The most common problem British homeowners face when deciding on summer as their decking installation season is installer availability. You’ll learn that, during this peak time, finding an installer to drop everything and install your decking within a couple of days is like trying to capture lightning in a bottle. It’s hard – summer is the decking season, and many installers will be up to their eyeballs in projects. So, by the time you finally receive an outlined date, chances are summer will be either on its way out or far behind you.

Thankfully, this problem rarely rears its head in the colder seasons – and it’s often easier to install composite decking in winter. At this point, installers are past the summer rush and actively looking to keep busy as and when they can. This is precisely why it’s the ideal time to install decking. Not only do you not have to wait an age for an installer to fit you in, but you’ll be providing business for installers during seasons that tend to be a little more sparse than spring and summer.

Another common misconception is that installing decking during summer is the better choice because the land is more workable than it is in colder months. Surprisingly, this isn’t 100% accurate. Being the wetter seasons that they are, autumn and winter transform landscapes into a supple canvas upon which installers can work without facing too many obstacles. Between your garden entering into its dormant state and the moisture density in the air and ground rising, you’ve got a prime landscape that’s ready to be moulded. So long as it doesn’t chuck it down on the day you’re due to have your decking installed, both your garden and your installer will benefit from projects to install composite decking in winter.

Say we’ve convinced you. We assume there’s still one lingering question you have – ‘won’t decking face the harshest of elements during autumn and winter? How could they possibly be the best time to install decking?’ This is where composite decking – more specifically NeoTimber®’s composite decking – comes into play. Comprised of timber fibres and recycled plastic, composite decking is the best choice for homeowners who are concerned about the wellbeing of their projects. Unlike traditional decking, composite decking doesn’t bow to harsh weather conditions, meaning that it can retain both its colour and strength no matter the weather.

Additionally, summer can cause composite decking to expand during installation, largely due to heat absorption – something to be mindful of. However, if you choose to install composite decking in winter, this issue is completely bypassed. Essentially, NeoTimber® offers a combination of composite decking and balustrades that create a safe decking environment, even in the slippery seasons. Partnered with our slip-resistant boards, anti-slip strips, and LED decking lighting accessories, you can easily access your decking in the darker, more treacherous months of the year with confidence.