Raised Millboard decking and bespoke balustrade in Windsor

Windsor

Replacement Millboard decking and a bespoke Accoya balustrade transformed the raised terrace of this Windsor home.

Steve Richardson and Rees De Liege bring practical experience and careful workmanship to decking and landscaping at S&R Landscapes. This project shows how the supporting structure, terrace edges and finishing details all contribute to a complete outdoor space.

Replacing a Deteriorated Garden Terrace

The homeowners discovered the condition of the existing deck soon after moving in, when a foot broke through a board. With young children and a dog using the garden, replacing the terrace became a priority.

The deck began directly outside the rear door, so its condition affected everyday access to the garden. It also lacked a balustrade around the raised area.

A site survey established the scope of the replacement, and the homeowners compared decking samples before choosing Millboard.

Careful Preparation and a Five-Day Installation

Once the quotation was agreed, removal of the old decking and installation of the replacement terrace and custom balustrade took five days.

Recycled plastic posts supported the new frame, with Use Class 4 treated timber joists used in the structure. The work brought the deck and its perimeter details together as one installation.

For Steve and Rees, preparation beneath the boards deserves the same attention as the visible finish. Careful setting out, cutting and fitting help create a terrace that sits comfortably with the house and garden.

A Bespoke Accoya Balustrade

The balustrade combined Accoya timber with stainless-steel cables and Sta-Lok fittings. Its light grey finish, specified as RAL 7044, balanced the darker decking and complemented the surrounding garden.

The slender cables kept the outlook open, allowing views towards the established planting. The finished terrace provided a more defined place to sit and enjoy the garden.

This balance of practical construction and considered appearance reflects the care Steve and Rees bring to their decking projects, from the overall layout to the smaller connections and fittings.

Project Details

Location: Windsor.
Completed: 2020.
Decking: Millboard.
Balustrade: Accoya timber with stainless-steel cables.
Balustrade colour: RAL 7044.
Installation time: Five days.
Suppliers: Country Supplies, James Latham and Sta-Lok.

Planning replacement decking in Windsor? Steve Richardson and Rees De Liege design and professionally install decking, bringing thoughtful material choices and careful finishing to your garden.

Discuss your decking project with Steve and Rees.

Garden design: Karl Harrison.

Our approach

We believe a well-designed garden should be a pleasure to live in, thoughtfully built and made to last.

For us, good design starts with listening. We take time to understand how you want to use your garden, what matters to you and the character of your home.

We bring the same care to construction as we do to design. From the preparation beneath a patio to the finishing details around a border, each part contributes to the quality of the whole garden.

We favour materials suited to their purpose and planting that can thrive in its surroundings. We consider how your garden will mature and how much maintenance you want, creating a space you can enjoy for years to come.

Steve & Rees

Throughout the process he and his team have worked tirelessly to ensure we received the best design, consideration and implementation of our brief.

As a landscaper, he is a professional and did a brilliant job and completed when he said he would in a calm and measured way.

Steve and Rees worked hard in all weathers, to create a beautiful garden for us. I would highly recommend Karl and his team to create some magical for you, and to do it really well.

Rees came up with an imaginative design that has brought interest, variety and colour. The landscaping Steve, Rees and their team did was excellent and they were a pleasure to work with too.

Steve and his team were skilled and friendly, and the results were amazing. They were professional and always left things tidy. Would highly recommend.

Fast efficient service from a passionate professional who puts his competitors to shame. Excellent work at reasonable prices. You’d be mad not to use him.

What a professional garden landscape artist does is give you something that you would never do yourself. Highly recommended.

All the team were exceptionally professional, hardworking, polite and tidy. We are thrilled with the results and thoroughly recommend this business.

I could not have wished for better. I would recommend Rees, Steve and their team to you all. I could not fault them in any way and it was an absolute pleasure to work with them.

Very efficient team, hard workers and really nice people too! Great job with a really uniform finish on a complex-shaped deck. Neat workers, clearing up each evening, and finally leaving my garden and garage in perfect order.

From start to finish-excellent service and he has transformed my garden. I’m now in love with my garden and will be spending many happy hours out there.Before and After pictures - excellent transformation

Very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. Great design and helpful discussions, making sure we got the best results. Would not hesitate to recommend.

Steve & Rees did an excellent job. From initial design considerations to preparation and installation. The team worked well and on time to transform our garden with Trex decking.

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We adapt to the needs of every client, fluent in a combination of traditional techniques ensuring the hard landscaping works in harmony with the soft planting, garden art and style in your garden.