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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D G Heath New Composite Decking

New Composite Decking Boards 2018

Its been a long winter one which we will be glad to see coming to an end with this in mind we have been preparing new decking products to launch for Spring 2018, generally throughout the winter months I spend a large portion of my time looking at new products & current trends along with contacting all of our suppliers to see if there are any new innovative design ideas that will improve our ranges in 2018.

Trex Torino Brown Decking

Building on the success that we had with Trex Composite decking in 2017 we have decided to increase our Composite decking range to include Trex contour Torino brown we will be stocking in a Tongue and Grooved and a solid Design deck board. This range is slightly cheaper than the Transcend range that we currently stock and is currently available in 3.66 Metre Lengths

Trex Contour Torino brown ( Product specification )

Product Specification

• Thickness 25mm
• Width 140mm
• Length 3.66 Metre
• Nominal Size

Advantages of composite Decking

• Low Slip Rating
• Low maintenance
• Easy to maintain
• 10 Year Commercial warranty
• 25 Year Residential Warranty
• Resistant to Fade, Stain, Rot & Splitting

Composite decking so far

As a whole in 2017 the feedback has been really positive on composite decking, the new designs are proving really popular and we hope to be able to build on last years sales. If I am forced to find negative in the product it would be that it is far more expensive that conventional decking. Also customers have to understand that it is a manufactured plastic decking product so even though it looks really good it will never be able to completely replicate solid wood.

What customers love about Composite & PVC Decking

There are two main reasons why customers are purchasing composite decking rather than traditional wooden decking the first is that composite decking requires very little maintenance and secondly composite decking generally isn’t as slippery when it is wet.

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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