General Information
Planning permission may be required for some decking installations, however, some may not need planning permission. It all depends on where you live, and the size and height of the area being covered. See all the restrictions and what permissions you may need for your decking installation here.
In most cases, adding cladding to your home does not require planning permission, providing that the materials are of a similar appearance to the rest of your home. In some cases, you may need to apply for planning permission if your home is a listed building in an area of exceptional beauty or a national park.
Please note that we are not licensed planning or building surveyors. We recommend speaking to a licensed professional.
This can be dependent on the type of cladding used as well as the final exterior result. If you wanted to find out the value of a property, this would be determined by a residential property valuer.
If you wish to find out ways that cladding can enhance your exterior, read our blog post that details the five main benefits of using composite wall cladding.
Yes, decking can be used as a great design tool to help flatten out your garden space. If you are installing a deck on a sloped garden, be sure to measure and install the structural joists correctly, the base and joists may need to be cut to different lengths to ensure the deck is level. See our decking installation guides for more information.
Unless decking is being added to a listed building or a property based within a conservation area, the project should only require planning permission if the height of the deck exceeds 30cm, or if the deck, along with other extensions, takes up more than 50% of the Garden. Find out more about planning permission here.
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Cladco Profiles is the UK's leading supplier of roofing and decking. Purchase via our website or our sales team on 01837 659901. You can also order a sample pack here.
Composite decking is a range of decking with a longer lifespan than traditional timber. As well as a variety of other benefits, due to its interior being 60% wood fibres and 40% plastic, the boards are less prone to rot, splintering and warping. Our Signature composite decking also comes in a range of eight colours.
Depending on what type of decking board you are wanting, and from what range, determines the price point for each board. Use our decking calculator to generate a quote for your project.
Cladco products are simple to install for any competent DIY-er. Please see our installation guides for detailed step-by-step tutorials on how to construct your project.
Please see our range of installation guides here.
We work hard to fulfill any order amount, and we do not have a minimum order amount. You can place an order via the website or by contacting our sales team on 01837 659901.
We do not offer discounts on products online. For large trade orders, please call our sales team on 01837 659901.
To benefit from low-slip properties found with Cladco composite decking boards, please ensure your decking is installed with the narrow grooves facing up. These are what help the deck become low-slip. The woodgrain side of the decking is not considered low-slip.
A balustrade is a railing, or support system forming a divide between one area and another. This divide can be for safety or aesthetic reasons. Balustrades can often be installed at the edge of a raised area such as a veranda or balcony and can be used as a prevention for accidents. Balustrades are available in a range of widths and have a matching post and gate systems available.
The word, balustrade has 17th-century Italian origins, when the word ‘balusters’ referred to the columns used in traditional Italian architecture. Today, balustrade means a row of balusters (posts) topped by a rail or a low parapet or barrier, designed for safety around areas such as raised decking, patios or balconies.
A staircase balustrade, is a balustrade which runs down the side of a staircase. Many architects and interior designers often refer to it as a ‘bannister’. Balustrades stairs are usually used on the exterior of a composite decking project and can be a great way to secure off an area or set a divide between two aspects of an outdoor space. To install a staircase balustrade system, consult our balustrade installation guide or call our helpful sales team on 01837 659901.
The required spacing between balustrade posts depends on the length of the area to be covered, balustrade handrail systems are available in various lengths and the posts must be installed between. See all available balustrade handrail systems here.
Planning permission is a tricky topic to understand. Essentially if your balustrade project is defined as out of character, detrimental to the local environment, or being built in a conservation area, planning permission may need to be acquired. Check with your local planning department, building surveyor or local authority before beginning work if you are in doubt.
