Lathams’ timber director John May saidthe company would be targeting the decking at national merchants, garden centres, pub operators and contactors.

“And we’ll have literature and displays for customers to use in showrooms,” he said.

Latham is also supplying the ipe-based iCLIP hidden, no-drill fastening system for the decking range.

iDECK itself is made in knot-free bangkirai or yellow balau which does not need preservative treatment. DLH says the timber is all sourced from suppliers operating sustainable forest management practices.