As stockists of both softwood decking and composite decking, we know that both products have a place in our customers projects. Depending on the benefits you’re looking for, our teams can discuss the best option for you:
Appearance: Wood decking is beautiful, with naturally occurring details that bring life to any outdoor area. It’s exactly this aesthetic that composite options aim to emulate. Scan through our composite decking colour swatches to see if this will work for you and if not, we’ve got softwood options that will.
Maintenance: As wood is a naturally formed product, it is subject to a certain amount of weathering and other issues over time. Treatment is available to prevent this, which will bring the product closer to composite decking in terms of durability. Composite decking is manufactured with the intention of enduring the outdoor environment and benefits from anti-slip and has innate protection against rot, warping and staining.
Sustainability: Most composite decking suppliers use renewable or recycled materials as part of their board creation process, reducing their carbon footprint. The long lifespan of composite products also means that they won’t need to be frequently replaced, reducing energy used for production.