LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS
THE DECKING DEBATE : COMPOSITE VS TIMBER
Gardens and outdoor space have always been desirable assets for homeowners and this was amplified during the national restrictions .
Spending so much time at home throughout the pandemic led to a huge investment in home improvements , especially as people looked to utilise their gardens as an extra ‘ room ’ of the house .
Decking offers a year-round solution for outdoor living and al-fresco dining , it helps to create an increased sense of space for homeowners plus , it ’ s ideal for entertaining family and friends .
Composite decking in particular , is an excellent choice for high traffic areas that are prone to spillages and stains , due to its durable and low maintenance properties . A capped layer to the decking also increases protection against fading and staining for an extra long life .
Composite is the fastest-growing timber decking alternative currently available on the market . Although traditional timber decking has been the preferred choice of many for years , it ’ s a high maintenance product which requires annual painting and staining . Composite decking however is a simple , no fuss alternative due to its unique formula which produces a high quality finished product that does not rot , splinter or decay .
Many homeowners underestimate the maintenance that traditional timber decking needs or have not considered replacing an old timber substructure frame with composite decking boards that require far less upkeep .
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