Composite & PVC Decking Article - Part 3

Composite Decking

The third part of the Garden Composite Decking article, will highlight two Low Maintenance Wooden decking alternatives.

Millboard Decking

The first product that we will look at is a decking board that is branded as Millboard. Millboard Solid Composite decking boards have been produced in the UK since 2007. Millboard is a premium range decking board that combines the natural look and feel of real timber decking with the improved  performance related to the the Composite decking boards. From a cost perspective Millboard is by far the most expensive of the Wooden decking alternatives, however it does look really impressive with its deep grained wood like structure.

Our opinion

Whilst Millboard is the most expensive of the decking products currently available esthetically it is in our opinion on Par with the Trex Decking product that we highlighted in the previous decking article.

 

Millboard Decking

RATING

( Highest Rating 10 Lowest Rating 0 ) 

Cost Effective      3

Esthetics            10

Slip Rating           10

Maintenance        10

Durability              8

 

Overall                  41

 

The next product that we are highlighting in this weeks article is a product that we brand as our PVC Decking range.

This type of decking range differs from the vast majority of Composite or PVC decking products that are currently available. The way that it differs is that It can either be sold as part of a full decking system or it can be sold as an individual decking board. The dimensions of the decking board are 225mm wide by 32mm Thickness. The increased thickness of this particular style of PVC Decking will allow this product to be installed over 600 millimeter joist Centre.

 

PVC Decking

This range hosts its own bespoke metal sub frame decking base along with a unique balustrade range specifically designed to work in conjunction with the PVC Decking boards. Installing the decking in this manner on a metal sub frame ensures that stringent Fire regulations can be met.

PVC Decking Range

RATING

( Highest Rating 10 Lowest Rating 0 ) 

Cost Effective      8

Esthetics             7

Slip Rating           10

Maintenance         9

Durability              8

Overall                  42

 

Our opinion

Esthetically this product isn't as pleasing to the eye as the Millboard and the Trex Decking it is however a more than satisfactory alternative. In our opinion Where the PVC decking comes into its own is on sites that need to meet current Fire regulation on spread of flames.

I hope that you have found the decking articles that have been written over the past couple of weeks useful and that they have given you an insight into how the Decking market within the UK is changing and evolving.

If you require any further information on any of the decking products that have been highlighted in this article or any previously written articles call in to see us at our Branch in Pontardulais Swansea South Wales. Or alternatively give us a call on ( Swansea ) 01792 884828 or visit our Website at www.dgheath.co.uk. 

Visit our Maintenance Free Decking display area in Pontardulais Swansea South West Wales.