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Explore Spanmor’s expert articles on aluminium beams, decking systems, pergolas, and smarter outdoor builds.

Decking Calculator Australia: Top Design Choices to Build a Cost-Efficient Deck
A deck isn’t the most complicated structure you could add to a property, but it’s also not just about measuring a rectangle. There are several design choices to be made when adding numbers into a free decking calculator in Australia.

How to Use a Decking Calculator That Plans Your Deck in Under 5 Minutes: A Step-by-Step Guide
A decking calculator eliminates guesswork by calculating the exact number of deck boards, screws, and sub-frame materials needed based on your specific dimensions, board size, and gap spacing.

Timber vs Aluminium Pergola Beams: Which Is Right for Your Outdoor Project?
Your pergola should stay sturdy for a long time, and above all, it should be a safe and comforting space you and your loved ones can enjoy.

The Australian Homeowners’ Guide to Building A Modern Pergola with Aluminium Beams
Building a pergola as a homeowner in Australia comes with a few big decisions. You need to choose a design, material, and size that meet local building standards, stand up to unpredictable weather, and still work with your home’s architecture.

Building Aluminium Pergolas Attached to the House: The Australian Landscaping Guide
A backyard should feel like part of your home rather than an unusable space left to itself. Most homeowners attach aluminium pergolas to the exterior wall of their house to make use of this space productively.

Aluminium Decking Frame Systems for Modern Decks
Building a deck in Australia is bound to come with challenges. Timber decking frames have been the usual option for many years now.