Introducing the top 10 things that you need\u202fto\u202fknow about NeoTimber\u00ae artificial decking.<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Artificial decking<\/a> is a term that often describes composite decking<\/a>. It generally refers to man-made decking as an alternative to traditional timber decking<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>NeoTimber\u2019s<\/span> products are engineered with a focus on improving traditional timber materials and the longevity of the boards. Here we count<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>down the top 10 things that you need to know about\u00a0<\/span>NeoTimber\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0artificial decking (or \u2018engineered decking\u2019 as we like to call it).\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>#1 – Artificial Decking Is Anything But \u2018Artificial\u2019 Looking<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Many of our customers are surprised how realistic our \u201cartificial decking\u201d looks, this has been a constant process of ongoing development and improvement. We have engineered our composite deck boards<\/a> to resemble traditional timber<\/a> with both a woodgrain and grooved finish<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>![\"artificial](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/NeoTimber-Artificial-Wood-Decking-1.jpg\" "\\"NeoTimber")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>#2 – Artificial Decking Is Specifically Engineered To Live Longer Than Timber<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>NeoTimber\u2019s\u00a0artificial wood decking has a longer\u00a0life than traditional timber decking<\/a>. This is\u00a0because of the way it is engineered;\u00a0combining\u00a0recycled plastic and\u00a0reclaimed\u00a0wood fibres<\/a>,\u00a0we have\u00a0engineered a way to\u00a0make\u00a0wood\u00a0more impervious to moisture.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>![\"artificial](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/NeoTimber-Synthetic-Decking-2.jpg\" "\\"NeoTimber")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>#3 – Artificial Decking Requires Less Maintenance Than Timber Alternatives<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Artificial decking is easier to care for, in fact there is barely any maintenance at all<\/a>. So, you can say goodbye to those back-breaking hours of painting and staining which come with timber decking, because all you need for composite decking is a jet wash and household soap.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>![\"artificial](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/NeoTimber-Man-Made-Decking-3.jpg\" "\\"NeoTimber")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>#4 – Composite Decking Isn\u2019t Installed Like Normal Timber Decking<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>With traditional timber decking<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>installation is usually performed with the use of decking screws<\/a> which are<\/span>\u00a0screwed\u00a0<\/span>into the boards securing them to the subframe<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>T<\/span>his can cause your boards to warp and provides no ventilation between boards and joists. However, composite decking<\/a> is installed<\/a> using an easy fixing system<\/a> enabling much-needed<\/span> ventilation and movement when the boards contract and expand.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>![\"artificial](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/NeoTimber-Artificial-Decking-4.jpg\" "\\"NeoTimber")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>#5 – Artificial Decking Comes In A Range Of Premium Colours<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Timber decking tends to only come in one colour and therefore needs to be painted if a different colour is desired. However, artificial timber decking comes in a multitude of colour tones<\/a> providing you with a range to suit your garden space.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>![\"artificial](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/NeoTimber-Artificial-Timber-Decking-5.jpg\" "\\"NeoTimber")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>#6 – Artificial Decking Does Not Splinter Or Crack Like Timber<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Unfortunately, once exposed to the elements, timber decking tends to splinter or crack making it a safety hazard. However synthetic decking doesn\u2019t crack or splinter providing you with a smooth surface that is safe all year round.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>![\"artificial](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/NeoTimber-Artificial-Wood-Decking-6.jpg\" "\\"NeoTimber")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>#7 – Artificial Decking Is Made Up Of Timber & Recycled Plastic<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Our artificial deck boards are made up of a combination of recycled plastic and timber fibres<\/a> moulded together. Artificial decking is a realistic alternative to both plastic and timber decking, which won\u2019t rot or warp, providing a safe surface for entertaining and relaxing on.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>![\"artificial](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/NeoTimber-Artificial-Deck-7.jpg\" "\\"NeoTimber")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>#8 – Artificial Decking Offers Better Slip Resistance<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Slippery when wet, timber can become a slip hazard due to algae buildup. Artificial decking offers much better slip resistance<\/a> especially, around a pool or hot tub. We advise using the grooved side up<\/a> when laying for even better resistance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>![\"artificial](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/NeoTimber-Man-Made-Decking-8.jpg\" "\\"NeoTimber")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>#9 – Artificial Timber Decking Is Kind To The Environment<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>We have engineered our artificial deck boards to have little impact on the environment by using ‘eco-friendly<\/a>‘ recycled plastic and wood fibres which would have otherwise ended up in landfill. Composite decking<\/a> is actually a kinder alternative to timber as purpose-planted Sitka Pine forests create unnatural habitats and harbor very little life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>![\"artificial](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/NeoTimber-Artificial-Decking-9.jpg\" "\\"NeoTimber")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>#10 – Artificial Decking Is Reversible<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Get into the groove. Traditionally you lay timber decking grooved side up only providing you with one surface grain. However, if you opt for composite deck boards<\/a> you have a reverse side<\/a>. Our boards have both a traditional grooved side<\/a> as well as our popular woodgrain surface pattern<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>![\"artificial](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/NeoTimber-Artificial-Timber-Decking-10.jpg\" "\\"NeoTimber")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Please request free samples<\/a> of our \u2018engineered decking\u2019 to see which composite decking colour<\/a> and composite decking range<\/a> will fit best within your outdoor living area. For more information on composite decking, when compared with timber, please have a read of our ‘composite vs wood’ comparison<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
Artificial decking<\/a> is a term that often describes composite decking<\/a>. It generally refers to man-made decking as an alternative to traditional timber decking<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>NeoTimber\u2019s<\/span> products are engineered with a focus on improving traditional timber materials and the longevity of the boards. Here we count<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>down the top 10 things that you need to know about\u00a0<\/span>NeoTimber\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0artificial decking (or \u2018engineered decking\u2019 as we like to call it).\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Many of our customers are surprised how realistic our \u201cartificial decking\u201d looks, this has been a constant process of ongoing development and improvement. We have engineered our composite deck boards<\/a> to resemble traditional timber<\/a> with both a woodgrain and grooved finish<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> NeoTimber\u2019s\u00a0artificial wood decking has a longer\u00a0life than traditional timber decking<\/a>. This is\u00a0because of the way it is engineered;\u00a0combining\u00a0recycled plastic and\u00a0reclaimed\u00a0wood fibres<\/a>,\u00a0we have\u00a0engineered a way to\u00a0make\u00a0wood\u00a0more impervious to moisture.<\/p>\n<\/div> Artificial decking is easier to care for, in fact there is barely any maintenance at all<\/a>. So, you can say goodbye to those back-breaking hours of painting and staining which come with timber decking, because all you need for composite decking is a jet wash and household soap.<\/p>\n<\/div> With traditional timber decking<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>installation is usually performed with the use of decking screws<\/a> which are<\/span>\u00a0screwed\u00a0<\/span>into the boards securing them to the subframe<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>T<\/span>his can cause your boards to warp and provides no ventilation between boards and joists. However, composite decking<\/a> is installed<\/a> using an easy fixing system<\/a> enabling much-needed<\/span> ventilation and movement when the boards contract and expand.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Timber decking tends to only come in one colour and therefore needs to be painted if a different colour is desired. However, artificial timber decking comes in a multitude of colour tones<\/a> providing you with a range to suit your garden space.<\/p>\n<\/div> Unfortunately, once exposed to the elements, timber decking tends to splinter or crack making it a safety hazard. However synthetic decking doesn\u2019t crack or splinter providing you with a smooth surface that is safe all year round.<\/p>\n<\/div> Our artificial deck boards are made up of a combination of recycled plastic and timber fibres<\/a> moulded together. Artificial decking is a realistic alternative to both plastic and timber decking, which won\u2019t rot or warp, providing a safe surface for entertaining and relaxing on.<\/p>\n<\/div> Slippery when wet, timber can become a slip hazard due to algae buildup. Artificial decking offers much better slip resistance<\/a> especially, around a pool or hot tub. We advise using the grooved side up<\/a> when laying for even better resistance.<\/p>\n<\/div> We have engineered our artificial deck boards to have little impact on the environment by using ‘eco-friendly<\/a>‘ recycled plastic and wood fibres which would have otherwise ended up in landfill. Composite decking<\/a> is actually a kinder alternative to timber as purpose-planted Sitka Pine forests create unnatural habitats and harbor very little life.<\/p>\n<\/div> Get into the groove. Traditionally you lay timber decking grooved side up only providing you with one surface grain. However, if you opt for composite deck boards<\/a> you have a reverse side<\/a>. Our boards have both a traditional grooved side<\/a> as well as our popular woodgrain surface pattern<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div> Please request free samples<\/a> of our \u2018engineered decking\u2019 to see which composite decking colour<\/a> and composite decking range<\/a> will fit best within your outdoor living area. For more information on composite decking, when compared with timber, please have a read of our ‘composite vs wood’ comparison<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>#1 – Artificial Decking Is Anything But \u2018Artificial\u2019 Looking<\/h2><\/span>
<\/span><\/div>#2 – Artificial Decking Is Specifically Engineered To Live Longer Than Timber<\/h2><\/span>
<\/span><\/div>#3 – Artificial Decking Requires Less Maintenance Than Timber Alternatives<\/h2><\/span>
<\/span><\/div>#4 – Composite Decking Isn\u2019t Installed Like Normal Timber Decking<\/h2><\/span>
<\/span><\/div>#5 – Artificial Decking Comes In A Range Of Premium Colours<\/h2><\/span>
<\/span><\/div>#6 – Artificial Decking Does Not Splinter Or Crack Like Timber<\/h2><\/span>
<\/span><\/div>#7 – Artificial Decking Is Made Up Of Timber & Recycled Plastic<\/h2><\/span>
<\/span><\/div>#8 – Artificial Decking Offers Better Slip Resistance<\/h2><\/span>
<\/span><\/div>#9 – Artificial Timber Decking Is Kind To The Environment<\/h2><\/span>
<\/span><\/div>#10 – Artificial Decking Is Reversible<\/h2><\/span>
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