapet Design & Construction
by Jennie Ward|11 July 25|Build, Supply
The Timber Decking and Cladding Association (TDCA) has refreshed its popular Technical Bulletin TB04, offering vital guidance on the design and construction of parapets for timber decks - an essential but often overlooked aspect of deck safety. Parapets should not be treated as an afterthought. Except for the most basic...
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Why choose hardwood decking?
by Jennie Ward|10 July 25|Build, Supply
TDUK member WL West explores the different ways that hardwood timber decking can transform an outside space. Timber decking is sustainable, beautiful and versatile. Whether you want to deck around your home or underneath a pergola, create a new entertainment space or transform a sloping garden – decking can transform...
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Restoring a Central Park landmark
by Jennie Ward|19 June 25|Build, Supply
New York City’s Central Park is renowned as one of the world’s most famous urban landscapes and few spots capture its beauty and charm quite like Central Park's Bow Bridge. Spanning 87 feet across The Lake - one of the park's most picturesque bodies of water, linking the Ramble on...
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Bridging nature and safety at Dromore Town Park
by Jennie Ward|19 June 25|Build, Supply
Situated on the outskirts of the historic town of Dromore, the picturesque Dromore Town Park offers a tranquil escape filled with riverside pathways, rich biodiversity, and a strong sense of local heritage. With the River Lagan meandering through its wooded landscape, the park has become a favourite destination for nature...
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Anti-slip decking supports School boardwalk
by Jennie Ward|12 June 25|Build, Supply
WJ Timber Treatments has supplied DeckWright anti-slip decking boards to Garton-on-the-Wolds Primary School, located near Driffield in Yorkshire. The project required the installation of approximately 300 linear metres of anti-slip deck boards to improve access around a portable classroom, including a ramp and adjoining play area. WJ Timber Treatments, which...
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