Different Options for Decking Material

Over the years, timber has been a popular choice for decking boards. Right now though, there are a lot of available choices for you depending on the kind of deck boards you need.

Decking boards are popular building materials used in many applications. It can be used as:

• Part of garden landscapes
• An extension of house floor area
• Materials for building and/or construction

Depending on the type of application you need it for, you may choose from a variety of different decking board materials like:

Pressure treated deck boards – with its hard exterior and high resistance to moisture, pressure treated deck boards are still the number one choice as a decking material. Readily available, this type of deck boards is easy to cut, resistant to rot and insects and lasts up to 30 years if properly maintained. The fact that pressure treated boards is very affordable as well as sturdy makes them a popular choice material for decking.

Redwood and cedar deck boards – popular for their natural beauty, rich colours, and durability, Redwood and Cedar are two deck materials that are naturally resistant to insects, rot, and decay due to the chemical tannins. Both Redwood and Cedar may last up to 20-30 years.

Wood and plastic composite deck boards – this type of decking material have the look, feel, and style of real wood. Their main advantage is that they don’t splinter, shrink or rot. Usually made from wood fibres and recycled plastic, composite deck boards are extremely resistant to harsh weather conditions as well as stains making them low-maintenance.

Vinyl deck boards – need little or no maintenance at all. They’re a popular choice for decking materials since they virtually last for a lifetime, need no staining or sealing, and is designed to be slip-resistant.

Rubber composite deck boards – are usually mixtures of polyethylene resins and recycled tires to create hard decking materials able to withstand extreme temperatures. This type of board is not very popular making them hard to find. Rubber composite deck boards only require periodic cleaning and may last up to 25 years.

Metal deck boards – typically made of aluminium, metal deck boards are popular in construction as building materials. Extremely resistant to mold, slipping, high temperatures, and even fire, metal deck boards practically lasts a lifetime.

At UK Timber, we provide a wide variety of decking board materials to suit your every need for building construction or garden landscaping.

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