Composite Decking: What Is It And What Are Its Benefits
Are you looking to transform your outdoor space into a backyard oasis?
With the ever-growing popularity of outdoor living, many have been looking for quality materials for their decks and patios.
One increasingly popular option is composite decking! That luckily doesn't break the bank!
Composite decking is fast becoming the go-to for a trendy, cost-effective, stylish alternative, moving aside wooden floors. It will completely revolutionise how you look at patio and porch decor without worrying about splinters, staining, or rotting.
First let’s discover exactly what composite decking is and what are the most noteworthy benefits.
What is composite decking?
Composite decking offers a modern alternative to traditional wood. Its boards are made from either 100% polymer material or an innovative blend of organic wood fibres and plastics with the added benefit of complete protection against outdoor elements.
The added benefits of having fully encapsulated capping on all three sides - including no need for regular maintenance - make them perfect for your next outdoor project!
Companies now develop exquisite composites that mimic the natural look of wood, thanks to advancements in the manufacturing industry
Benefits of composite decking
Aesthetic appeal
Composite decking provides all of the natural beauty of hardwood decking in a more robust and practical aesthetic form.
Who wouldn’t love this?
While plastic decking is very simple to maintain, it's possible to get the look, feel, and even the sound underneath your feet of real wood. Ultimately composite gives you the high-quality feel and look of wood.
You can get gorgeous wood grain on one or both sides of the board and textured ridges on the other, providing the real charm of genuine wood.
Perfect for all seasons
Traditional timber decks degrade if not maintained regularly, especially in the UK, where we have frosty winters, hot summers, and rainy springs.
Our Composite decking has an ultra violet stabiliser added, providing protection from UV rays and colour fading. It is also water resistant and absorbs less than 1% of its weight in water. Therefore, this material is perfect for all of our weather conditions.
Low-maintenance
In this fast-paced world, people always prefer things that take less effort, time and money to maintain.
This is why, when compared to other decking materials, composite decks overall require very little maintenance to keep their original excellence.
Also, no more yearly painting, sealing, or staining of your deck! You just need to simply clean the decking occasionally.
Long-lasting
The strength and durability of composite decking boards result in a deck that lasts substantially longer than traditional timber decking and requires low upkeep.
Importantly, these decks resist warping, splintering, twisting and rot. They will also be pest free.
Environmentally safe
We are all now sadly aware of our oceans and landfills overflowing with plastic, therefore repurposing this material is becoming increasingly important. Recycling plays an integral role in reducing an environmental impact; it is just one of the many steps we must take towards living sustainably on our planet.
So, these composite decks are the most environmentally friendly alternative, making them an excellent choice for the ecologically aware homeowner.
It’s crucial being green in today's marketplace, rather than manufacturing products that inevitably become dumped, polluting the environment. Additionally, the decking made from up to 99% recycled materials, making it more important than ever.
Cost-effective
Composite decks are less expensive to build in the long run when it comes to installation costs.
Less maintenance makes it a more value-for-money alternative.
This means that composite decking is less expensive to build over time, and you can reap the benefits when it comes to selling your home.
We hope this blog has given you a better understanding of the many benefits of composite decking. In recent years, composite decking has emerged as the fastest-growing timber decking option in the UK for all of those reasons. If you are thinking of adding composite decking to your garden then
contact us and our friendly staff will get in touch.
Now, creating a beautifully decked garden landscape is a breeze.