Composite & PVC Decking the Future

Plastic Garden Decking an alternative to Wooden Decking

 

I first came across garden Decking in 2001 when a representative from one of the larger Timber export companies came into our offices asking if we wanted to stock Timber Decking. For us it was a no brainer this was a value added product that complemented all of the Garden Fencing products that we were holding in stock in our Timber yard at the time.

Timber Decking

 

 

From then on Timber Decking went from strength to strength with a large portion of summer sales coming from Decking or Decking related product lines. Consumers saw the value in decking especially in the hills of Wales where in the past the only option available was tons of Hardstanding and a load of patio slabs. So what is going to happen in the future.

The Future of Garden Decking

The answer is basically who knows what the future holds for Decking design ?. However one thing that is sure is that a definite trend is starting to develop towards Maintenance free Composite or Low maintenance Decking products. This particular type or brand of Decking generally hosts advantages such as Low Maintenance along with improved slip resistance, these issues generally are the two main gripes that consumers have when quizzed on the question of Wooden Decking.

This is the way that I am going to go when it comes to replacing my own worn out wooden decking in the house. This is primarily down to the fact that my decking is directly situated next to my back door so it is being constantly used to access the garden and more importantly the washing line. I need something that is Anti – Slip and maintenance free.

If however I wasn’t constantly using the decking by the back door I would be more inclined to replace the old wooden decking with a new Wooden decking board.

PVC or Plastic Composite Decking comes at a price

However there is one major drawback and that is the COST. Composite or PVC Decking is generally a minimum of three times the price of a good quality timber Redwood Decking board. One thing to consider is that in the long term you wont have to pay for Decking treatment or maintenance products.

PVC or composite decking prices generally range anywhere from £5.00 per Linear Metre up to £12.50 Per Linear Metre.

Overall I think that wooden decking is still a good option as long as it is regularly maintained. Nevertheless it is now good to see that there are a number of alternatives available on the market.