Choosing The Perfect Composite
Decking Type For My Requirements.
Whether you’re in the planning phases of building your contemporary garden hideaway; looking for a sturdy outdoor floor for your balcony; or after a dependable and long-lasting solution for a public walkway, composite decking has the ability to both transform and compliment almost any outdoor space.
Outdoor flooring must be both dependable and easy-on-the-eye… It has the power to stand-out as the statement piece or form a blank canvas of any outdoor space and it is important that you pick the right solution for your environment and requirements.
Thankfully, we have taken the stress and strain from this process with our 2020 Buying Guide. We have dissected our product range to assist you with choosing the perfect composite decking for your next project.
Below, we provide comprehensive overview of what to look for and take into consideration when making your decision. We have broken these options in detailed sections.
Decking Types
Hollow Composite Decking
What is it?
As the name suggests, NeoTimber’s hollow composite decking ranges have material removed from their core, making them a lightweight and more affordable alternative to our solid options. In removing only 40% of the material within the board, we have ensured that they retain their performance, as well as their good looks.
What is it best suited for?
These best-selling ranges tend to be the pick of the bunch for most home garden projects, where the stresses and strains of high footfall don’t tend to be a concern. In most cases, we find they deal with home life just fine. While this product is versatile and considerably stronger than most- we find that our solid composite decking may be the choice for those home projects where large, heavy furniture or items such as hot tubs are concerned.
Solid Composite Decking
What is it?
A solid composition which excels in reliability, year-after-year. We pack the boards with a dense composite material that provides the board with strength and durability in abundance.
What is it best suited for?
The board’s superior strength and durability makes this solid option the board of choice for both busy commercial projects and those residential builds that require additional strength. Solid options are also chosen by those who require a little more peace of mind on the strength and durability of their decking area.
Traditional Composite Decking
What is it?
The original upgrade to wood, our traditional composite decking is made from the perfect blend of recycled plastic and wood fibres. The result is a deep, textured finish with enhanced performance that guarantees low maintenance.
What is it best suited for?
Easy to cut, versatile and our most affordable decking type, this decking also comes equipped with excellent slip-resistance. An excellent choice for all budgets.
Capped Composite Decking
What is it?
Our latest generation of composite decking, this product is our most weather-resistant product of all. Wrapped in a tough outer shell that offers 360-degree protection from the elements, as well as a distinguished two-tone appearance, our capped composite decking range oozes style and excels in performance.
What is it best suited for?
The ultimate in hassle-free outdoor flooring for those who are seeking long-lasting looks, superior stain resistance and a finish that is duel-toned and distinctive.
Which Composite Decking Features Are Relevant For My Project?
Features of our boards remain an important consideration and we want to ensure that what we provide you is truly the best fit for your proposed decking area.
We believe that taking the time to think about the features you require in your outdoor flooring solution is a wise decision and we are happy to assist you with that.
Anti-Slip Decking
The slip resistance of your outdoor floor space is important. The composite nature of our boards ensures their resistance to the likes of algae or fungal growth, which can often leave timber decking feeling like an ice rink. It is worth noting, however, that some of our product ranges perform better than others on the slip-resistance front. The texture and finish of our Traditional Boards makes them the best-performing range when it comes to slip-resistance.
Low-Maintenance Decking
Composite decking has been engineered to reduce the hours of maintenance commonly associated with timber decking. Our entire range of decking offers protection from weathering, but like most things, there are levels to our composite range. Our capped composite decking comes with additional resistance to staining and fading, as well as additional resistance from organic growth such as algae. Opt for this solution if you are seeking the ultimate weather-proof solution.
Stain Resistant Decking
Stain resistance is a feature that varies between our composite decking ranges. Our Essential and Classic boards, while still having a 25-year warranty, are not fully stain resistant. However, with appropriate cleaning and care, marks can be easily removed. The outer shell of our capped decking boards (our Advanced and Deluxe ranges) provide the boards with an easy-clean surface, meaning stains simply sit on the deck boards as opposed to permeate through the material.
Fade Resistant Decking
A major bug-bear of owners of timber decking is its inability to maintain the colour that makes it initially so desirable. Our composite boards on the other hand, are designed to offer improved fade resistance. Our capped decking board’s protective shell technology stands-up to the effects of ultra-violet brilliantly and will not fade throughout their long lifespan. Our traditional boards are designed to go through a weathering process in the opening 6-months of installation, whereby they will lighten-up and then stabilise, ensuring the rate of colour change plateaus.
Wood-Effect Decking
All our boards come equipped with an authentic woodgrain finish. The aesthetics of this finish does vary between our decking ranges, with our traditional boards having a deeper textured finish to that of the capped options, which come equipped with a distinctive duel-tone appearance. We find the best way to decide between the ranges is to see for yourself. You can order samples here.
Choosing The Best Composite Decking Colour For Your Project.
Looking for a blank canvas or a striking outdoor statement? The colour of decking you opt for is important and often comes down to personal preference. Go for a traditional finish with one of our brown colour options or opt for the more contemporary finish of our grey deck boards- the choice is yours.
For help making that choice, why not explore our inspiration section.
Considered My Decking Subframe.
Your framework is, as the name suggests, the building blocks for which you create your decking area. It is an important consideration of all decking projects and one that should be thoroughly considered in the planning phases of projects big or small. NeoTimber offer a series of long-life subframe solutions made from either composite material or recycled plastic which are designed to complement our deck boards perfectly.
While NeoTimber recommends opting for one of the above subframe options, users of our decking are free to also use alternative subframe materials such as metal or timber.
Installation Help.
No matter which NeoTimber products you use, or what queries you have regarding installation, we offer in-depth and clear instructions on each aspect of the process in the installation resources of our site.
How Do I Care For My Composite Decking?
While we pride ourselves on offering low-maintenance composite products, we believe a level of care is crucial in ensuring your boards remain their sparkling best year-on-year. Our care guide provides you with relevant, concise tips on how to best care for your decking.
Warranty.
We back our product quality by offering a competitive 25-year Residential and 10-year Commercial Warranty on all our composite decking ranges.
