Landscape and Urban Design Issue 45 2020 | Page 56

DECKING
SIMPLE, NO FUSS
COMPOSITE DECKING
Charles Taylor, Sales Director
at Composite Prime, discusses
why composite decking should
be used in more projects, and
top tips on maintenance and the
options available.
Composite products have become
well known as a superior product
when choosing the right material
to install on a project. For anyone
looking to make the most out of an
outdoor space, composite decking is
the perfect solution.
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 is
increasing in popularity as it’s a
simple, no fuss alternative due to its
unique formula which makes it low
maintenance and more durable than
traditional products.
The plastic content gives the boards
a long lifespan without the need to
treat or seal the decking, while the
wood content enables the product
to retain its natural look and feel.
This formulation also means that
composites don’t need life extending
treatments such as sanding or oil,
and the boards won’t splinter or rot
and can therefore be installed safely
in a range of projects.
With people spending an increasing
amount of time outside, more
investment than ever is being made
to improve outdoor spaces from
residential gardens to commercial
projects. Composite decking is the
ideal product to shape outdoor
spaces as it is not only a durable
investment, but its versatility
means that it can be used to create
completely bespoke designs which
will look great for years to come.
The options available
The HD Deck® range manufactured
by Composite Prime is eco-friendly
and socially responsible. Made
using recycled plastic and FSC®
certified oak wood flour, the
products are sustainable, ethical and
environmentally friendly.
One million plastic bottles are
bought every minute around the
world, and that number will top half
a trillion by 2021, however less than
half of those bottles end up getting
recycled. As global challenges
around plastic waste and the ability
to plant forests to meet future
timber demands increase, composite
provides a sustainable and aesthetic
alternative to timber.
HD Deck Dual® decking boards
developed by Composite Prime have
a reversible two-colour option on
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