WHEN CREATING AN INCREDIBLE DECKING AREA FOR YOUR HOME IT IS IMPORTANT TO HAVE A MATERIAL THAT IS SUITED TO YOUR SURROUNDINGS, PREFERENCE AND BUDGET. WE BELIEVE THAT TIMBER AND COMPOSITE ARE TWO FANTASTIC MATERIALS AND WE USE BOTH OF THEM REGULARLY TO CREATE BEAUTIFUL BESPOKE DESKS FOR CUSTOMERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. TODAY ON THE BLOG WE’RE DISCUSSING THE BENEFITS BELONGING TO EACH MATERIAL TO HELP YOU DECIDE WHICH WOULD BE THE BEST FOR YOUR DECKING!
When creating an incredible decking area for your home it is important to have amaterial that is suited to your surroundings, preference and budget. We believe that timber and composite are two fantastic materials and we use both of them regularly to create beautiful bespoke desks for customers across the country. Today on the blog we’re discussing the benefits belonging to each material to help you decide which would be the best for your decking!
Appearance
Timber – This material possess a natural beauty that many believe is unrivalled. Its appearance plays an incredibly complementary role in today’s highly industrial environment. Glass, concrete and steel surroundings can be softened with the clever use of timber. Timber can also be painted or stained to suit your property.
Alternatively you can bring out its natural colour with a simple clear finish.Composite – Composite decking is available in a variety of wonderful wood toned or painted finishes. It resists fading and it can be made to look remarkably like natural timber too!
Maintenance
Timber – To preserve timber decking’s appearance a little regular care and maintenance is greatly appreciated. Simple tasks such as sweeping and cleaning can go a long way!
Composite – For those who want a low maintenance material, composite decking could be for you! It never needs re-painting or re-finishing.
Longevity
Timber – A timber deck will last the lifetime of you home if it is properly maintained!
Composite – Composite decking is extremely weather resistant and renowned for being hardwearing. It does not crack, split or splinter. Furthermore it is resistant to rot and insect infestation too.
Environmental attributes
Timber – Timber is a renewable resource. It has been argued that the process of harvesting, milling and transporting timber is more efficient than the process of manufacturing composite decking.
Composite – A combination of timber fibres and plastic is used to make composite decking. Those who manufacture composite decking materials have claimed that it actually is an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional timber decking. This is because instead of harvesting plantation or rainforest trees, other timber by-products such as sawdust are used instead. It is a little known fact that all or some of the plastic used in manufacturing composite decking comes from recycled plastics as well!
