A deck is an excellent home update, extending your living areas outdoors with extra space for relaxing and entertaining. The materials you use will have a massive impact on its aesthetics and functionality. Composite timber is one possible option with several advantages.
Extra Resilient
Composite timber exhibits the beauty of wood, but it's more durable and resilient than the natural product. It consists of wood byproducts—such as shavings or chips—plus resins, bonding agents and various other elements. These additional products protect the composite planks from rot, mould, mildew and insect infestation. Additionally, you won't need to worry about splitting boards or splinters, so the surface will be friendly to bare feet and paws. With this extra resilience, you can construct these decks around pool areas, because splashing chlorinated water won't be a problem. They're also suitable for coastal regions, which have corrosive salty air.
Variety Of Design Options
Different pigments within the composite boards provide numerous hues, ranging from deep greys to warm reds. With the addition of diverse embossed grain patterns, these composite planks can replicate a range of gorgeous hardwood species. You'll also have a choice in board widths and lengths. Matching composite accessories such as railings, stairs and other components provide further opportunities for you to create a unified design. Consider your home's architecture and landscape when planning the space.
Low Maintenance
Solid timber might be attractive, but it requires lengthy maintenance work such as periodic sanding, staining or painting. Composite planks require little upkeep other than warm soapy water and a hose, or a brush for more thorough cleaning.
Minimised Timber Use
While these processed planks display the warmth of timber, they use much less wood; they use sawdust, shavings and other byproducts that might otherwise go to waste. Overall, less timber goes into the making of a composite deck. Additionally, many reprocess reclaimed wood, bamboo and recycled plastic products.
Easy To Install
These planks are available in various fastening and locking systems, which simplifies the installation process. Thus you'll pay less in construction costs.
Composite decking provides a great option, allowing you to lounge on and enjoy your deck rather than spend countless hours in maintenance. With a wide range of attractive colours and grains, you'll have plenty of choices to match it to your home. You'll also be helping the environment as your deck builder will be making use of reclaimed and recycled products that would otherwise end up in a landfill. Ask your deck builder about other options today.
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