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Whats new in 2019

With summer fast approaching we have been inundated with suppliers and their representatives calling in to our depot showing us innovative new products that will be available for sale in 2019.

One of the products that I am going to focus on for the purpose of this article is the new Trex Basic Saddle colour of composite decking board.

So What is Trex plastic wood

To put it in a nut shell Trex Wooden composite decking is a decking board that uses 95% recycled materials to produce. It is a synthetic wood effect board that is designed as a low maintenance alternative to wooden decking.

 Historically Trex wood decking has always been considered to be a premium grade high end composite deck board however it seems this year things are about to change.

Trex Enhance Basics

This change has taken place with the introduction of a new range of Trex wood colours, it has been branded as TREX ENHANCE BASICS and will be sold as a lower cost alternative to the Trex Transcend range and Trex Enhance Natural Ranges.

Why is Trex Basics cheaper

The board does have a reduced specification with a softer outer shell and reduced volume however on the whole it still looks like a really high quality cost effective alternative to the Trex transcend range. At just over half the price I think that you will agree this invites far more people to the table when it comes to purchasing a Trex wood deck.

As it stands

The downside is that there are only two Trex plastic decking designs in this range however we are pretty sure that it wont be long before we start to see more of these Trex plastic lumber boards introduced. This product will not be available for distribution in the UK until early to Mid March so watch this space

Trex Enhanced basics Saddle

For further information on a wide range of Trex composite decking products visit our extensive Composite Decking display area in Pontardulais Swansea South Wales. Alternatively visit our Website at www.dgheath.co.uk or call our dedicated team on Swansea 01792 8848287.

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Trex Spiced Rum Composite Decking

Todays article will feature Trex spiced rum Composite decking.

So you may be asking your self what is Trex Composite decking ? Trex is the name of the manufacturer of composite decking boards.

Composite decking is a man made decking board produced using a mix of wood chip, plastic and adhesive. The advantages of composite decking is that it is virtually maintenance free whilst also looking the part. Trex have listed the advantages that this product hosts over a more traditional wooden decking alternative - 

1. Trex Decking is Guaranteed 25 Years. ( Domestic ).
2. Trex Decking is guaranteed for 10 Years ( Commercial ).
3. Trex Decking is Guaranteed not to fade or stain.
4. Trex Decking is Guaranteed not to rot or split.
5. Trex Decking is easy to Install.
6. Trex Decking is produced using 95% recycled materials.

 

Trex Composite Decking that can be custom curved

Throughout 2018 our customers have used Trex decking on a number of large prestigious developments with the installers designing new inovative ways of using this amazing decking board. Trex have now produced a system whereby the individual solid composite decking boards can now be curved enabling new inovative designs to be inorporated into the deck.  Here are a few examples of composite decking designs where a curve has been added.  However beware this option comes with a heavy price tag.

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The image above on the right hand side is Tiki Torch Trex Decking with a glass balastrade channel system wheras the decking on the top left hand side is Trex spiced rum decking with a Tiki torch custom curved border. We will be posting images of the Trex decking boards as our customers send them through to us. 

Trex Spiced Rum Custom Curve deck Board with lights incorporated into the curve

For further information on a wide range of composite decking products visit our extensive Composite Decking display area in Pontardulais Swansea South Wales. Alternatively visit our Website at www.dgheath.co.uk or call our dedicated sales team on Swansea 01792 8848287.

See comonly asked composite Decking question below

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Fencing Designs

 

Fencing Trends 2018

 

With the end of 2018 approaching fast it is always a worth while exercise having a look at which fencing panels and fencing designs have been popular throughout the season, so what has happened this year ?. Is it just the same old boring designs or are customers starting to think outside the box.

Bespoke Fencing Panel Designs

Something that i have noticed happening more and more this year is that the fencing companies are starting to design their own fencing panels as per the customers specification. Cedar along with tanalised planed timber is being used to manufacture horizontal wooden fence panels and it looks really good ( See below ).

 

This fence has been designed using 2 x 1 smooth finish tanalised timber. ( Tanalised timber is a term that is used to describe timber that has been pressure treated impregnated ). The work was carried out by Martin and the boys at Dekit. ( Give us a call if you require their details ).

 

Jasmin Decorative Fence Panel

This panel has become very popular this year with customers looking for something a bit different. The only problem with using Jasmin fence panels with a more intricate design is that they are a bit more complicated to cut down especially if you only need half a panel at the end of a run. However they are beautiful.

Plastic Fencing Panels

This year we have also seen a slight increase in sales of Plastic and PVC Fencing. A number of customers are considering plastic as an alternative to the more traditional wooden fencing panels. Plastic panels will reduce the maintenance to virtually nothing except for a light clean once a year and again they look fantastic. The only downside with plastic fencing is that the colours and finishes are limited and also they are a lot more expensive.

 

For further information on a wide range of Garden Fencing products visit our extensive garden fencing & Decking display area in Pontardulais Swansea South Wales. Alternatively visit our Website at www.dgheath.co.uk or call our dedicated sales team on Swansea 01792 8848287.

 

 

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Composite Decking Part 2

Composite Decking explained

If you have been researching plastic and composite decking you will be aware that there are a vast array of styles and finishes to choose from, all of which have their own unique set of characteristics and decking board finishes. In the first article the focus was on the hollow composite decking and the Trex Transcend decking board.

In this article we will look at the PVC Decking board and the Millboard deck board.

PVC Decking

PVC Decking is a good alternative to old fashioned hollow composite decking. So why use PVC Decking ? 

• The main advantage of PVC Decking is that the expansion and contraction is far less than with the majority of hollow composite decking boards. There is nothing worse than walking on a composite deck that has 10mm gaps on the end join this looks unsightly and can also act as a dirt catcher.
• PVC decking is Non Slip certified.
• PVC Decking is generally class 1 fire rated.

Price

PVC Decking price can range any where from £48 per Metre Square to £66 per Metre square. ( Inc Vat )

 

Wide Plank PVC Decking board 

In the past Wide Pank PVC Decking boards have been used primarily on Caravan Parks and trailer homes, this is however starting to change with tha manufacturers beginning to introduce styles and finishes more suited to the domestic Market. This brand of Plastic Decking is produced using a high percentage of recycled material and comes with a full BS standard slip rating.

Price £54 per Square Metre. ( Inc Vat )

 

Millboard Decking

This product is a Premium decking board it is aesthetically on par with the Trex decking board that we have highlighted in previous articles. This board hosts a number of unique characteristics and offers an amazingly realistic alternative to wooden decking.

What makes millboard Special

• Millboard composite decking looks like real wood
• Millboard composite is soft under foot when walked on.
• It is available in ten seperate finishes.
• Millboard is fully anti-slip

Price

Millboard is by far the most expensive of the composite or wooden decking alternatives with the price coming in at an eye watering £96 Per Square Metre. ( Inc Vat ). This product must be seen to be fully appreciated.

 

Frequently asked question " Is Composite Decking Weather Resistant " ?

For further information on a wide range of composite decking products visit our extensive Composite Decking display area in Pontardulais Swansea South Wales. Alternatively visit our Website at www.dgheath.co.uk or call our dedicated sales team on Swansea 01792 8848287.

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Composite Decking explained

Plastic & Composite Decking the Pros and Cons

 

This article is based on our experience with the various Decking products that we have encountered. ( The article will be made up of two parts ). No brand names will be mentioned as this article is designed to be informative only.

Todays article will highlight Plastic Decking. Like any new product there are pros and cons to this particular type of decking however one thing is for sure and that is PVC, Composite and Plastic decking is becoming very popular.

With the subsequent increase in popularity of Composite Decking we have seen a vast array of manufacturers starting to produce various types of decking.

It reminds me very much of when laminate flooring first became popular, every man and his dog was selling it and it became a mine field when trying to source a product what was of a good quality and fit for purpose.

What Decking is available ?

There are a wide variety of plastic, PVC and composite decking products available but generally they come into four categories –

1. Hollow Composite Decking.
2. Solid Composite Decking.
3. PVC Decking.
4. Resin & Mineral Stone Decking.

 

Hollow Composite Decking

We first came across Hollow composite Decking in 2010 at the time it was considered state of the art as it was a low maintenance alternative to traditional Wooden decking. This product proved to be very popular.

The advantages of hollow composite

• Low maintenance.
• Splinter Free
• Low Slip
• 10 Year Guarantee

As you can see there were a number of unique selling points however there was one characteristic of this particular type of decking that caused a few issues –

Expansion & Contraction

The expansion on this particular type of hollow composite decking was vastly more than any other decking product that we had come across.

This made it very difficult to finish and also caused issues when installing Decking handrails. We always advised customers to ask for guidance from the manufacturers regarding expansion and contraction when purchasing this particular type of composite decking.

Price

Hollow composite decking is generally the most cost effective of the Low maintenance decking boards with prices ranging from £5.00 Per Linear Metre to £8.00 Per Linear Metre. ( Based on a 145mm Board ).

 

Solid Composite Decking

We first encountered Solid Composite Decking in 2014. To us this product made sense as it appeared to show less expansion and contraction and the designs were a lot more pleasing to the eye. The product that we introduced had been supplied to the American market for over 20 years and had therefore been tried and tested.

The product was manufactured using plastic and timber scrap that would have been heading for landfill, this particular brand of decking is produced using 95% recycled timber & Plastic.

 

 Solid Composite Decking

• Wont fade or split
• Low maintenance
• Low Slip rating.
• Resists Staining & Scratching
• 95% Recycled material

 

The feedback on solid composite Decking has been really positive we supply a very good tried and tested solid composite board and have received no issues or negative feedback. It is however important to adhere to the manufacturers fitting instructions.

Price

Solid Composite decking is generally more expensive than hollow composite decking with prices ranging from £7.00 Per Linear Metre to £12.00 Per Linear Metre. ( Based on a 145mm Board ).

In the next article i will concentrate on PVC Decking & Resin Mineral stone Decking.

For further information on a wide range of composite decking products visit our extensive Composite Decking display area in Pontardulais Swansea South Wales. Alternatively visit our Website at www.dgheath.co.uk or call our dedicated sales team on Swansea 01792 8848287.

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Composite & PVC Decking Designs for the Summer Season

Composite Decking Design installed by our customers in 2017 - 2018

With Summer upon us I have decided to put together images of Decking projects that have been installed throughout 2017 – 2018.

It is surprising what you can do with the various different decking products that are now available all it takes is a quality tradesman and a good eye for garden design.

 

1. PVC Decking

 

This is a PVC Decking board cut and designed in a hexagonal shape the colour is Graphite it has a 20 year warranty and is fully anti-slip. It is more expensive than conventional wooden decking boards however from a maintenance viewpoint all that is required is a clean off and wash at the beginning of the season. This decking board option is the cheapest in our range don’t be put off as it is a really good quality PVC decking board.

 

2. Trex Decking

 

 

The next product that we are highlighting is Trex with a boarder of Tiki torch with a Spiced Rum decking board inserted in to the centre. There are also lights inserted on the perimeter of the decking board I have to be honest this deck looks amazing. These composite decking boards are available in Solid & Tongue and grooved and are fitted using a hidden clip, also available in this board is a unique circular bending option. From a cost point of view Trex decking is somewhere in the middle.

 

3. Millboard Decking

 

This is a vintage Oak millboard decking board design. The board is staggered so that waste isn’t an issue. This product is screwed to the frame where the head of the screw is closed over by the unique make up of the board. Millboard is a premium product it is beautiful however it does come at a cost this composite board is the most expensive board that you are likely to come across.

 

4. Timeless Timber Decking

 

Still a firm favourite with a lot of our customers is wooden decking. Yes you do have to stay on top of wooden decking from a maintenance point of view however the cost of wooden decking is far less than the composite and PVC alternatives. This Decking shows what can be done with a Sunburst panel and a wooden Timeless decking board.

 

If you require any further information on Composite or Wooden decking give us a call on Swansea( 01792 ) 884828 or visit our decking design and display centre at our Swansea South Wales Depot. We also offer a Decking design service where we can work out your decking plan for you just bring it in to us and let us do the rest.

Trex Decking Video

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