Composite decking is an alternative to hardwood timber decking that is not only attractive but also practical and due to its manufacturing process, is long-lasting. Keeping your composite deck looking its best requires a small amount of maintenance every so often, but fear not, it is easier than you might think. Cleaning One of the […]

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How to choose your garden fence: Choosing the right fence panels
Posted on in For the Garden, How To GuidesToday we are going to be discussing the various different types of fence panels. There are a wide variety available and we are going to break them down and see which one is right for you. When deciding on a type of fence, there are many things to consider: The maintenance – both long-term and […]
Balau decking restored thanks to Owatrol
Posted on in Before & After, Case Studies, For the Garden, How To Guides, Wood CareUnfortunately, it’s common to see beautiful garden decks become grey and dirty. The most common way this happens is by using a low quality finishing product on the wood. Sadly, this was indeed the case for this customer. They decided to finish their balau decking with a low quality wood oil, which after only 3 […]
Owatrol Wood Stripping Guide: Stripping Your Decking
Posted on in For the Garden, How To Guides, Wood CareDepending on what type of finish you have on your decking will depend on how you need to go about removing them. Wood oils If you deck has been finished with a wood oil (teak, linseed etc) we recommend you remove it with a product such as Aquanett. Aquanett is a powerful, bio-degradable wood oil […]
Children’s playhouses have countless varieties of styles, sizes, shapes and colours so there is definitely something for everyone. Maybe you can’t find one that is just perfect for you and you have chosen to make one yourself! Regardless, once it has been built you will want to finish it to protect the wood from damage. […]