Decking & Platforms

The 5 top reason for having a composite decking

1- Composite decking is very durable and usually comes with very long warranties – often as long as 15 years for commercial installations. In addition the expected life expectancy of composite decking is between 20-30 years. This is without the costly and time consuming annual cleaning, sanding, staining and waxing required to maintain timber decks. Similarly with concrete installations, the question is when, not if, the cracks will start to appear as concrete is especially susceptible to weather changes and settling.  Unlike with composite decking, making repairs to timber, concrete or patio slabs can be almost impossible to maintain surface and colour consistency so any repairs will always be noticeable

2- Considerations of the environment are becoming a major factor for consumers, from car emissions to recyclable packaging. Composite decking is manufactured from a mixture of recycled wood, recycled plastic and various additives (colours and bonding agents). This process proves to have no impact on deforestation and every deck produced prevents a quantity of plastic ending up in the oceans

3- The resulting pleasure that families gain from being comfortable spending more time outdoors is immeasurable. Especially for young children who are learning about the world and environment by crawling around and investigating all the things we would often like them to not be investigating! This is an important consideration if you are a dog owner. However well they are trained it is inevitable that your dog will use the decking as a toilet at some point. The non-porous nature of composite boards means that urine won’t soak in and leave smelly patches which can be common with timber and concrete. A quick spray with water will have it removed, leaving no trace

4- A composite decking installation is generally safer than timber and reduces the risk of accidents, especially with children and animals. Composite boards have no exposed fixtures, resulting in a clean and seamless finish. There is no potential for loose screws to pop up above the board which can be a serious hazard for little feet, big feet and paws. Splinters can be a nasty surprise and are an almost unavoidable feature of timber decking.  When it rains, the wood fibres get wet and expand as water is absorbed. They then contract as the water dries out. This constant wet / dry process causes the timber boards to crack, warp and splinter.

Benefits of Aluminum Railing

If you’re considering architectural railings for your home or business then aluminum railings are a great option to consider, and this is why. They are low maintenance, durable, affordable and attractive. Let’s take a comprehensive look at all of the benefits of aluminum railings.