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At Bristol Decking Solutions we utilise a broad selection of materials for our clients. While timber (or wood) has typically been favoured, composite options are growing in demand. This page will summarise the benefits of composite materials, the leading brands and close by addressing popular questions we hear on a weekly basis.
Trex pride themselves on being the world’s #1 decking brand. The company host a vast catalogue of materials and fittings. These include the Transcend brand with features including railing, lighting, pergolas and elevations. Available in 26 countries around the globe, today Trex boast an army of raving deck fitters and $400,000,000 in annual sales.
So called for it’s ability to emulate the look and feel of timber decking. While Timbertech do utilise wood in their designs, this wood is claimed in a sustainable manner and sealed with polymer resins. The effect is produce deck boards that endure for a generation. This product promise is supported by a 25 year warranty.
Millboard offer a distinct range of residential and commercial materials. The company, who pride themselves on being 1 of the UK’s leading providers for materials, are based in Warwickshire and employ up to 100 staff. Millboard rigorously test their products to ensure they’re weather tolerant, resistant to fading and environmentally sustainable.
Can you briefly outline the pros and cons of timber v. composite materials?
This question can be divided into aesthetics, maintenance and durability. Many clients prefer the classical timber feel and aesthetic. Although composite options are now very similar in this regard.
While hardwood and softwood options are distinctive, timber tends to swell and under wet weather conditions and can require more maintenance. Multiple surveys of real estate pros have found timber is slightly favourable as a home investment. However, many deck fitters would argue this benefit is short-term.
Are composite decks durable?
Every company and brand differs. As deck fitters, we strive to use the best materials for our clients. As such many of the brands we use are hard wearing and under warranty.
We hope this brief review helped you. Please review our blog for more detailed posts on popular materials. Finally, please reach out to our team if you’d like an in person review of the options.