What is Composite Decking?
Composite timber decking is a type of decking material that is made from a combination of wood fibers, plastic, and a binding agent. It is designed to mimic the look and feel of natural wood while offering enhanced durability and low maintenance.
Composite timber decking is typically made from a mixture of wood fibers, such as sawdust or wood chips, and plastic, such as polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride (PVC). A binding agent is also used to hold the mixture together and give the decking its shape and structure.
One of the main advantages of composite timber decking is that it is resistant to rot, decay, and insect damage, making it a long-lasting and low-maintenance alternative to traditional wood decking. It is also typically more environmentally friendly, as it uses less wood and can be made with recycled materials.
In addition to being used for outdoor decking, composite timber can also be used for other applications, such as cladding, fencing, and landscaping. It is available in a variety of colors, styles, and finishes, allowing for a range of design options.
Composite Timber decking is a man-made building material made from a mix of products including wood fibers, plastics and general bonding agents to combine the materials together. The materials are heated and transformed into board shaped lengths and then cooled. Composite Decking boards need much less maintenance than traditional timber decking whilst looking more authentic than plastic alternatives.
What are the Benefits of Composite Decking?
Most of our customers decide to use Composite Decking as it needs far less maintenance than traditional wood decking.
The Composite Decking material means that the boards are highly durable and resistant to rotting, dampness and insects like termites. Composite Decking boards never have to be sealed, stained or painted, saving our customers money in the long term investment. Composite Decking also will not warp or crack in direct sunlight. Composite Decking are also splinter free!
Composite Decking boards have less water absorption than traditional timber, making them highly slip resistant and are commonly used around pools and wet areas. Composite decking has a much longer lifespan and durability than traditional timber, our Composite Timber ranges come with a 20-25 year guarantee, but we would expect them to last much longer.
Although Composite Timber Decking may be slightly more costly when you initially buy them, they will continue to look fantastic for decades and have minimal to no upkeep costs. Composite Timber Decking needs much less maintenance than traditional timber decking, giving you more time enjoying yourself.