For thousands of years, marble has been sought-after as one of the most popular and heavily desired materials to build with. 

From Ancient Greece right up to the modern-day, marble has been a classic option that delivers a timeless look that makes any indoor or outdoor space look stunning. However, as marble is a natural stone, it carries several disadvantages that more modern materials such as porcelain do not. 

So, what's the answer? Porcelain slabs that look like marble of course. In this blog, we take a look a closer look at some of the porcelain slabs that look like marble that we have in our collection and why these are a better choice than traditional marble products.

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As with most things in life, when it comes to the decking in your garden, you most certainly get what you pay for.

With an abundance of deck options available to choose from, it's very easy to go wrong and pick a deck that not only looks sub-par when installed but doesn't last very long at all, forcing you to rethink your plans and ultimately costing you even more money to replace it.

However, if you take some time out to plan properly and research which decking type is best for you, you can avoid this problem altogether. 

One of the many deck options available to choose from is composite decking, often regarded as the gold standard of decking boards but as a result, often comes with a larger price tag compared to traditional forms of decking such as timber and plastic but is it worth the cost? 

In this blog, we take a closer look at composite and why many homeowners believe it is worth the price it commands.

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If there's one thing about living in the UK that you should be prepared for, it's definitely the bipolar weather and unusual amount of rain we get throughout the year. 

This is also something that you need to keep in mind if you ever plan on redesigning your garden and more specifically your patio, as you'll want to make sure the tiles you install are able to withstand anything thrown at them.

Over the years, more and more homeowners are opting for porcelain when it comes to their exterior floor designs but is porcelain a good choice for the UK weather? Are porcelain tiles too slippery for the rain? Well, if you're interested in finding out, AlfrescoPlus is here to help!   

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With winter now in the rearview mirror and spring right on our doorstep, it is the perfect time to start thinking about those much-needed home improvements that you've been avoiding over the last few months. 

One of the most common ways that homeowners spruce up their properties is to improve their outdoor living areas, in particular, adding a deck. Why? Well, a deck offers great versatility in its use and adds an extra dimension to your garden that is constant for years to come. 

But before you build a deck in your garden, there are a few things that you'll need to consider. Not sure what they are? AlfrescoPlus are here to help! 

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Now that Halloween is over, that time of year is fast approaching. No, not the C-word, but bonfire night! One of the few nights of the year where fireworks brighten up the night sky with beautiful shapes and colours and where family and friends gather to create huge, blazing bonfires, but are they legal and are you allowed to have a bonfire in your garden? 

With a lot of rules and guidelines in place at the moment due to COVID-19, it can be quite difficult to follow exactly what you can and can't do in regards to having a bonfire in your garden. So, to make things a little clearer, we have outlined what you can do in this blog post. Read on to find out more!

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