Decking

• Improving your property’s value and style
• Oiling and repair of existing deckings available
• Garden steps and levels construction available

Why get a wood decking?

Wood decking comes in two varieties – those made of softwood boards and those made of hardwood boards. The difference between the two is mainly in the tree material used, as well as in the post-installation maintenance. Hardwood decking requires more maintenance than its softwood equivalent. However, they both have similar advantages and your choice will mainly depend on your budget. Here are some of the advantages that a wooden decking offers:

• It can be easily repaired or sanded if scratched or damaged in another way;
• It is more budget-friendly than composite deckings, if you choose to work with softwood;
• It can last between 15 and 30 years, if maintained properly;
• It is completely environmentally friendly as it is produced from natural materials;
• It has natural feel and traditional look.

Why get a composite decking?

Composite deckings are usually made from a mixture of plastic and wood particles. The wood particles can be sawdust, wood chippings, or recycled wood bits. Some plastic can also be recycled. Composite decking boards are very popular due to the following benefits they offer:

• Low-maintenance material, which only requires regular washing;
• Doesn’t rot, doesn’t grow mould, doesn’t need staining or oiling. It’s also impervious to moisture;
• The surface is not slippery when wet, which makes it very appropriate for families with children;
• Lasts between 20 and 30 years if maintained properly;
• Composite decking boards are more likely to have the same colour, albeit in slightly different hues.