Low maintenance
No regular painting, staining or timber preservative required.
Low-maintenance garden decking
Composite Decking Boards
Contemporary composite decking for creating attractive, practical and
low-maintenance patios, seating areas and garden spaces.
Contemporary finish
Creates a clean and consistent appearance across the deck.
Practical outdoor surface
Suitable for frequently used garden seating and entertaining areas.
Buying information
Planning composite decking
Why choose composite decking?
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Reduced maintenance:
Routine cleaning replaces the regular staining and treatment
associated with timber decking. -
Consistent appearance:
Manufactured boards provide an even colour and finish. -
Contemporary design:
Complements modern gardens, patios and outdoor living spaces.
Selecting a colour and finish
Consider the surrounding fencing, paving, brickwork and garden
furniture when choosing a colour. Check product samples in natural
daylight where possible, as screen colours may not be exact.
Planning the supporting frame
Composite decking requires a level and properly supported subframe.
Follow the board manufacturer’s requirements for joist spacing,
ventilation, fixings and maximum unsupported spans.
Expansion gaps and drainage
Composite boards expand and contract as temperatures change.
Follow the specified gaps between boards and around fixed objects,
while allowing suitable drainage and airflow beneath the deck.
Calculating the required quantity
Measure the complete decking area and consider the board direction,
specified gaps, cuts and joins. Include a reasonable allowance for
waste and remember any required edging, clips, fixings and subframe timber.
Cleaning composite decking
Regularly remove leaves and loose dirt, then clean the surface using
products and methods approved by the manufacturer. Avoid unsuitable
chemicals or tools that could mark or damage the boards.
Local supply and delivery
Based in Stanstead Abbotts, 414 Fencing supplies composite decking
throughout Hertfordshire, Essex and North London.
