Swimming Pool Composite Decking

When considering installing swimming pool decking or renovating a pool for your garden oasis, there are various factors you need to consider. Timber is cheap to install, but demands constant maintenance. Stone paving is a revered alternative, but its alarming price tag and complicated installation process simply doesn’t justify the benefits.

Partner this with the fact that both timber and stone can become slippery when wet, and you’ve got an accident waiting to happen. Thankfully, composite decking solves all of these problems at once, and we’re going to get into how.

Here are four reasons why you should consider composite decking for your poolside:

Put simply, composite decking absorbs less water than wood. Designed as a fusion of recycled plastic and wood fibres, the plastic polymers coat the fibres, making them resistant to rotting and warping. By protecting the boards against moisture absorption, this unique blend allows composite decking to outshine timber in every respect.

This makes composite the ideal, affordable solution for wet areas, maintaining a balance between high aesthetic qualities and low maintenance. For poolside application, we recommend a capped finish composite deck – boasting an even lower water absorption rate than regular composite decking, it’ll give you even more peace of mind.

Both timber and stone are slippery when wet. NeoTimber’s reversible composite decking is designed to aid grip, even in wet conditions. Thanks to our specialised 3D raised woodgrain effect, each of our boards manage to help you keep your balance no matter the amount of water on them.

Designed to be fitted with gaps between the boards, our composite decking also takes care of any drainage issues without any additional work needed. Water drains away from the boards with ease, reducing the amount of standing water and making for a far safer poolside surface.

Composite decking has a stunning aesthetic. Creating that uber-cool, ultra-modern look, composite is clean, crisp, and has a luxurious look. Our light oak teak composite blends beautifully with blue water and is reminiscent of the deck on a Mediterranean yacht. Take a look at our full product range to see the composite decking colours available for your swimming pool decking.

Relatively inexpensive to install, composite is the gift that keeps on giving, with virtually no upkeep costs. Just a seasonal scrub and composite will last and last. With a ten-year commercial warranty, you can have complete peace of mind.

Your pool decking, hot tub or jacuzzi surrounds will be constantly wet. Therefore, it’s a good idea to consider the subframe of your deck as any surplus water will spill in between the gaps. A timber sub-frame exposed to such high levels of moisture absorption is just waiting to start rotting away. With this in mind, NeoTimber® has developed a range of plastic lumber.

Engineered to be set in concrete like timber joists, plastic lumber is 100% waterproof and made entirely of recycled plastic. Available in various lengths and thicknesses, you can easily substitute timber to give you the perfect foundation. Strong and robust, plastic lumber is able to withstand heavy traffic and exposure to rain, frost, and ice without ever breaking a sweat.