Material Matters / Product noteBison Innovative Products
Pedestal decks: a level terrace above the drainage plane
Bison’s adjustable supports separate the walking surface from the layers beneath. Thresholds and access need a coordinated plan.
Material Matters
The things we live with outside.
Surfaces underfoot, places to sit, and the details that make a garden work. A closer look at materials, furniture, cooking, shade, and care.
Material Matters / Product noteKebony
Kebony decking and the beauty of weathering wood
Modified timber brings grain and change to a deck. Choose the finish you want to live with, then resolve the edges.
Material Matters / Product noteTrex
Trex Signature: design the view through the railing
Posts, infill, stairs, and the seated outlook deserve as much attention as the decking underfoot.
Material Matters / Product noteTimberTech
TimberTech Vintage: a deck in three board widths
Compare narrow and wide boards across the furnished deck before settling on a layout.
Material Matters / Product noteTrex
Trex Lineage: muted color and the question of heat
Composite decking in a range of muted tones, with the practical questions to ask before choosing.
Material Matters / Product noteSunbrella
Sunbrella outdoors: beyond the fabric swatch
Outdoor upholstery decisions should include the exact fabric, construction, and cleaning guidance.
Material Matters / Product noteLoll Designs
Loll Tall Adirondack: consider the seat as well as the silhouette
A higher version of a familiar lounge form makes posture part of the furniture conversation.
Material Matters / Product noteFermob
Fermob Bistro: the case for a folding chair with character
A compact steel chair puts flexibility, color, and storage into the same decision.
Material Matters / Product notePOLYWOOD
An everyday outdoor table: POLYWOOD Lakeside
A coordinated dining group is a useful prompt to draw occupied chairs on the plan.
Material Matters / Product noteDeckorators
Deckorators Voyage, from the field boards to the steps
Board widths and edge profiles need to work together at the stairs, border, and main deck.
Material Matters / Product noteFiberon
Fiberon Good Life: choosing a quieter deck finish
Two visual approaches within one decking family make a useful sample comparison.
Material Matters / Product noteBarlow Tyrie
Barlow Tyrie teak, new and weathered
The material palette should include the care routine and the appearance you want over time.