Decking

Brilliantly practical and effortlessly stylish, decking will transform and upgrade any and every type of garden. With superb versatility in design, a deck provides the ideal spot for socialising, playing and relaxing while feeling beautifully immersed in the natural surroundings of your outdoor environment. 

Whether you are an avid entertainer looking to build the perfect dining area or would just love a tranquil space to kick back on a deckchair, decking is a fantastic investment that will last you for years to come. 

Discover our high-quality range of decking boards, balustrades, and accessories to build the stylish deck you’ve always dreamed of. With a superb selection of materials to choose from including timber decking, composite decking, and aluminium decking, you can construct a beautiful decking area that perfectly suits the needs and layout of your garden.

Choosing the best decking board material for your deck is of the utmost importance. The type of decking board you select will be based on numerous factors including, functionality, ease of installation, price and the overall look and design.

Below, we take a look at the most popular types of decking board available to help you decide what’s best for you.

• Softwood – The most common type of wooden decking, softwood is affordable and easily available. The popularity of this decking is such that it comes in a huge variety of shapes, sizes and design variations. Depending on the quality of softwood you select, you will be able to get 25-30 years of use out of it.
• Hardwood – Made from natural materials like softwoods, this type of decking timber has a higher initial cost. This is because of the process of manufacturing these decking boards is more intensive. If properly maintained, a hardwood deck will last for 30-50 years but because of the material, we recommend that you have a professional install them, due to the difficulty in cutting and drilling the boards.
• Composite – This innovative material is formed heating recycled wood and plastic that is mixed together with a bonding agent, it is then formed into the shape of a decking board. Usually found in a wood grain effect to replicate the look of real wood, these boards offer a 25-30 year lifespan.
• PVC – Made from 100% plastic, this type of board is recyclable after use, is easy to install and requires almost no maintenance. These boards may have an unnatural look to them so won’t appeal to everyone’s tastes. These decking boards will last 25 years at least although many manufacturers will state up to 50 years.

Choosing your decking boards is important, but now that you’ve got them, what else can you do to bring some extra style and pazazz to your outdoor space?

Decking accessories exist to bring a little extra life to your decking and give you an effective way of finishing off your decking project. Use decking balustrades for further design and construction options and why not consider using decking lights so you can use your decking in the evening without having to worry about any extra outdoor lighting.

Depending on the material you choose, there are also many options of decking paint to liven up boards. Because it’s an area that typically sees a lot of foot traffic, the coating on the decking boards can become worn over time. When this happens, you should apply a fresh coat of paint or weatherproof sealant to give your decking a whole new lease of life.

Once you have bought your decking, you’ll need to install it. Installing garden decking is fairly simple if you take your time and follow the steps carefully. Our how to build garden decking blog page covers everything you’ll ever need to know about installing a beautiful new deck in your garden.

For more inspiration for DIY in the home, including a guide on how to install outdoor lighting, feel free to take a look at our blog. We want to make your next DIY project go as smoothly as possible, to that end we have filled our blog to the brin with informative, entertaining and interesting content that will help you carry out DIY projects throughout the home.