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All about decking

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Quick and easy install

If you’re targeting summer completion on a project, the Grad Systems team say early coordination makes all the difference. We asked them to put together a guide to their products:

The Hidden Fix System

We’ve been working with the Grad hidden-fix system — an engineered aluminium rail solution designed to deliver clean, screw-free timber and composite decking with predictable installation.

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Here's what we like about it:

• Consistent board alignment
• No visible surface fixings
• Designed ventilation beneath the deck
• Compatibility with premium timber & composite boards
• Efficient installation compared to traditional screw fixing

It’s particularly well suited to rooftop terraces, podium decks and high-end residential schemes where finish quality and programme certainty matter.

Deck Planning Guide

Grad have recently released a practical planning guide titled “Spec Now. Build by Summer.” It covers system thinking, material compatibility, ventilation strategy and UK supply coordination.

If you’re currently specifying decking, it’s worth a read.

👉 You can get the guide here.

Get in touch if you’d like to discuss how it could work on your next project.

Project Credits:
Architects: Parkettum; TIM Exclusive Gardens; Maisani Bois; Degelo Architekten & Javier Bressel; Stanton Williams; i29 Architects & Chris Collaris Architects.
Design: Jude Yeo, Inspired Earth Design.
Installers: Cobham Court Landscaping; Dach Schneider; Outdoor Deck Company.
Photographers: Sebastian Böttcher; Maisani Bois; Tim Van de Velde.

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