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Partly installed composite decking showing timber joists, concrete supports and a gravel base.
What Goes Under Composite Decking? A Complete G...

Composite decking should sit on a stable, level and well-drained supporting frame. Beneath that frame, the preparation depends on whether the site is soil, concrete, paving or another suitable surface....

What Goes Under Composite Decking? A Complete G...

Composite decking should sit on a stable, level and well-drained supporting frame. Beneath that frame, the preparation depends on whether the site is soil, concrete, paving or another suitable surface....

Person pressing a slightly raised composite decking board to check for movement.
Why Is My Composite Decking Moving? Causes and ...

Composite decking can expand and contract as temperatures change, although boards should not feel loose or unstable underfoot. Before tightening fixings or removing boards, identify where the movement occurs and...

Why Is My Composite Decking Moving? Causes and ...

Composite decking can expand and contract as temperatures change, although boards should not feel loose or unstable underfoot. Before tightening fixings or removing boards, identify where the movement occurs and...

Bowed composite cladding boards creating uneven gaps on an exterior wall.
Why Is My Composite Cladding Warping?

Composite cladding can appear warped when boards cannot move as intended, lack sufficient support or sit over an uneven subframe. Before removing any boards, identify the type and location of...

Why Is My Composite Cladding Warping?

Composite cladding can appear warped when boards cannot move as intended, lack sufficient support or sit over an uneven subframe. Before removing any boards, identify the type and location of...

How to Calculate Batten Spacing for Composite Cladding
How to Calculate Batten Spacing for Composite C...

To calculate composite cladding batten spacing, start by checking the maximum support spacing for your chosen cladding system. Then divide the relevant wall dimension into equal support bays within that...

How to Calculate Batten Spacing for Composite C...

To calculate composite cladding batten spacing, start by checking the maximum support spacing for your chosen cladding system. Then divide the relevant wall dimension into equal support bays within that...

Installer fitting white PVC wall cladding panels onto timber battens in a utility room.
How to Install PVC Cladding: A Step-by-Step Guide

PVC cladding is installed by preparing a sound wall, fitting the required support system and securing the panels in the correct sequence. The exact method depends on whether the product...

How to Install PVC Cladding: A Step-by-Step Guide

PVC cladding is installed by preparing a sound wall, fitting the required support system and securing the panels in the correct sequence. The exact method depends on whether the product...

Installer fitting wood-effect composite cladding onto vertical battens fixed to a brick wall.
Can You Install Composite Cladding Over Brick? ...

Composite cladding can usually be installed over a sound brick wall, provided it is fixed to a correctly designed battened subframe rather than directly onto the masonry. Before installation, check...

Can You Install Composite Cladding Over Brick? ...

Composite cladding can usually be installed over a sound brick wall, provided it is fixed to a correctly designed battened subframe rather than directly onto the masonry. Before installation, check...